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Orvis Hires Chief People Officer

Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.

Legacy Sports Appoints Mid-West Sales Director

Legacy Sports International announced the hiring of Darren Jacobson, Mid-West sales director, whose territory includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.

Bass Pro To Open Third St. Louis Location

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s announced plans to open a new store in Sunset Hills, MO. The  75,000-square-foot store will be the outdoor retailer’s third location in the St. Louis region.

ASA Elects Board Of Directors For 2022

Four American Sportfishing Association (ASA) members were elected, or re-elected, to fill two at-large seats and two regional seats on its Board of Directors for three-year terms begin October 1, 2021.  

RBFF Report: Fishing Participation Booming

According to a recent study conducted by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, recreational fishing continues to surge and attracting a new and diverse audience.

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.