SGB Update Sportsmans
Outdoor Recreation Industry Convenes Briefing on Impacts of U.S. Trade Policy
Industry stakeholders in the virtual meeting emphasized that growth in the outdoor recreation economy is threatened by ongoing trade disruptions and the expiration of essential trade programs, including the Generalized System of Preferences.
Report: August Retail Sales Growth Slowed Sequentially from July Trend
August’s core retail sales, as defined by the NRF, are based on census data, excluding auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants, were reportedly up 0.3 percent m/m seasonally-adjusted and up 3.3 percent y/y unadjusted.
Lazydays Holdings Promotes Amber Dillard to Chief Operating Officer
The newly minted COO sits on the Board of the Lazydays Employee Foundation, which is dedicated to helping at-risk kids in the communities the company serves.
NRF Names Jill Dvorak as Senior VP of Content
Dvorak previously served at the NRF as vice president of content and retail strategy from 2017 to 2022. Before returning to the NRF, Dvorak was the chief content officer at CommerceNext.
X-Vision Optics Adds New Marketing Specialist
With nine years of digital marketing experience, Brady Stevenson is expected to play a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategies.
Arcus Hunting Appoints Product Development and Category Management Lead
Matt Kinamore, who was most recently at American Outdoor Brands, will reportedly oversee the company’s portfolio across key categories, including hunting and fishing scents, scent elimination, and outdoor accessories.
Freedom Munitions Shuttering Nevada Operations as Idaho Expansion Continues
The company is consolidating its X-Treme Bullets projectile component production from its Carson City, NV plant into its Lewiston, ID facility. Freedom Munitions expects to close the Carson City site by the end of 2024.
Lazydays Holdings Appoints Interim CEO as John North Exits
former SVP of Operations Ron Fleming is returning to the company and has assumed the role of Interim CEO and joined the Board of Directors on September 14, 2024.
Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
The parent company of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu brands reported that its stockholders approved the forward stock split measure during its September 9, 2024 annual meeting.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Strong Clothing, Footwear and Online Increases in August
Thanks to back-to-school, the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories sector soared in August, jumping 11.4 percent year-over-year. The sector that includes Sporting Goods fell 10.8 percent for the same period.
Suzuki Marine USA Names National Dealer Field Sales Department Manager
Suzuki Marine USA has promoted Randy Bowers to the pivotal role of national dealer field sales department manager. Bowers will report to Suzuki Marine General Manager Sales & Marketing Brandon Cerka.
Elvisridge Capital Promotes Two Managing Outdoors Portfolio
Elvisridge Capital, an investment firm focused on the fishing, hunting and outdoor categories, has promoted Scott Peckham and Kasey Fox to leadership roles.
Brunswick-Owned Boat Club Acquires South Florida Franchise Operation
This acquisition adds to Freedom’s corporate presence in Southeast Florida, boosting operational efficiencies. Since Brunswick acquired Freedom Boat Club in 2019, the company has expanded from 170 locations to over 415 worldwide.
Superfeet Signs Sales Agency to Focus on Workplace Safety and Performance
LineDrive, a solutions-based sales agency that matches large-scale businesses with workplace safety tools to enhance workplace safety and productivity in the U.S. and Canada, will introduce Superfeet insoles to employers, to enhance workplace productivity and safety
Rural King to Open New Store in Conover, NC
The Conover store will host a grand opening from September 20-22. The retailer sells a wide variety of premium brands, including Carhartt, Blackstone, Big Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods and Henry Rifles.
