Report: RV Shipments Rise 6.6 Percent in 2024; Towables Grow 16 Percent
Towables, particularly Conventional Travel Trailers, continued to post a strong performance, with an 11.4 percent increase in December shipments compared to the previous year and an 11.8 percent increase for the full year.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Adding Ohio Ambient Distribution Center
The new 500,000-square-foot facility, expected to open in early 2027, will join eight BJ’s clubs in the state.
Circana Sees Consumers Shift Back to Value and Need in January
During the combined weeks ending January 11 and January 18, discretionary spending was down flat compared to the prior year, the company reported, with major environmental events impacting the country.
EXEC: Megabass is Latest Outdoor Brand to Partner with L Catterton
The deal positions the Japan-headquartered fishing gear manufacturer for further expansion by leveraging L Catterton’s operating capabilities and industry network on the back of rising demand for its products.
Firearm Industry Inducts Three Industry Leaders into 2025 Hall of Fame
The NSSF, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, has inducted Robert Delfay, Richard Hammett and Arthur Wheaton into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 SHOT Show.
Recall: GiantMouse Pocket Folding Knives
The company sold roughly 600 recalled GM12 and GMP12 button-lock folding pocket knives with titanium or bronze milled scales. The folding knives’ locking mechanism could fail, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Bass Pro Shops To Open Outdoor Superstore in Mississippi
The new 75,000-square-foot outdoor superstore is scheduled to open in 2027 along the I-10 corridor in Biloxi, MS. This will be the first Outdoor Superstore for Bass Pro Shops in southern Mississippi.
NMMA Names New CFO as Craig Boskey Eyes February Retirement
Chase Warden assumes the role on February 10 as longtime NMMA CFO Craig Boskey retires at the end of the month following 20 years with the Association.
Smith & Wesson Launches Official E-Commerce Store
The online store is available on the Smith & Wesson website and features advanced search capabilities, allowing customers to filter products by category, price range and availability.
SportPet Designs Acquires Mammoth Pet Products Assets
SportPet Designs is owned by Topspin Consumer Partners, a private equity firm based in Mamaroneck, NY. It invests in established, profitable and fast-growing middle-market consumer businesses.
EXEC: Winchester Ammo to Acquire Ammo Inc.’s Small Caliber Manufacturing
Olin Corporation, the parent of Winchester Ammunition, has entered into a definitive agreement with Ammo, Inc. to acquire the company’s small caliber ammunition manufacturing assets for a purchase price of $75 million.
Far Bank Promotes Hamilton to CEO; Klein Remains on Board
The manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products and services based in Bainbridge Island, WA has promoted Ryan Hamilton to CEO as it continues to strength its senior leadership team.
Sue Cupero to Retire from Smith & Wesson Brands in May
The company announced the pending retirement of the company’s VP of Sales after more than four decades with the company and the firearms industry. She will retire in May 2025.
Regal Products Announces the Retirement of Pat Farchione
A senior executive and trailblazer in the firearm safety industry, Farchione has been integral to the Regal Product brand over his distinguished career, leaving a “lasting legacy of innovation, leadership and dedication.”
Sticky Holsters Expands Representation with SLA Outdoors
The U.S. manufacturer of concealment holsters and outdoor products, announced a new partnership with SLA Outdoors to provide sales representation across the Midwest and MINK states (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas).
