SGB Update Sportsmans
L.L.Bean To Open Fourth Virginia Store
The store in Charlottesville is set to open in the summer of 2017.
The North Face Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The brand will be part of the Grassroots Spring Summit and Connect shows in June 2017 to exhibit its spring 2018 apparel.
Benelli USA Names Thompson, Fischer To Director Roles
George Thompson becomes director of product management, while JP Fischer assumes the role of director of sales and channel management.
A. Uberti U.S. Importer Changes Name To Uberti USA
The name change is to clarify for American gun buyers the distinction between Uberti products sold by the company from other Uberti-made firearms marketed in the United States by competing brands.
Exxel Outdoors Expands Big Market & Outfitter Group
The privately held collection of outdoor recreation gear brands retooled the group with management promotions and new hires as well as a fresh brand approach, said Tory Upham, general manager.
Vista Outdoor Names Dave Allen President, Outdoor Products Segment
Allen joined Vista Outdoor as SVP of sales in 2016 and previously served as the president of Coleman USA.
Beretta Acquires Victrix Armaments Brand
Beretta will market the Victrix product lines and will develop new solutions starting from a line of extreme long range rifles.
Vista Outdoor Expects Major Asset Impairment Charge
The company’s preliminary analysis indicates the impairment charge for it Hunting and Shooting Accessories reporting unit will be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.
Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President
Spaletto, who held the role since 2011, likely took the bullet for a decline in sales.
Southern Outdoor Tech Acquires Bass Hunter Boats
The producers of the Sportsman’s Condo line of hunting blinds and other outdoor products acquired Bass Hunter boats.
Bear Archery Acquires Jim Fletcher Archery
Jim Fletcher Archery has been manufacturing high quality archery equipment, releases & archery aids since 1960. Bear Archery’s products come under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Rocket Broadheads and Cajun Bowfishing brands.
Adobe Sees 11 Percent Increase In Holiday Sales Online
Mobile brought in $28.43 billion in revenue, a 23-percent increase year over year.
OIA Director Issues Letter On Shifting Trade-Show Schedule
Amy Roberts tells members that Outdoor Retailer’s shift to schedule its Winter Market and Summer Market shows two months earlier, starting in 2018, will change the purpose of the shows for the better.
2016 Smashed Previous Gun Sales Record
Background checks conducted for gun purchasers reached 27.5 million in 2016, a new record.
C’mere Deer, Swhacker Select Bast-Durbin As Agency Of Record
The agency will assist with all facets of brand management, including media planning, public and media relations, social media and graphic design services.
