SGB Update Sportsmans
Walmart Moves Kyle Kinnard to COO for U.S. Business from COO International
Kinnard currently serves as COO of Walmart International. He has held several senior roles during more than 25 years with the company, including executive vice president of Health and Wellness for Walmart U.S.
Faxon Firearms Secures Bill Hicks & Co. for Wholesale Distribution
Faxon Firearms, based in Fairfield, Ohio, has inked a new wholesale distribution partnership with Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd.
European American Armory Acquires Facility in Tennessee
European American Armory, the Florida-based importer of shooting products, has acquired a large manufacturing facility in Mountain City, Tennessee, with additional acreage for future expansion.
AGM Global Vision Names Head of Marketing
The manufacturer of night vision and thermal optics for hunters and shooters hired Leslie Vester as head of marketing. Prior, she was at sunglass maker Wiley X.
Whisper Marine Acquires Crownline Boats, Will Stay Focused on U.S. Made Boats
Whisper Marine, LLC, based in Johnson City, TN, is reported to be focused on “building a portfolio of premium American-made recreational boating brands”.
Kopilot.ID Hires Outdoor Industry Veterans to Expand Outdoor and Action Sports Efforts
Brook Hopper is expected to lead brand strategy, communications, content, creative direction and messaging, while Jake Martin will lead commercial strategy focused on business development, strategic partnerships, product integration, retail strategy and channel growth.
Scope Mount Specialist Warne Retains Western Rep Coverage
Warne, the manufacturer of scope mounts and shooting accessories based in Tualatin, OR, retained Odle Sales for representation across the Western U.S.
MidwayUSA Makes Several Merchandising Promotions
The e-commerce retailer for shooting sports promote Josh Costello to director of Merchandising/Shooting; Joe St. Clair to director of Merchandising/Hunting & Outdoors; and Nate Hill to director of Merchandising/Product Information.
June CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Report Reveals DD Growth in Key Channels
The effects of a Juneteenth holiday falling on a Friday this year and creating another three-day weekend for the retail month of June – which ran through July 4 this year – also provided a year-over-year boost for retailers and restaurants even as falling gas prices cut into some top-line trends in the month-over-month assessment of the retail business.
Costco’s June Comps Climb 8.8 Percent, Digital-Enabled Sales Surge
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s same-store sales, excluding changes in gas prices and foreign exchange, were up 7.6 percent in the U.S. and 7 percent in total. Digitally-enabled sales gained 21.5 percent on that basis.
Millennium Outdoors Names Director of Sales and Marketing
Millennium Outdoors, known for its tree stands, hunting blinds, tripods, and marine seating for shooting enthusiasts, appointed Scott Ware as its new director of sales and marketing. His career includes a 26-year tenure with Outtech, the rep group that supports Millennium’s sales and marketing efforts.
MidwayUSA Promotes Jeff Larkin to President
The e-commerce retailer for shooting sports promoted longtime executive Jeff Larkin to president, effective immediately. A 33-year veteran of the company, Larkin will report to Larry Potterfield, founder, chairman of the Board, and CEO
Chris Metz Snagged by Camco as CEO to Build Out Outdoor Lifestyle Market
The former Solo Brands CEO and Vista Outdoor exec joined Camco Manufacturing, a maker of parts and accessories for recreational vehicle (RV), marine, camping, towing, and outdoor recreation industries, as CEO, effective immediately.
Rad Life Mobility Acquires QuietKat from Revelyst
Rad Life Mobility, a subsidiary of Life Electric Vehicles Holdings formed after acquiring Rad Power Bikes earlier in 2026, has officially purchased QuietKat, an off-road e-bike brand formerly owned by Revelyst, Inc.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Surge Double-Digits in June
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that its NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure for April 2026 surged 11.7 percent, marking its fifth consecutive month of gains.
