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CRKT Taps Communications Pro For Marketing Manager Role
Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) welcomed Kyle Stuart as the company’s new marketing manager.

Maven Outdoor Equipment Co. To Build New HQ In Lander, WY
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Lander and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA) to build a new headquarters near the gateway entrance of Lander, WY.

Arcus Hunting Appoints VP Of Sales
Arcus Hunting, LLC announced the appointment of John-Paul (JP) Fischer to the position of vice president of sales. He was most recently at Benelli USA.

Sezzle Achieves B Corp Certification
Sezzle is the latest company serving the active lifestyle industry to have received the certification required to achieve B Corp status, joining innovative leaders worldwide to advance important environmental, social, and economic causes.

American Outdoor Brands Sees Q3 Revenues Nearly Double
American Outdoor Brands Inc. reported net sales were $82.6 million in the third quarter ended January 31, an increase 90.7 percent, over net sales of $43.3 million for the comparable quarter last year, reflecting increases in both e-commerce and traditional sales channels.

New ACA Survey Demonstrates Camps Can Operate Safely
A new American Camp Association (ACA) study of 486 camps that served 90,000 campers reports that only 30 campers had confirmed COVID-19 cases in 2020. This is a direct result of the summer camp industry’s focus on developing child safety standards from the earliest days of the pandemic.

Morakniv Celebrates 130th Anniversary; Appoints New CEO
Morakniv, creator of Swedish knives since 1891, announced the hiring of Johan Burtus as CEO, as it celebrates its 130th Anniversary.

Hillsound Equipment Expands Sales Team With Additions In U.S. And Canada
Hillsound Equipment has partnered with Endless Adventure Sales and Pro Line Sports Ltd to distribute its products in the U.S. Pacific Region and Western Canadian.

Mastercard: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 4.6 Percent In February
U.S. retail sales climbed 4.6 percent in February after adjusting for the fact that 2020 was a leap year, according to data from Mastercard’s SpendingPulse.

Smith & Wesson’s Q3 Revenues Double
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. reported significant improvement in earnings in the third quarter ended January 31 as revenues jumped 102.2 percent.

Dunham’s Sports Returns To Marquette
Dunham’s announced plans to return to Marquette, MI this summer with a store set to open in the Westwood Mall in the old Yonkers location.

NICS Background Checks Growth Slows In February
The FBI completed 1.38 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in February, an increase of 7.2 percent compared to the February 2020 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.29 million. The increase follows strong double-digit gains in recent months, including a 75.2 percent hike in January and 40.6 percent for the fourth quarter.

Rapala VMC Corporation Strengthens Sales And Finance Operations With Promotions
Rapala VMC Corporation announced promotions that will continue to accelerate the growth and performance of the company’s U.S. operations.

Primary Arms Optics Appoints Senior Operations Manager
Primary Arms Optics announced the promotion of Marc Jardell to the position of senior operations manager. In the senior operations manager position, Jardell will build on Primary Arms Optics’ operational advantages, including its 100 percent in-house quality inspection and elevated customer satisfaction standards.