SGB Update

Confluence Outdoors Partners with Meyer Distributing

Home to the Pelican, Wilderness Systems, Perception, and Dagger brands, inked a partnership with Meyer Distributing to distribute the company’s kayak brands, including the potential for next day delivery.

Egym Acquires UK Corporate Fitness Player Hussle

With the integration of Hussle, the Egym Wellpass program reportedly includes unlimited access to a network of up to 1,500-plus gyms, pools, and spas via one discounted pass, covering 96 percent of UK regions in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

GAS Bowstrings Appoints General Manager

The company said Gellenthien will play a crucial role in assisting staff to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and contribute to product innovation.

ATA Names Director of Marketing and Communications

Alex Heiser joined the Archery Trade Association with 35 years of experience leading strategic marketing plans, guiding the success of non-profit member-driven organizations and managing remote staff.

GSM Outdoors Acquires Mid-America Rod Company

Located in Arkansas, Mid-America Rod Company has been manufacturing fishing rods in the U.S. since 1976. The company manufactures its signature series of Virtus Rods and produces OEM rods for other companies.

BKK Hooks International Names President of Sales

Michael Sullivan was appointed president of sales and will head a team responsible for expanding commercial sales operations in the Americas, reporting to BKK America’s general manager Magnus Gunnarsson.

Vail Resorts Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Goldstein will lead the company’s Epic Pass business, My Epic Gear membership business, data and analytics, digital experience and marketing for its portfolio of mountain destinations, rental, retail, and ski and ride school businesses.

Puma to Open Puma Studio in Los Angeles in Early 2025

Puma Studio, when complete, will be a creative space that brings the brand’s design and marketing teams closer to the most influential communities and celebrities to inspire products and campaigns for the strategically important U.S. market.