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OBIT: Charlie Domenici
Charlie Domenici, founder and owner of Charlie’s Sporting Goods in Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 88.
Yeti Upgrades Digital Experience
Yeti.com shoppers can now receive unique content, campaigns, offers and recommendations based on information such as past purchases, geographic regions and even their favorite outdoor adventures. Additionally, customers can now design their own custom orders, mix and match drinkware and more—all without having to leave Yeti.com.
Dick’s Opens Regional Distribution Hub in Conklin, NY
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. opened a regional distribution facility at the Broome County Corporate Park, 9.4 miles south of Binghamton, in Conklin, NY. The hub is expected to create over 450 full-time jobs during the next five years in the Southern Tier.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Sales Director Europe
Columbia Sportswear appointed Mike Levi as its new sales director Europe for the Columbia and Sorel brands.
SFIA Start-Up Challenge Finalists Collectively Raise Over $50 Million In Funding
The first 10 finalists have collectively raised over $52 million in funding to date, with Hookit and ShotTracker leading the pack as the 2016 and 2017 winners, respectively. Applications for 2018 are being accepted now.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Partners with Fishbrain
The popular app and social network for anglers, Fishbrain, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to integrate new fishing intelligence features into its digital properties, including TakeMeFishing.org and VamosAPescar.org.
Weatherby Relocates to Wyoming
Firearms manufacturer Weatherby Inc. is relocating its manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters from California to Sheridan, WY, company officials announced today from SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Federal Premium Continues Long-Term Relationship with Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Federal Premium plans to continue its long-term working relationship with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO.
SFIA Promotes Kerman to Manager of Business Operations
Alex Kerman, who joined SFIA in 2015, will now be responsible for overseeing the SFIA research portfolio, sales and analytics, as well as ensuring member benefit and satisfaction.
NSSF, ATF Jointly Launch Operation Secure Store
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced the launch of Operation Secure Store (OSS), a comprehensive joint initiative to help Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) make well-informed security-related decisions to deter and prevent thefts.
Otis Technology Recognizes Agency of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Otis Technology recognized Sokol Associates Inc. as the leading agency for 2017.
Lowa Announces New Southeast Sales Team
Lowa Boots welcomed The Summit Group as the company’s new Southeast sales team.
Gander Outdoors Announces Openings for Three Locations
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is opening stores in Fredericksburg, VA; Chesterfield, MO; and Muncy, PA.
Canada Goose Sues Over Counterfeits
Canada Goose has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Chicago, charging “an interrelated group of counterfeiters” based in China of selling fake Canada Goose across hundreds of unauthorized websites.
SOG Appoints Fisher as VP Of Sales
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Chas Fisher as its new vice president of sales.
