JB Hodgdon Retires; Granddaughter Assumes Co-Founder’s Role on Hodgdon Powder Board
Co-Founder JB Hodgdon is fully retired. He assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus on the Hodgdon Powder Company Board effective January 1, 2025.
C&H Precision Founder Takes Controlling Interest in RuckPack
Buck Holly, CEO and founder of C&H Precision, has acquired a controlling interest in RuckPack, a healthy energy drinks and supplements company. Rob Dyer, founder of RuckPack, will remain with the company as managing partner.
Modern America Campgrounds Acquires King Phillip’s Campground in Lake George, NY
With the acquisition of King Phillip’s, Modern America Campgrounds will expand its portfolio to 33 parks by the beginning of next season, with a reported three additional acquisitions in the pipeline.
Magnum Boots Inks U.S. Distribution Deal with K Brands
The company has appointed U.S. Army and industry veteran Glen Reich as executive director of K Brands, the newly formed brand management and distribution arm of Kroll Corporation, Inc.
Fiocchi Ammunition Adds Murski-Breeding Sales as Newest Rep Group
Murski-Breeding Sales (MBS) is the newest rep group for Fiocchi and Baschieri & Pellagri products, with decades of experience, strong retail relationships and a proven track record of driving sales growth.
Traditions Performance Firearms Taps Indie Sales Agency for Western U.S.
Morton and Associates, led by agency principal Josh Hughes, will represent Traditions in the western states to key retailers, distributors, and buyers while also working to expand Traditions business in this part of the country.
Target Maintains 2024 EPS Guide, Posts 2 Percent Holiday Comp, Shifts Leadership Team
Holiday sales were reportedly driven by a nearly 3 percent increase in traffic, representing gains across both stores and digital channels. During November and December combined, digital sales grew nearly 9 percent over the 2023 period.
Parent of 5.11, BOA, Primaloft, and Velocity Outdoor Amends Management Agreement
Compass Diversified Holdings has entered into a Seventh Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement with Compass Group Management LLC, the company’s manager.
Revo Goes Direct to Optometrists with New Sales Structure
Through a partnership with Launchpad Vision, a commercialization services company closely associated with ClearVision Optical, gives Revo direct access to work with optometrists and their patients worldwide.
Filson Parent Appoints Tim Bantle as Brand President
The VF, Eddie Bauer, Black Diamond, TNF and Patagonia veteran will lead the next phase of growth and global expansion for the 128-year-old heritage brand.
Revelyst and RCBS Announce Weaver Mounts License
As part of this agreement, RCBS will continue to manufacture all Weaver rings, bases and mounts in its Oroville, CA, headquarters. RCBS has manufacturered reloading ammunition tools since its founding in 1943. Since 1930, Weaver Mounting Systems has manufactured optics mounting systems
Big 5 Sporting Goods Narrows Q4 EPS Guide After Comps Fall 6.1 Percent
The company now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 94 cents to 97 cents for Q4, which compares to previous guidance for a loss per basic share in the range of 80 cents to $1.05.
Cotton Inc. Promotes William Kimbrell to President and CEO
The 22-year veteran of Cotton Inc. was executive vice president and chief operating officer before his promotion to CEO and president in November.
CNBC/NRF: Retail Monitor December Retail Sales Jump; Sporting Goods Rebounds
Core Retail Sales, excluding restaurants, auto dealers and gas stations, rose 2.2 percent m/m in December and up 8.4 percent y/y. That compared with a decrease of 0.19 percent m/m and an increase of 1.4 percent y/y in November.
MeatEater, Inc. Appoints Kevin Eskridge as Chief Commercial Officer
Kevin Eskridge joins MeatEater from Brunt workwear and after an 11-year tenure at Under Armour. Scott Trepanier, who reports to Eskridge, also joined MeatEater after a 14-year career at Columbia Sportswear, most recently as VP marketing.
