SGB Update Sportsmans

Mossberg Hires Senior Director Of Marketing

O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, announced the hiring of marketing executive, Richard (Rich) Kirk, to the role of senior director of marketing.

Marolina Outdoor Secures Equity Investment

Marolina Outdoor Inc, a maker of performance apparel for fishing and hunting enthusiasts based in Charleston, SC, has secured a growth equity investment from Goode Partners.

Taurus USA Names Director of Sales

Shari-Lynn Fix has been appointed the new director of sales for Taurus USA, which encompasses the popular Taurus, Rossi, and Heritage Manufacturing firearms lines.

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail Sales Grew 4.9 Percent This Holiday Season

Mastercard SpendingPulse reported that holiday sales increased 4.9 percent this year, setting a new record for dollars spent. The gain marked the largest year-over-year increase since 2011. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally.

Bass Pro Details Some Merger Transition Details

In an 11-page document to Cabela’s employees in Sidney, NE, Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris said Bass Pro is continuing to work on evaluating which jobs will stay in Sidney. But Bass Pro indicated Cabela’s information technology division, credit card operation and a “significant” portion of Cabela’s accounting department will remain in Nebraska.

Sporting Goods Stores Sales Rebound in November

Retail sales in November increased 0.9 percent over October on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 6 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.

West Marine Announces BlueFuture Grant Recipients

Unrestricted support in the amount of $1,500 will be provided to the winners, all community-based organizations that are dedicated to getting young people on and around the water in recreational and educational capacities.

L.L. Bean Chairman Joins UNH Foundation

Shawn Gorman ’89 — who is only the third chairman in L.L. Bean’s century-plus history — is now the newest member of the UNH (University of New Hampshire) Foundation’s board of directors.

Wolverine Partners With Academy Sports In Boot Donation

Wolverine partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to give over 300 students enrolled in the School of Construction Technology at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology [OSUIT] a pair of work boots, as well as lunch and other giveaways.