SGB Update Sportsmans
Confluence Outdoor Invades Surf Expo
The company is sending six of its eight paddle sports brands to the trade show, which is opening its floor to kayak, canoe and paddle markets for the first time.
Gander Mountain Opens First Store in Philadelphia Market
The location in Warrington will be the 12th Gander Mountain location in Pennsylvania.
Vista Outdoor Acquires Camp Chef
The Logan, Utah maker of camp stoves, barbegcue prills, pellet grills, smokers and cast iron cookware fetched $60 million in cash plus earnouts for its owners.
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
CODI Completes 5.11 Tactical Acquisition
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CODI) closed on its $400 million acquisition of the tactical products company.
Kraig BioCraft Begins Work on Third Site
Three weeks after completing construction of a plant in Indiana, the maker of genetically engineered spider silk fibers has identified a third production site.
Cabela’s Announces Online Firearm-Sales Program
Cabela’s Inc. announced that customers can now order new firearms online at www.cabelas.com and have them shipped for free to a Cabela’s store in the United States for purchase.
Garmin: Navico Patent Claims Unresolved
Contrary to statements by Navico Holdings AS, Garmin asserts neither the courts nor federal officials have ruled that its DownVü scanning sonar infringes any patents.
Garmin Expands Kansas Facility
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), will undertake a $200 million facility expansion at its Olathe, KS campus.
Bass Pro Shops Hires Bob Ziehmer as Conservation Director
Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops hired Bob Ziehmer, formerly of the Missouri Department of Conservation, as senior director of conservation.
Vista Outdoor Broadens Conservation Agenda
The company’s “Conservation Counts” campaign embraces values of paddlers, cyclist and other outdoor enthusiasts it now serves due to acquisitions outside shooting sports.
New Tariff Codes for Outerwear Take Effect
New codes for woven recreational performance outerwear that took effect Wednesday could hasten lower duties on such imports, says Outdoor Industry Association.
OIA Lobbies USTR to Expand Duty-Free Travel Goods
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has requested to appear at a new USTR hearing on providing duty-free treatment for travel goods, including sports bags and backpacks.
Bill Robinson Leaves Daniel Defense
Black Creek, GA-based Daniel Defense, manufacturer of firearms and accessories, stated that Bill Robinson resigned as VP of sales.
