SGB Update

Winchester Ammunition Breaks Ground on New 6.8mm Ammunition Facility

The company said the 450,000-square-foot advanced ammunition production facility can manufacture all components of 6.8mm ammunition and finished rounds for the U.S. military, reinforcing the legacy of the LCAAP and its vital role in U.S. national defense.

Crunch Franchise to Open Crunch Facility in Windcrest, Texas

Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe and Crunch franchisee, plans to open Crunch San Antonio Windcrest in Windcrest, TX, this Fall. This will be Hartl’s fifth Crunch gym in the San Antonio area, with 11 more in the planning.

Wild Rye Adds to Management Team With Two New Hires

Megan Odom joins the company as national sales manager and Sara Gerritts as supply chain operations manager. The company reported that they “bring a wealth of experience and a passion for the outdoors that aligns perfectly with our brand’s values and mission.”

SC Products Group Merges with Desert Tactical

Based on the SC-14 Gun Cleaner’s launch and first-year growth in 2024, the SC Products Group and Desert Tactical leadership teams made the strategic decision to consolidate operations under the SC Products Group, LLC

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Names New CEO

JHMR has appointed Doug Pierini as CEO, effective June 1. He replaces Mary Kate Buckley who will retire as CEO on May 31, concluding a seven-year tenure leading the resort property.

Fleet Feet Concord Opens in North Carolina

Mark and Kristin Harris’ Concord, NC store, in the Christenbury Village, is the second for them, as they also own a Fleet Feet store in Huntersville, NC.

Superfeet Makes Four Key Strategic Leadership Hires

The manufacturer of performance insoles has promoted Annie Quammen to chief people officer and hired Dan Bailey as chief growth officer, Mike Donnelly as VP of Marketing, Jiewei Fridgen as VP of Operations, and Heather Allerdice-Gerow as head of Digital Product.

JCPenney Launches B2B Website for Commercial Bulk Orders

The department store retailer said its new business-to-business website offers current and potential bulk order customers exclusive access to JCPenney’s vast catalog of products across several divisions.