SGB Update Sportsmans
Vista Outdoor Announces Extensive Partnership With Boy Scouts Of America
Vista Outdoor is now the official conservation sponsor of the Scouts, while Vista Outdoor brands Federal Premium, CCI, Savage, Gold Tip, CamelBak and Bell have become official partners with the Scouts for Shooting Sports, Archery, Hydration and Wheeled Safety.
American Outdoor Brands To Acquire Bubba Blade
American Outdoor Brands Corporation announced that its accessories business, Battenfeld Technologies Inc., has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fish Tales, LLC, a provider of premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting, including the premium knife brand, Bubba Blade.
NSSF Urges Govenor Cooper To Sign North Carolina Sunday Hunting Bill
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, is urging N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper to sign the bipartisan Sunday hunting legislation recently passed by the General Assembly.
Victorinox To Manufactuer Swiss Army Knives For U.S. Soliders
Victorinox will break into the U.S. defense market for the first time in their 133 year history.
Sturm, Ruger Promotes Thomas Dineen To SVP, Finance
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. announced the promotion of Thomas A. Dineen to the position of senior vice president of finance. He will continue to serve as the company’s treasurer and chief financial officer.
Cabela’s Stockholders Approve Combination With Bass Pro Shops
Cabela’s Inc. announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced combination of Cabela’s with Bass Pro Shops.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Scott Hudler joins Dick’s from an 11-year career with Dunkin’ Brands, where he most recently served as senior vice president, chief digital officer.
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Introduce The Modern Fish Act
The Modern Fish Act addresses challenges faced by recreational anglers, including allowing alternative management tools for recreational fishing, reexamining fisheries allocations, rebuilding fish stocks and improving recreational data collection.
Grundéns Hires David Mellon As CEO
Grundéns, producer of foul weather gear, today announced the hiring of David Mellon as CEO.
Vista Outdoor Announces Leadership Transition
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced today that chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung is retiring from the company and the board of directors, effective immediately. Michael Callahan, Vista Outdoor’s lead independent director, has been named interim chairman and CEO.
ScentLok Technologies Purchases Robinson Outdoor Products
ScentLok Technologies, a leading manufacturer of scent-controlling products, announced its acquisition of Robinson Outdoor Products.
Smith & Wesson Corp. To Acquire Gemtech
American Outdoor Brands Corporation announced that its firearms business, Smith & Wesson Corp., has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Gemini Technologies, Inc., a provider of suppressors and accessories for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets.
Nikwax NA Appoints President
After three productive years leading Nikwax North America, Rick Meade has announced he is leaving to seek new challenges and growth opportunities. Brian Davidson, current director of sales for Nikwax, has been named president, and Heidi Allen, current marketing director, has been promoted to VP of marketing.
Cabela’s/Bass Pro Deal Secures Antitrust Clearance
Bass Pro Shops acquisition of Cabela’s received the go-ahead from antitrust regulators.
Simms Fishing Secures Investment
Castanea Partners announced that it has made an investment in Simms Fishing Products, headquartered in Bozeman, MT.
