Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Second Store In Tucson
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported it will open a second store in Tuscon and its tenth in Arizona. The 35,018-square-foot store at 5225 S. Calle Santa Cruz will host a grand opening on November 16.
AGM Global Vision Names President
AGM Global Vision, a manufacturer of electro-optics, night vision, and thermal imaging for hunting, appointed Mark Tarakanov as its new president. Tarakanov is one of the original founders of AGM Global and a seasoned industry veteran.
Gatorz Eyewear Hires New Head of Marketing
The performance eyewear manufacturer, appointed industry veteran Scott Sorensen as head of marketing, overseeing consumer and product marketing strategies, strengthening the brand’s positioning and executing growth initiatives.
Legacy Sports International Names Southeast Sales Director
Austin McCord is based out of the Ft Worth, TX area and is “strategically positioned to further the expansion of Legacy’s Howa, Pointer, Citadel, and Nikko Stirling brands.”
Taurus USA Names General Manager of Marketing
Caleb Giddings originally joined Taurus as marketing manager, after consulting on a project that would result in the award-winning Taurus 856 Executive Grade.
Hyosung Textiles Adds to Global Marketing Team
The company hired outdoor industry professional Laura Nilo as its U.S. marketing manager, West Coast, and marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as a senior consultant in Northern Europe for Hyosung Spandex.
Walmart Names VP, Walmart GoLocal
Walmart hired Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she was chief business officer.
Report: September Mall Traffic Was Tough but Promotions Drove Some Big Gains
Placer.ai reported that the year-over-year visit gap to indoor malls and open-air shopping centers widened, following the negative foot traffic trends in the wider retail sector. The company said outlet malls continued to lag behind the other formats in year-over-year visits.
Black Diamond Parent Retains Advisor to Assess Ammo Biz Acquisition Offers
The move comes in response to the previously disclosed non-binding indication of interest received from Warren B. Kanders, the company’s executive chairman, to acquire the company’s Precision Sport segment.
Vista’s Outdoor Products Spin-Off Will Debut as Revelyst, Inc.
The company will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GEAR” once the separation from the Sporting Products segment is complete.
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Welcomes New National Sales Rep
The company said Justin Payne has a history of working closely with dealers in a variety of outdoor sports markets and has a consistent track record of achieving revenue targets.
NSSF: U.S. Exports of Key Shooting Sports Categories Fell in May
Monthly U.S. export units for several sporting arms, ammunition, and optics categories fell sharply year-over-year in May 2023 while the Suppressors and Other Cartridges categories saw strong increases for the month.
Suunto Unveils Plans for U.S. Direct Distribution
Suunto has implemented a new system to directly distribute its products to U.S. retailers, one of the Finnish company’s key initiatives in expanding its business in North America.
EXEC: Hydro Flask and Osprey on Divergent Paths in Fiscal Q2
Osprey reportedly surpassed expectations for the third straight quarter with help from improving travel demand, but Hydro Flask continued to be pressured by a shift in consumer preference from insulated bottles to tumblers.
Kryptek Appoints COO
Kryptek Outdoor Group, the tactical and hunting apparel brand, welcomed Tim Piver as its new chief operations officer.
