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.
Nanuk Gear Protection Appoints VP of Global Sales for Consumer Division
Terri Schiek has over 30 years of experience working in executive roles with companies such as SA Consumer Products, Igloo, and Pelican Products.
Otis Technology Announces Sales, Marketing & Operations Promotions
The manufacturer of gun cleaning systems and accessories has implemented key promotions and new hires to achieve its strategic long-term goals.
Revelyst Names President, Licensing and Entertainment
Simon Waters assumes the newly-created role for the company’s expansive outdoor portfolio, which includes Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, and Simms Fishing.
Boot Barn Sees 8.6 Percent Comp Sales Growth in Holiday Quarter
The company expects retail same-store sales growth of approximately 8.2 percent and e-commerce same-store sales growth of approximately 11.1 percent.
Winchester Safes Welcomes Industry Veteran as National Sales Rep
Eric Hawkins brings decades of sales and distribution experience, having worked for Don Coffey Company, the manufacturer’s rep agency for the outdoor industry since 1969.
AGB Global Vision Adds Key Account Manager to Team
Industry veteran Keith Weaver will focus on managing and strengthening key account relationships, optimizing product assortments and promotional strategies, and collaborating with the sales team to expand AGM’s dealer network.
Sierra Bullets, Barnes Bullets Partner with New Rep Agency
The company formed a new strategic partnership with H&G Outdoors, a family-owned sales rep agency in the outdoor sporting goods and shooting sports industries. Founded in 1978, H&G Outdoors has a well-established presence in the outdoor market.
Sightron Appoints Director of Sales
Long has spent over 27 years in the shooting sports industry. Before joining the company, Long was the national account manager with a Top 5 U.S. optics company for over 22 years.
Sig Sauer Recalls Romeo5 Red Dot Firearm
The products include a button cell battery that is not in child-resistant packaging, as Reese’s Law requires. In addition, the products do not bear the mandated warnings.
Winnebago Industries Appoints Oshkosh Executive to Board of Directors
Mike Pack is a corporate EVP at Oshkosh, where he serves as president of the company’s Vocational segment. Pack will serve on the Audit Committee and Technology & Innovation Committee of the Winnebago Board.
Primary Arms Optics Announces Senior Manager of International Sales
Headquarters in Houston, TX, the company announced the promotion of Alex Steier to senior manager of International Sales. In his new role he will support Primary Arms’ international distributors and customers network.
