Outdoor Retailer Confirms January Show Still On, Masks Mandatory
In an open letter entitled “Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on January 26,” Outdoor Retailer show organizers said they have no current plans to cancel the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 amid a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks tied to the Omicron variant. Enhanced safety measures, including mandatory masks, are being implemented, said show organizers.
NRF: Widespread Shutdowns Unlikely Amid Omicron Surge
In a statement, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said the COVID-19 Omicron variant brings uncertainty to the economy in 2022 and could contribute to inflation, but is unlikely to cause widespread shutdowns or slowdowns.
Big City Mountaineers Appoints Executive Director
Big City Mountaineers (BCM) welcomed David Taus as executive director of the organization.
BSN Sports Acquires Team Sports Ink
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired Team Sports Ink, LLC located in Carson City, NV.
RISE Armament Hires Senior Design Engineer
RISE Armament, a manufacturer and supplier of triggers, components and firearms, appointed Jacob Turnblom as a senior design engineer responsible for the creation of new products.
Silencer Shop Appoints Dealer Sales Manager
Silencer Shop announced the promotion of Justin Craven to lead its Dealer Sales division.
Alliance Consumer Group Acquires Halo
Alliance Consumer Group, a manufacturer and marketer of flashlights, work lights, knives, multi-tools, pest defense, personal warming devices, and other outdoor lifestyle related products under various brands, announced it has acquired substantially all the assets of the Halo operating unit from Zagg, Inc.
Beretta Temporarily Halts Participation In Large-Scale Indoor Events
Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections, the Beretta Holding Group companies located in the U.S. (Beretta U.S.A., Benelli U.S.A, Burris, and Steiner eOptics) announced the immediate suspension of employee participation in large-scale indoor gatherings.
Colton RV Acquires Pocono RV
Colton RV, a family-owned RV dealership serving Western New York, announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service, adding brands including Entegra Coach and expanded inventory by Keystone, Dutchmen and Palomino in Pennsylvania.
National Golf Foundation Appoints Board Members
The National Golf Foundation welcomed Golftec President and CEO Joe Assell and Ahead USA CEO Anne Broholm to its Board of Directors that spans the broad spectrum of the golf business.
LA Golf Partners With Michelle Wie West
LA Golf, the maker of graphite shafts, said it has partnered with Michelle Wie West as an investor, board member and brand ambassador.
Dorel Completes Sale Of Sports Segment To Pon Holdings
Dorel Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the previously-announced sale of Dorel Sports, its bicycle segment, to Pon Holdings B.V., a Dutch mobility group, for US $810 million, representing approximately CAD $1.03 billion. Dorel Sports includes Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, and IronHorse.
Fanatics Acquires Topps Trading Cards And Collectibles Business For $500M
Fanatics said it has completed the acquisition of Topps trading cards confirming widespread reports of a potential deal. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin said in a statement, “With trading cards and collectibles being a significant pillar of our long-term plans to become the leading digital sports platform, we are excited to add a leading trading cards company to build out our business.”
NSGA Announces 2022 Hall Of Fame Class
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced Michael Gotfredson Sr., of Road Runner Sports, Wilson “Bill” Hunt of Champro and Bill Sorenson of American Sports Products Group as inductees to the organization’s Hall of Fame.
Pure Archery Group Hires Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager
Pure Archery Group has hired industry veteran Caleb Moser as a territory manager for the Northeast including New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and Rhode Island.
