Scholastic Sports Sales Owner Jeff Miller Passes Away
Miller owned Scholastic Sports Sales, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2024 and is in its third generation of family ownership. He was a member of the NSGA Board for two terms from 2015 to 2021. He unexpectedly passed away on December 19 at age 69.
U.S. Congress Re-Authorizes the Economic Development Administration
The EDA, a federal agency focused on promoting economic growth and job creation in communities across the country, plays a crucial role in supporting the outdoor recreation economy.
U.S. Senate Passes EXPLORE Act Modernizing Outdoor Recreation Policy
A first-of-its-kind bipartisan package that improves outdoor recreation on America’s public lands and waters. The EXPLORE Act passed the U.S. House earlier this year. It will now go to the President’s desk for signature.
Powder Valley Outdoors Taps Willie Vernon as New VP Marketing
With a career spanning the firearms and outdoor industries, Vernon’s experience includes having worked for SilencerCo, Vista Outdoor, Bote, and Christensen Arms.
AGM Global Vision Promotes Scott Cook to Director of Sales
The company said Cook joined AGM Global Vision as a sales account manager and quickly distinguished himself through his commitment to increasing efficiency, nurturing dealer relationships and in-depth understanding of the industry.
Winnebago Industries Posts Fiscal Q1 Net Loss on Lower Unit Volume and ASPs
The company said the RV and marine operating environment remained challenging in the first quarter, marked by subdued consumer demand and a cautious dealer network reluctant to make significant commitments on new orders ahead of the historically slow winter season.
Shoes For Crews Taps Board Director to Serve as CEO
Chris Quinn will assume the CEO role beginning January 1, 2025. He has served as a director of Shoes For Crews since August 2024.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Renews Five-Year Credit Facility with BofA
The company has entered into an agreement to amend and extend its credit facility with Bank of America, N. A., as administrative agent and lender.
ICSC Makes Final Argument for Brick & Mortar Holiday Shopping in New Survey Report
The membership trade organization serving the commercial real estate and retail industries reported physical stores remain an important part of holiday shopping, as 84 percent of surveyed respondents intend to shop in-store or visit a store to pick up an online order.
Study: Shoplifting Increased 93 Percent Since 2019; Violence Jumped 84 Percent Since 2022
According to the study, retailers surveyed experienced an average of 177 shoplifting incidents per day in 2023; however, that number can reach over 1,000 depending on the retail sector.
Report: U.S. November Online Sales Up 9.8 Percent; SG Segment Down 1.4 Percent
November’s Core Retail Sales – as defined by NRF — based on the Census data but excluding automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants — were up 0.4 percent seasonally-adjusted m/m and up 3.8 percent unadjusted y/y.
EXEC: Rapala VMC Names Cyrille Viellard Next President and CEO
Current President and CEO Lars Ollberg will retire on March 6, 2025. He has worked for the company for over 45 years. Incoming President and CEO Cyrille Viellard, who has worked at Rapala VMC since 2014, will assume the CEO role on March 7, 2025.
The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort Expands and Renovates Sporting Shoppe
The company said the 30,000 expansion and renovation is expected to enhance the shopping experience featuring a wider selection of outdoor gear, lifestyle apparel and authentic specialty goods.
EXEC: Radek Musil Ascends to CEO Role at Colt CZ Group
The Group will separate the company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board of Director roles effective January 1. Jan Drahota will continue as chairman of Colt CZ, and Radek Musil, the CEO of Sellier & Bellot, will become the new CEO of Colt CZ.
Z-Man Appoints Product Manager and Marketing Specialist
The company has hired Richard Dunham, a lifelong bass fisherman and industry veteran, in the newly created role of product manager role, and Marketing Specialist Abbie Skeen, who brings her skills in image and visual branding as well as graphic design.
