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Sturm Ruger’s Sales Slide 11.2 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported sales declined 11..2 percent in the fourth quarter to close the year with a sales decline of 18.5 percent.

Garmin Q4 Revenues Decline 6 Percent On Sharp Decrease In Fitness, Aviation
Garmin Ltd. posted consolidated revenue of $1.31 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31, a 6 percent decrease compared to the prior-year quarter.

Camping World Sees Q4 Revenue Fall On Softening Demand, Tighter Margins
Camping World Holdings, Inc. saw revenue decrease 7.1 percent to $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31, with used vehicle revenue declining 4.8 percent to $392.6 million and new vehicle revenue falling 13.1 percent.

Tractor Supply Improves Ranking On Forbes Best Employers List
Tractor Supply Company has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers. The company’s ranking improved to the 177 spot in the 2023 report from the 329 spot in 2022.
GSI Outdoors Makes Two Key Hires
GSI Outdoors hired Justin Walford as EVP to GSI Outdoors and Pelican International and Tyler Botts as brand marketing manager to GSI.

Walmart U.S. Posts 8.3 Percent Q4 Comp Store Sales Growth
Walmart U.S. comp sales grew 8.3 percent for Q4 and 13.9 percent on a two-year stack. E-commerce growth was 17 percent and 18 percent on a two-year stack.
Franklin Armory Names Director Of Brand And Product Marketing
Franklin Armory, Inc., the maker of firearms, parts and accessories, hired Dan Dement as brand and product marketing director.
Blain’s Named One Of America’s Best Employers For Fifth Year
Forbes magazine named Blain’s Farm & Fleet one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” for the fifth year in a row. In 2023, Blain’s Farm & Fleet ranked as the #1 Wisconsin-based retail and wholesale company.
Lazydays Acquires Findlay RV In Las Vegas
Lazydays reported its first acquisition of 2023 with the purchase of Findlay RV in Las Vegas, bordering four of the top 15 RV market states, and compliments the company’s operations in Arizona.
Arcus Hunting Hires New CEO
Arcus Hunting, LLC, the manufacturer of Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat Broadheads, and Trophy Taker, hired Jody Agnew as chief executive officer.
Yeti Holdings Names CFO
Yeti Holdings, Inc. has named Mike McMullen as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. McMullen has served as Yeti’s interim CFO since October 2022.
Big Agnes Names Authentik Sales Rep Of The Year
Big Agnes honored Authentik Sales with its annual Rep of the Year Award. JP Ouellet and Matt McCormick were credited for the award with outstanding performance in the Eastern Canadian territory.
Nocs Provisions Expands Team
Nocs Provisions hired Jackson Fox as marketing manager and Kasia Wojnar as operations manager.
Compass Diversified Completes Sale Of Advanced Circuits
Compass Diversified reported it completed the company’s previously announced sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, Compass AC Holdings, Inc., Advanced Circuits, Inc. parent company, to APCT, Inc.

Paddlesports Industry Leaders Form Paddlesports Trade Coalition
Paddlesports industry leaders gathered in Bentonville, AR, from January 25 to 27, for a leadership summit where the group approved the formation of a new national trade organization.