Shimano North America Appoints Marketing Manager For Fishing
Bringing more than 15 years of consumer package goods marketing experience, including stints with leading fishing brands, Grayce Weber has joined Shimano as senior marketing manager.
Sportfishing Industry Association Names New President
The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) board of directors announced that Glenn Hughes, ASA’s vice president for industry relations, has been hired to take on the role of president beginning April 1, 2018.
Nielsen-Kellerman Sold To Clearview Capital
Nielsen-Kellerman produces measurement instruments marketed under the Kestrel and NK brands.
Academy’s Arthur Gochman Leads 2018 NSGA Hall Of Fame Class
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) said the 2018 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame class includes the late Arthur Gochman of Academy Sports + Outdoors, Stan Jurga of All-Star Sporting Goods and Barbara Longstreth of Longstreth Sports.
NSSF And SAAMI Call For Bump Stock Review
In joint statement, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) called for a “prompt review and evaluation” of devices such as bump stocks following the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Hillsound Equipment Celebrates 10 Years
Hillsound Equipment, the producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts, is launching a campaign celebrating it 10th anniversary.
Peak Global Holdings Agrees To Acquire Maurice Sporting Goods
Maurice Sporting Goods, one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, announced that Peak Global Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Big Rock Sports, Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply and Bluefield Brands, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the company.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 2
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Vista Outdoor Names Christopher T. Metz As CEO
Metz was most recently the president and CEO of Arctic Cat from 2014 to 2017.
Big 5 Amends Credit Agreement
The amendment extended the maturity date of the credit agreement from December 19, 2018 to September 29, 2022.
Sportfishing Industry Association President and CEO To Retire
After decades of dedicated service both on Capitol Hill advocating for fisheries resource conservation and management and as the leader for the recreational fishing industry’s trade association, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President and CEO, Mike Nussman, has announced that he will retire as of March 31, 2018.
NRA Urges New Rules For Gun ‘Bump-Stocks’
The National Rifle Association on Thursday called for “additional regulations” on bump-stocks, a rapid fire device used by the Las Vegas massacre gunman.
Republicans Open To Banning Bump Stocks
In the wake of the deadly Las Vegas shooting, three House Republicans sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) urging the agency to reevaluate the legality of bump stocks or devices used to increase the discharge rate of a firearm.
MidwayUSA Promotes St. Clair to Merchandising Manager – Hunting
MidwayUSA promoted Joe St. Clair to the position of merchandising manager – hunting.
Yeti Sues Costco Over Patent Infringement
Yeti has sued Costco for allegedly selling knockoff copies of its 36-ounce Rambler cups.
