Kuiu Continues Retail Store Expansion in Texas
The manufacturer of hunting gear, opened its latest retail store in San Antonia, TX, following the launch of its Dallas retail location, deepening its presence in the Lone Star State.
NSSF Hires Lisa Davis as VP of Human Resources
Davis brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience across multiple industries, including firearms, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, and global IT consulting. She succeeds Deb Kenney, who recently retired after 29 years with the association.
FN America Names VP, Commercial Products
The manufacturer of firearms under the FN brand promoted Dan Hines to vice president of commercial products, effective June 2. He joined the company in 2023 as director of marketing.
Katadyn Group Appoints CEO
Karl Baumann has been appointed CEO of the outdoor hydration, nutrition and cooking systems specialist, effective April 1, 2025. Baumann most recently served as CEO of Ferrum Process Systems Group.
Big 5 Sporting Goods to Go Private via Acquisition by Specialty Golf Retailer and PE Firm
The retailer has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $112.7 million in enterprise value, including the assumption of roughly $71.4 million in credit line borrowings as of June 29, 2025.
RV Industry Association Sees Age Demographics Trend Lower in New “Intenders” Report
According to the RV Demographic Profile of Intenders, 73 percent of near-term RV intenders are under age 55, and 34 percent live in urban areas. The segment is also becoming more multicultural, with 32 percent identifying as African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, or LGBTQ+.
EXEC: Sport Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster Talks Year ‘Round Mountain Opportunities in Ski, Hunt & Fish
Kris Kuster, Sport Obermeyer’s new CEO, spoke with SGB Executive about the opportunities he sees for the company in targeting female hunters and anglers, as well as plans to introduce fashion-forward capsules, including those connected to Obermeyer’s hometown of Aspen, the revamp of its online presence, and the impact of tariffs. Kuster also spoke about the impossibility of replacing Klaus Obermeyer.
American Outdoor Brands’ Q4 Sales Jump 34 Percent
Sales for the maker of outdoor accessories, including under the Bubba, Caldwell, Grilla, and Hooyman names, climbed 33.8 percent in the fourth quarter and 10.6 percent in the fiscal year ended April 30. The company’s sales got a boost from the success of new products, including the ClayCopter and the Bubba SFS Lite, as well as the transition of DTC brands Grilla and MEAT! into retail, double-digit international growth, and its strategic mix shift toward the Outdoor Lifestyle category.
Recall: Coleman Converta Camping Cots and Camping Suspension Stretchers
According to a statement from the CPSC, Coleman has received seven reports of the seatback adjustment mechanism pinching consumers’ fingers, including two reports of fractured fingers.
Nosler Partners with Phelps Game Calls
Founded by lifelong hunter Jason Phelps, the company is known for making performance calls for elk, deer, turkey, and predators, designed with a focus on tone, durability and realism.
GCOOS Develops New Open-Source Tool for Accessing Ocean Data
A new open-source tool released by GCOOS connects AI assistants to scientific data servers, allowing oceanographers, climate researchers, marine scientists, and the public to access vast databases of ocean information.
Silencer Central Hires Kelly Streiff as Chief Revenue Officer
Most recently, Streiff served for over eight years as VP of Sales and Marketing at Proof Research and was national accounts sales manager at Leupold & Stevens for nearly five years after getting her industry start at Cabela’s.
Winnebago’s Q1 Revenues Slump 18 Percent
The maker of motorhomes and towables reported a loss in the first quarter due to an 18.0 percent decline in sales, as the company was unable to offset revenue and margin declines in its RV segments by gains in its Marine segment, led by the Barletta and Chris-Craft brands.
Wilson Combat Adds Performance Engineering Company Via Lehigh Defense Acquisition
The Wilson Family Companies, LLC, led by Founder and CEO Bill Wilson, also owns Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Scattergun Technologies, Wilson Custom Ammunition, and Wilson Combat.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Worsens in June
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in June, underscoring anxiety about the potential impacts on the economy and job market from higher U.S. import duties. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence decreased 5.4 points to 93.
