SGB Update

Global Ordnance Expands Distribution Network

Through this partnership, Sports South will offer a comprehensive selection of Global Ordnance products, including imported firearms, ammunition for various disciplines and firearm calibers and various shooting accessories including magazines.

KGM Suppressors Adds Midwest Representation

Through this partnership, Covey Sales & Marketing will represent KGM’s full line of suppressors and accessories in the Midwest region, guiding retailers, law enforcement agencies and shooting enthusiasts across the territory.

Barrett Firearms Plans Major Expansion in Tennessee

Barrett Firearms, part of the NIOA Group, headquartered in Murfreesboro, TN, announced plans to build a $76.4 million campus-style industrial campus which will double its workforce over the next five years and meet worldwide demand for its commercial and defense products.

Daniel Defense Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Baltzegar brings extensive experience in operations leadership and business transformation, having held executive roles at Aramark, WestRock, and other industry-leading companies.

The Buckle Appoints VP of Information Security

The company promoted Justin Ellison to VP of Information Security, effective February 28, 2025. Ellison has been employed by The Buckle since December 2005 and has recently served as the senior director of Information Security.

L.L.Bean is Heading to Florida!

The 17,000-square-foot store will be located at the University Town Center in Sarasota near UTC’s Target, Best Buy and Old Navy. The new Bean location was previously a Bed Bath & Beyond.

Thor Industries Rolls Heartland RV Under Jayco, Inc. Umbrella

The owner of the Airstream, CrossDoads, CruiserRV, Dutchman, Enter, Heartland RV, Highland Ridge RV, Jayco, Keystone, KZ, Starcraft, Thor, Tiffen and Venture RV brands, will make the organizational change over the coming months.

Trijicon Appoints Gary Sweet as VP of Sales and Marketing

Sweet will have oversight responsibilities for the commercial sales, marketing and customer experience organizations, the product management team, and the business development team, which serves domestic military branches, government agencies, international military/LE agencies, and international commercial sales.

KMD Brands Appoints Nike Vet Ashley Reade as Rip Curl CEO

Ashley Reade will join the Australian surf brand in the coming months from Nike, where he is currently the vice president and general manager of Nike Pacific, responsible for growing the region to an AU$1 billion business.