SGB Update Sportsmans
Firearms Background Checks Expand 19 Percent In January
Firearms background checks, as adjusted by the NSSF, reached 1.17 million in January against 988,160 in January 2019, a gain of 18.6 percent.
Vista Outdoor’s Q3 Exceeds Wall Street’s Estimates
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported its first quarter of positive organic revenue growth since its transformation efforts began in the third quarter ended December 29. Earnings and sales both topped Wall Street’s targets.
Winchester’s Q4 Revenues Expand 6.3 Percent
Olin Corp. reported Winchester’s sales for the fourth quarter 2019 were $154.7 million compared to $145.5 million in the fourth quarter 2018, a gain of 6.3 percent.
Academy Sports Adds Angler Stetson Blaylock To Pro Team
Academy Sports + Outdoors, title sponsor of the 50th Bassmaster Classic on Lake Guntersville, announced its partnership with Elite Series angler Stetson Blaylock for the upcoming 2020 fishing season.
GSM Outdoors Acquires TekMat
GSM Outdoors, a multi-brand manufacturer of hunting gear, recently acquired TekMat. This acquisition expands GSM Outdoors’ growing portfolio of gun care products and accessories.
Velocity Outdoor Appoints Kelly Grindle As President
Velocity Outdoor Inc., the maker of hunting, archery and shooting sports products, announced the appointment of Kelly Grindle as president and co-chief executive officer.
ATN Opens Florida Distribution Hub
ATN, known for its night vision and thermal imaging optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, announced that it opened a new distribution hub and sales office in Doral, FL.
Mossberg Appoints New VP Of Operations
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. announced the appointment of Patricia Donahue as vice president of operations, effective immediately.
Taurus Names New CEO
Taurus announced that its board of directors has appointed Bret Vorhees as chief executive officer of Taurus Holdings, Inc., which encompasses Taurus USA, Rossi and Heritage Manufacturing product lines.
Smith & Wesson Parent, American Outdoor Brands, Replaces CEO
American Outdoor Brands Corp. said James Debney has been replaced as president and chief executive officer and as a director of the company, following the determination by the board of directors that he “engaged in conduct inconsistent with a non-financial company policy.”
Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Three New Store Locations
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced plans to open new stores in Parker, CO, Brentwood, CA, and Corona, CA, this year.
Safariland Group Announces Sale Of KleenBore To Pro-Shot Products
The Safariland Group completed the sale of its KleenBore brand of firearms cleaning accessories to Taylorville, IL-based Pro-Shot Products, a family-owned business and leading manufacturer of American-made firearms cleaning accessories. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Delta Apparel Ups Q4, Full-Year Sales And Earnings Estimates
Delta Apparel, the parent company of iconic brands Salt Life and Soffe, among others, has increased its estimates for both sales and earnings per share for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ending December 31.
American Baitworks Takes 50 Percent Stake in STH Bait Co.
American Baitworks Co. has completed their investment in STH (Set The Hook) Bait Co., a tackle company with a focus on finesse fishing tackle for Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Walleye.
Pradco Outdoor Brands Acquires Gene Larew Lures
Pradco Outdoor Brands, a leader in fishing and hunting products, announced that it has acquired Gene Larew Lures, a Tulsa, OK company that manufactures and sells fishing lures under its Gene Larew, Bobby Garland and Crappie Pro brands.
