G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
BOA and Primaloft Parent Compass Diversified Appoints New CFO
Effective August 31, 2024, Stephen Keller will assume the role of chief financial officer at Compass Diversified (CODI), succeeding Ryan Faulkingham. Faulkingham, who has served as the company’s CFO since July 2013
ORR Appoints Program and Administrative Director
Cassie Elrod joined ORR from Outside Interactive, Inc., where she was commercial counsel and played a “pivotal role in project management and legal support” for its inaugural Outside Festival in June 2024.
Deuter Taps Michael Duffy as NSM; Makes Other Key Management Moves
In addition to Duffy’s hire, Scott Park has transitioned from sales leadership to a new role as product line manager, and Amy Parulis was promoted to marketing and communications manager.
Langdon Tactical Appoints Aimee Langdon as New President
With almost 20 years of experience in sales, communications and business development within the shooting and robotics space, Aimee Langdon has reportedly brought a unique vision to the LTT brand.
Target Corp. Ups Full Year EPS Guide After Retailer Returns to Growth in Q2
Based on strong profit performance in the front half of the year, the company said it now expects full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $9.00 to $9.70 per share, up from the prior range of $8.60 to $9.60 per share.
Brunswick Corp. Makes Key Leadership Changes as Navico Group President Departs
Aine Denari, Brenna Preisser, and Will Sangster will reportedly assume their new roles as presidents of their respective divisions immediately. Brett Dibkey, who preceded Denari as president, Navico Group will leave the company at the end of the August after assisting with the transition.
EXEC: GoPro Inc. Cutting 15 Percent of Workforce in Cost-Cutting Effort
The Restructuring Plan would reduce its full-time employees by 15 percent from 925 full-time workers at the end of Q2. Cuts would begin in Q3 2024 and be “substantially completed” by the end of 2024. The layoffs would affect 139 positions.
Iron Valley Supply Promotes Jacob Ring to Director of Product Management
Previously, as a key member of the company’s purchasing department, Ring managed over 5,000 products across 50 product lines, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and strategic insight.
Leupold & Stevens Bolsters Regional Sales Team
The company promoted Kevin Graves to Eastern Region sales manager, Cody Braden to Central Region sales manager and Josh Andrews to Western Region sales manager, reporting to Leupold’s National Sales Manager, Jay Montrose.
EXEC: Lazydays Holdings Gets Creative to Weather the RV Downturn
Despite the creative work of managing inventory, generating sales, and cutting expenses, the company continued to see revenues fall 22.6 percent in Q2, with the bottom line falling into the red as RV traffic stalled this year.
EXEC: Colt CZ Group Expands Production Capacity in Hungary
The Colt CZ Group reportedly holds a majority share and fully controls all production activities at the site.
Outtech Adds Antler King to Outdoor Brand Portfolio
The Ohio-based company produces nutritional products for whitetail deer, including food plot blends, cover screen options, feed blocks, attractants, and supplemental feed to promote healthy development and growth.
Taylor’s & Company Adds New Representation for Central and Eastern U.S.
Taylor’s & Company has chosen Ken Jefferies & Associates as its sales agency of record for the central and eastern regions of the United States. The agency has represented brands in the shooting sports industry since 2008.
