SC Products Group Merges with Desert Tactical
Based on the SC-14 Gun Cleaner’s launch and first-year growth in 2024, the SC Products Group and Desert Tactical leadership teams made the strategic decision to consolidate operations under the SC Products Group, LLC
EXEC: Columbia Sportswear Shares Fall on Q4 EPS Miss and Tepid Q1 Forecast
Net sales increased 3 percent to $1.10 billion in the fourth quarter. First quarter net sales are expected to range between $749 million and $764 million, representing a decline of 3 percent to 1 percent from $770 million for the comparable Q1 period in 2024.
Archive Raises $30M Series B Funding to Expand Resale Intelligence Software
Archive said it has launched new partnerships with New Balance, Fjällräven and Dr. Martens, among others, in addition to expanding existing resale programs with The North Face, DVF, Faherty, and M.M.LaFleur.
AirBoss Defense Group Awarded 3-Year Boot Contract Valued at up to $82.3 Million
The manufacturer of survivability solutions has announced that the U.S. government selected the ADG Molded AirBoss Lightweight Overboot (MALO) for its CBRN overboot program contract, worth up to an aggregate amount of $82.3 million.
Crow Shooting Supply Rebrands to Crow Wholesale
Crow Wholesale is a full-line supplier of over 140 of the world’s premier shooting industry manufacturers. Alongside this rebrand, the 40-year-old company has launched a new website designed to provide a “seamless and efficient shopping experience tailored to the needs of its partners.”
Orion Wholesale Inks Partnership to Distribute Colt and CZ Brands
Colt CZ Group SE and its subsidiaries are among the leading manufacturers of firearms and ammunition for military and law enforcement, personal defense, hunting, sport shooting, and other commercial uses worldwide.
Camping World Closes on Purchase of Three Hitch RV Locations
The deal includes three locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Upon the completion of certain facility renovations, the Company intends to open these locations throughout the first quarter.
Johnson Outdoors Swings to Fiscal Q1 Loss as Sales Fall 22 Percent
All segments declined in double digits, with Fishing posting the biggest decline. Net loss was $15.3 million, or a loss of $1.49 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.0 million, or 38 cents per diluted share in the prior-year first quarter.
Berghaus Adapts Program Removes Barriers to Outdoors for Disabled
Through Berghaus Adapts, consumers can request changes to the brand’s clothing and equipment to meet their specific physical needs. The company’s product team, based in North East England, will work directly with them to develop products for use in the outdoors that have otherwise made accessibility unattainable.
Global Defense to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Coral Springs
The U.S.-based importer, exporter and wholesale distributor specializing in firearms, parts, components, accessories, ammunition, and specialized equipment for commercial, military and law enforcement, will move its corporate headquarters to Coral Springs, FL, effective February 2, 2025.
EXEC: Boot Barn Raises Fiscal 2025 Guide After Strong Holiday Season
Consolidated same-store sales increased 8.6 percent, with retail store same-store sales increasing 8.2 percent and e-commerce same-store sales increasing 11.1 percent.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Promotes MD Kabir
Kabir was promoted to division manager, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Support. In his new role, he leads support for North American Monozukuri (NAM) activities, Monozukuri-Lean Transformation and Continuous Improvement with a focus on profitability for Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
Winchester Ammo Sales Grow 10 Percent Despite Lower Commercial Sales
Winchester Ammunition’s increase in sales was said to be primarily due to higher military sales and military project revenue, partially offset by lower commercial ammunition sales.
Chaparral and Robalo Parent’s Q4 Boat Sales Fall Sharply Again; Margins Improve
Marine Products Corporation reported that 2024 fourth-quarter net sales fell 33 percent from the prior-year corresponding quarter. The decline comes on top of a 35 percent decrease in the 2023 fourth quarter.
Tractor Supply Inks Licensing Deal with Field & Stream
Tractor Supply will launch the first Field & Stream collection in June. Over time, Field & Stream products will include gun safes, hunting blinds, deer feeders, game cameras, and more.
