Report: Shot Show is Now the Third Largest Trade Show in Vegas
The show is now the eighth largest trade show in America, according to Trade Show Executive’s just-released Gold 100 rankings. The rankings were based on trade shows held throughout the U.S. in 2022 and measured by net square feet.
NSSF: September Adjusted NICS Background Checks Decline 8.2 Percent
The September decrease reflects a moderating trend in the decline rate, following declines of 13.0 percent in August, 17.0 percent in July and 19.6 percent in June. May was down only 0.1 percent.
Hydro Flask, Osprey Parent Sees Flattish Outdoor Segment Sales In Fiscal Q2
Helen of Troy reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey eased 0.2 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, to $240.0 million.
EXEC: JLL Holiday Survey Sees Experiences Weighing on Traditional Gift Spend
In the JLL 2023 Holiday Shopping Survey Report consumers are poised to increase spending on entertainment and experiences during the holiday season but at the expense of the amount they would have spent on gift giving. The survey found spending on physical goods to decline 13.8 percent.
PleasureLand RV Centers Owner Dan Pearson Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) issued a statement today, October 3, informing the industry and RVDA membership that Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, has passed away.
Gunpowder, Inc. Adds Three Hires in Strategic Move
The company noted that the hire of Josh Ward, Michelle Gandola and Alex Gaziano in the third quarter of 2023, reflected the Wisconsin-based agency’s “commitment to strengthening its public relations and digital marketing capabilities.”
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens Second VA Store
The 77,000-square-foot space in Fredericksburg, VA marks the sixth store Academy has opened in 2023 on its was to its goal of opening 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Zamberlan Names Rep Group In Midwest
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker, tapped The Hammond Group to represent the brand in the Midwest.
Lax Ammunition Opens Fourth Retail Store In California
Lax Ammunition, the Southern California ammunition retailer, opened its fourth retail location in San Marcos, CA, on October 2.
American Outdoor Brands Launches Stock Buyback Program
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved repurchasing up to $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Salt Life is Subject of Unsolicited Acquisition Offer
The company said there can be no assurances as to the timing, terms or structure of a potential transaction or that a transaction will consummate.
SGB Media Reports Most Read Articles, Key Metrics for September 2023
SGB Media reported its Top 20 most-read articles, and the coverage included many of the usual big brands and a few companies that have been silent of late. The Top 5 included articles about Sportsman’s Warehouse, West Marine, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amer Sports, and Asics Corp., with Academy, Champion and Nike seeing high readership.
Winchester Completes Acquisition of White Flyer Targets
Olin Corporation reported that it completed its previously announced acquisition of White Flyer Targets, a recreational trap, skeet, and sporting clay target maker based in Webb City, MO. White Flyer will be combined with the Winchester Ammunition business.
Leupold Names Director of Marketing
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. promoted Lucas Burt to director of marketing, effective immediately. Burt has worked for the manufacturer of sport optics since 2017 as brand creative director.
Salomon Hires President of Salomon Americas
Salomon hired Steve Doolan as president of Salomon Americas, effective October 23, leading the business from its regional headquarters in Ogden, UT.
