Surf Hardware International Relocates Global Headquarters
Surf Hardware International relocated its global headquarters to Australia’s Coffs Harbour and is trading under the name of Gowings Pacific Trader.
Arcus Hunting Hires VP Sales, Director of Sales and Category Manager
Arcus Hunting, LLC hired Cory Utley as vice president of sales, leading sales and customer service. Ryan Ripp was hired as director of sales, managing key regions and accounts. Bill Wilson was hired to lead the product team as category manager.
AirForce Airguns Secures New Rep Group for Central U.S. States
AirForce Airguns tapped Tim Bailey and Associates for new sales representation in the central U.S., including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Survey Finds 92 Percent of Consumers Cut Spending This Year; Apparel Tops Cuts
A recent CNBC-Morning Consult survey found that 92 percent of U.S. adults reduced their spending over the past six months, and the majority expect to remain frugal through the 2023 holiday shopping season.
EXEC: Academy Sports CEO Talks Expansion Strategy Focused on Profitability
Speaking at Wells Fargo’s Sixth Annual Consumer Conference, Academy Sports and Outdoors officials discussed the retail chain’s competitive advantages and how it reworked its expansion strategy while rolling out an aggressive strategy.
Fieldsheer Appoints Midwest RSM for Mobile Warming Brand
Travis Mayne is responsible for handling territory account management, developing go-to-market strategies and increasing sales in commercial and consumer markets.
Blue Compass RV Kicks Off Rebranding Effort in Tampa, Northeast U.S.
Blue Compass RV celebrated its rebrand with a series of store transitions throughout 2023, kicking off with the rebrand of Blue Compass RV Tampa, previously RV One Superstores Tampa.
Bass Pro Shops Sets New Location in Tucson, AZ
The new retail store will be located off I-10 as an anchor of Marketplace at the Bridges.
Decked Adds Active Lifestyle Industry Vet to Lead Sales Effort
Wanda Rozwadowska brings 13 years of sales and marketing experience in the outdoor, sports and active lifestyle industries to drive the brand’s next phase of growth and product launches.
Smith & Wesson Sets Stock Repurchase Program
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company’s common stock through September 19, 2024.
Colt CZ Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 10 Percent
Colt CZ Group reported sales climbed 10.1 percent in the second quarter but were still off 2.7 percent in the half. Operating earnings on an adjusted basis fell 18.4 percent in the half. The Czech Republic firearms giant lifted its guidance for the year.
Clarus Receives Buyer Proposal; President of Ammo Business Resigns
The Board formed a special committee of the Board comprised of independent directors to review and evaluate the Buyer’s Proposal and any alternative proposals that could be available to the company, including the possibility of rejecting the Buyer’s Proposal and/or any alternative proposals.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints New Board Member
Steven Sansom is a corporate executive with over 30 years of experience in high-growth businesses. He has served as founder and chairman of Steel Grove Capital Advisors and Steel Grove Family Office in Memphis, TN since September 2001.
RV Women’s Alliance Names New Managing Director
Patricia Carrera to serve as the organization’s new managing director and will transition fully into the position over the coming weeks with the assistance of the current managing director, Jessica Rider.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Store in Kyle, TX
The new location marks the fifth store Academy has opened in 2023 as Academy looks to achieve its goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
