SGB Update Sportsmans
Grundéns Appoints VP, Marketing
Grundéns announced the hiring of Ashley Williams as vice president of marketing. Williams most recently served as senior director global marketing for Keen and vice president of marketing for Amer Sports Americas.
Arcus Hunting Expands Relationship With H&G Marketing
Arcus Hunting, based in Covington, GA, announced the expansion of its relationship with H&G Marketing, Inc. as its sole sales agency of record for Arcus’ brands including Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat Broadheads, Trophy Taker, and Rack One.
Boot Barn Sees Q3 Comps Climbing 4.6 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. said it expects both earnings and sales to top Wall Street’s consensus estimates in the third quarter ended December 26. Same-store sales returned to positive territory despite ongoing headwinds from COVID-19, and the chain’s e-commerce business remained strong.
SGB Media Reports Top Stories Of 2020
SGB Media has reported its Top 20 stories read online in 2020, with the Bass Pro acquisition of Sportsman’s Warehouse and related stories leading the charts. Overall, the SGBonline.com web site had a banner year in readership, recording over 2.5 million page views, a 20 percent increase over 2019.
Academy Sports Partners With Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing announced Academy Sports + Outdoors as the latest sponsor of its 2021 MLF Cup events, including title sponsorship of the 2021 Heritage Cup.
IHEA-USA Names Executive Director
The IHEA-USA (International Hunter Education Association—USA) announced that Alex Baer has been promoted to executive director effective January 1, 2021.
NICS Checks Climb 23 Percent In December 2020
The FBI completed 1.91 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in December 2020, a climb of 22.7 percent. Checks for 2020 were up 59.7 percent and was well above record levels.
Riton Optics Names Brand Manager
Riton Optics, based in Tucson, AZ, announced Eric Hickman as its new brand manager.
LuckyGunner Announces Ownership Change
LuckyGunner, LLC (LG) announced that it has recently been fully divested by Mollenhour Gross, LLC and has joined 2A Group, LLC, a private investment company solely owned by Jordan Mollenhour.
Taubman Centers Approves Merger With Simon Property Group
Luxury mall owner Taubman Centers, Inc. announced that its shareholders at a special meeting approved a merger agreement between Taubman Realty Group and the biggest mall owner in America Simon Property Group
Bass Pro’s Planned Acquisition Of Sportsman’s Warehouse Seen As Credit Positive
Moody’s Investors Service said that Bass Pro Group, L.L.C’s planned acquisition of Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. for approximately $800 million is a credit positive, but has no impact on the company’s ratings or outlook.
Mastercard: Holiday Retail Sales Grew 3.0 Percent
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday retail sales, excluding automotive and gasoline, increased 3.0 percent this expanded holiday season, running from October 11 through December 24. Notably, online sales grew 49.0 percent compared to 2019, the preliminary insights show.
From Our Family To Yours …
Warmest thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year. Wishing you and your families the gifts of the season — Peace, Joy and Hope. SGB Media
Bass Pro To Acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse
Bass Pro Shops has reached an agreement to acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse for $18.00 per share in cash. Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Jon Barker, said in a statement, “This merger brings together the greatest brands in the outdoor industry.”
Dick’s SG Names Todd Spaletto President Of Public Lands Retail Concept
SGB Media has obtained an internal communication from Dick’s Sporting Goods announcing the appointment of Todd Spaletto as president of its new Public Lands retail division serving the outdoor specialty market.
