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NSSF: NICS Background Checks Ramp Up Heading into Election, Duck Season
August 2024 marks the 61st consecutive month that the data exceeded one million adjusted background checks in a single month. The 8.3 percent August gain in background checks is a sequential increase from the July positive 4.0 percent trend.
Delta Cycle Recalls Ceiling Hoists with Straps Due to Injury Hazard
This recall involves ceiling hoists with straps, model number RS2300. The company lists the model number only on the product packaging. Delta Cycle sold about 25,000 of its ceiling hoists in the U.S. and 3400 in Canada from February 2017 through July 2024.
5.11 Appoints New CFO
Bryan Jones will take on the role of chief financial officer effective October 7. On that date, current CFO, Jim McGinty, will phase into retirement while remaining involved in the company for the balance of 2024, taking on a consultatory role for 2025 with a planned exit by the start of 2026.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Business Planning Director
Andrea Tetto began her career at Yamaha in 2022 as the Marine Business Planning Division manager, overseeing and transforming the Marine Business Planning functions with data-driven insights and direction to stakeholders across the marine segment.
TriStar Arms Names National Sales Manager
Mathew Rogers will work directly with management to identify underdeveloped markets and create new sales channels to fuel grand growth.
BRP, Inc. Sees Revenues and Profits Tank in Fiscal Q2 Period
The parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands reported consolidated revenues decreased by $936.1 million, or 33.7 percent, to $1.84 billion for the fiscal second quarter.
ZeroTech Optics Hires New Marketing Manager
Mack Winzenburg previously worked at Weatherby and Gun Fighters, Inc. His passion for filmmaking, the outdoors and his industry experience make him a perfect fit for ZeroTech’s marketing efforts in the U.S.
Kimber Welcomes Sports South to Bolster Sales Distribution
Kimber Mfg., Inc., headquartered in Troy, AL, designs and manufactures firearms for individual, sporting, law enforcement, and military markets.
Lands’ End Narrows Q2 Loss as Margins Improve Despite Sales Decline
The company reported that Gross Merchandise Value increased in the mid-single digits year-over-year for the quarter . Net revenue decreased to $317.2 million in Q2, compared to $323.3 million in fiscal Q2 2023.
Staccato Hires Two Leaders in Marketing and Business Development
Staccato the manufacturer of the Staccato 2011 Pistol announced that Jessie Harrison and KC Eusebio joined the company as training director and brand specialist and director of special projects and business development, respectively.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names National Sales and Marketing Manager for G3 Boats
Bryan Seti has been named the new national sales and marketing manager for G3 Boats. Heee will continue as GM of Yamaha’s WaterCraft Division.
C&H Precision Appoints New Marketing Director
In addition to being a Marine Corps veteran, Travis Tipps, gained valuable insights and knowledge working in various roles in the firearms, ammunition and tactical gear industries, including for Daniel Defense, Strategic Armory Corps, Norma and Blue Force Gear
SAR Firearms Appoints Chief Executive Officer
New CEO Tony Sarsilmaz reportedly joins SAR Firearms with over 20 years of leadership, business development, marketing, and growth experience in organizations ranging from startups to large-scale corporations, including over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Lifts Full-Year Guidance After Strong Q2 Results
Comparable store sales growth came in at 4.5 percent y/y, on top of the 2.0 percent y/y comp store sales growth in the year-ago Q2 period. Six-month year-to-date comps were up 4.9 percent y/y through August 3.
Report: Textile Mills Lead List of Declining Manufacturing Operations in August
The U.S. manufacturing sector’s economic activity contracted in August for the fifth consecutive month and the 21st time in the last 22 months as demand continued to be weak, output declined and inputs stayed accommodative.
