Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Adds to Board of Directors
Emily Cope, the deputy director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, was appointed to the RBFF Board of Directors, enhancing her extensive experience in wildlife and biology.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints SVP of Marketing, E-commerce & Loyalty
Susan Sanderson is responsible for the company’s digital and traditional marketing, e-commerce, brand strategy, omni-channel experience, and loyalty programs.
Kimber Adds Bill Hicks & Co. to Sales Distribution Team
Kimber said it will continue to add to its successful sales team while augmenting counter sales incentive programs for all dealers interested in stocking Kimber products.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outpost in Tyler, TX in Early 2025
The retail site is expected to open in the first half of 2025. Upon completion of the Tyler store, Bass Pro Shops will have 18 stores in Texas and employ roughly 100 “outfitters”.
TAG Precision Appoints Industry Vet as Sales Manager
As sales manager, Ian Paul brings over 12 years of experience in sales, inside sales, customer service, and e-commerce to TAG Precision from his previous roles at Clay Shooters Supply and Davidson’s.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Biggest YoY Retail Sales Jump Since Fall 2023
Retail sales showed moderate growth in June and posted the biggest year-over-over year increase in nearly a year amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods.
SilencerCo Set to Acquire Zev Technologies
SilencerCo said it will be hyper-focused on furthering Zev’s brand and bringing additional resources for Zev-specific product launches and innovation.
Retailer Spotlight: Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters
Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters, owned by Ed Fuhrken, is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fly shops, guide service operations. Located in Port Angeles, WA, the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park, Waters West is a premier Grundéns retailer.
Fit For Any Adventure: Leatherman Signal
The Signal is a compact multi-tool with a built-in ferro rod, hammer and emergency whistle—features essential for surviving the unexpected in the outdoors.
Crecera Brands Appoints Chip Coe as CEO
The parent of the Sportsman’s Guide, The Golf Warehouse and Baseball Savings.com brands has appointed Chip Coe as CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Corey Bergstrom, who launched Crecera’s strategic transformation.
Legacy1846 Outdoor Group Appoints Industry Vet as CEO
Andrew Sibble has previously held key positions with notable portfolio brand companies, including Plano Synergy, Alliance Consumer Group, Xpedition Enterprises, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Locally Names First Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Sage joins the company as CMO to further fuel Locally’s expansion as it marks a 12-month growth trajectory to over $1.8 billion in retail referral sales.
Vista Outdoor Board Reaffirms Commitment to Sell Ammo Business to CSG
The company continues to urge stockholders to vote for the CSG Transaction at upcoming special meeting of Vista Outdoor Stockholders on July 23.
Vista Outdoor Divests Wood Pellet Business from Outdoor Products Group
Vista sold the assets of Fiber Energy Products, the company’s wood pellet manufacturer, to Lignetics, Inc., based in Broomfield, CO. Fiber Energy was a component of Vista’s Revelyst outdoor products segment.
EXEC: Hydro Flask Posts Fiscal Q1 Growth Internationally, but U.S. Falls Short of Plan
Helen of Troy’s CEO said Hydro Flask has embraced the shift in the category with new on-trend content that depicts young people in a range of activities extending beyond its traditional positioning. She also called out that Hydro Flask has broadened its presence in premium grocery customers and beyond.
