SGB Update Sportsmans
Cabela’s/Bass Pro Deal Faces New Regulatory Hurdles
Cabela’s said it received a second request for information from the Federal Trade Commission on its merger with Bass Pro.
Vista Outdoor Appoints VP Of Government Relations
Fred Ferguson will have responsibility for leading Vista Outdoor’s legislative and executive branch outreach, industry association relationships and the company’s Political Action Committee.
Sports Industry Credit Association Launches U.S. Branch
The non-profit sports industry credit organization has launched a U.S. based association in Burlington, VT, naming a former Burton exec as its head.
SGB Media Holiday Schedule
SGB Media and SportsOneSource will be running on a limited schedule the following week to allow our employees some extra time off with their family and friends during the holidays.
RECALL: Carbon Express Blade Crossbows
The crossbows can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Crosman Corp. Names Midwest And Great Lakes Rep
Ferguson-Keller Associates Inc. will work with Crosman’s multiple airgun categories under the Crosman and Benjamin lines, as well as its brands in airsoft, optics, outdoor accessories and archery gear under the CenterPoint Archery brand.
Hi-Tec Licensed To Carolina Footwear For North America
The master agreement with Carolina Footwear grants the rights to manufacture and sell Hi-Tec and Magnum-branded footwear for men, women and kids, along with additional products in the adult outdoor and active footwear categories.
Safari Club International Names New CEO
Rick Parsons replaces previous CEO Phil DeLone, who resigned December 9 to become the CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor Authority.
Arcus Hunting Appoints National Accounts Manager
Jonathan Lené will be responsible for the Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat, Trophy Taker and Big Game Butter brands.
Hazard 4 Licenses Fantasy Artwork
The first product of the line is the Death Dealer rubber patch, based on one of illustrator Frank Frazetta’s most famous pieces of work.
Cabela’s Annual Shareholder Meeting Runs Under 10 Minutes
Members of the press were among those invited to the meeting, but the merger topic was not part of the agenda.
Weatherby Hires New Communications Agency Of Record
Weatherby Inc., maker of premium firearms and innovative rifle cartridges, selected Gunpowder Inc. to help drive the brand’s communications strategy.
American Sportfishing’s Mixed Response To Water Infrastructure Bill
By a 78-21 vote, the Senate passed the “Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN),” which had been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier last week.
Creedmoor Sports Hires Bill Gravatt
Previously the owner and president of Sinclair International, Gravatt brings more than 25 years of experience in the shooting and reloading industry.
Apex Tactical Specialties Relocates To Arizona
Co-owners Randy Lee and Scott Folk cited the passage in California of Proposition 63 as one of the reasons for the move.