Redarc Electronics Makes Four Key Sales & Marketing Hires
Hires include, Greg Gorski as global marketing director, Gary Langbo as the general manager of sales, North America, Savannah Goodwin as North American strategic marketing manager, and Doug Larsen as global website and e-commerce manager.
L.L.Bean Adds Academy Sports + Outdoors as Wholesale Key Account
Academy Sports will carry a wide assortment of L.L.Bean’s products, including polos, backpacks, men’s and women’s apparel, and the iconic Bean Boots.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Sees Worsening Boat Trends in Fiscal Q4
The company said the 15.5 percent sales decrease in Q4 reflects decreased sales volumes, less favorable model mix, and increased dealer incentives, partially offset by higher prices.
EXEC: Mainland Headwear H1 Revenues, Profits Fall Double-Digits
The manufacturer and seller of headwear and accessories products said in its H1 report that manufacturers and traders faced the “challenges of built-up inventories waiting to be consumed, weakened new demand and stagnant production and sales.”
Springfield Armory Retains Orion Wholesale as Firearms Distributor
Springfield Armory added Orion Wholesale, based in Jeffersonville, IN, to its lineup of distributors to represent the company’s brand.
Buck Knives Makes Marketing Appointments
Buck Knives reported the promotions of Justin Baar to senior e-commerce and digital marketing manager and Katie Swanson to marketing communications manager.
EXEC: Active Lifestyle Well Represented on 2023 Inc. 5000 List
Golftec, Xero Shoes, SylvanSport, Stinger Sports, Bases Loaded and GiantMouse are brands in the wide range of companies in the active lifestyle space to land in Inc’s 5000 for 2023 annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America—a snapshot of companies’ performance from 2019 to 2022.
Malibu Boats Swings to Fiscal Q4 Loss Despite Saltwater Fishing Sales Gain
The increase in net sales for the quarter was reportedly driven primarily by increased unit volumes in the Saltwater Fishing segment and a favorable model mix across all segments.
Report Forecasts Flattish Online Growth in U.S. for Holiday 2023
Salesforce’s 2023 Holiday Forecast calls for 4 percent global and 1 percent U.S. year-over-year online sales growth across November and December, reaching $1.19 trillion and $273 billion, respectively.
Mercury Marine, Labor Union Ink New Five-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
The new contract, which will remain in place through September 30, 2028, was voted in favor by the members of the IAMAW Lodge 1947 and will be signed by Mercury Marine and the IAMAW.
Bass Pro Shops Set to Open In Loveland, CO
Bass Pro Shops announced plans today to open a retail store in Loveland, CO. The opening of the 130,000-square-foot Outdoor World, expected to open in 2025, is the retailer’s sixth Bass Pro Shop in Colorado.
Pard Optics Expands Odle Sales Territory
Pard Optics has expanded the territory serviced by Odle Sales. With 35+ years of experience, Odle Sales will add TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, FL & PA to their existing territory.
Yamaha Motor Corp. Acquires Florida Saltwater Testing Facility
The company purchased Fort George Island Marina in Duval County, FL, intending to convert the facility into the Yamaha Offshore Endurance Center.
CBC Global Ammunition Advances Lead-Free Ammo Solutions with Acquisition
CBC Global Ammunition acquired SinterFire, which CBC said “is a pioneering name in lead-free bullet technology” and that the alliance “enhances its position as a global provider of ammunition solutions.”
Winchester Ammo Parent Acquires White Flyer Targets
The acquisition includes White Flyer’s five state of the art manufacturing facilities in Coal Township, PA; Dalton, GA; Webb City, MO; Knox, IN; and, San Bernardino, CA and includes White Flyer’s recently announced Eco Flyer target product line.
