SGB Update Sportsmans
Shimano Corp. Net Sales Off 15.7 Through September
The decline from the first nine months of 2016 is due largely to continued high inventories at bicycle distributors in Europe, North America and China.
Mary Cabela Offers Support For Cabela’s Sale To Bass Pro
In the letter made public in a regulatory filing, the widow of Cabela’s founder Dick Cabela said her family “continues to trust the people at Cabela’s to do what is best for the company and everyone involved.”
Classic Bass Hires Operations Manager
Mark Schutz will be tasked with growing the sponsor portfolio for Classic Bass, as well as handling the management of Classic Bass events during the 2017 schedule.
Alpha Dog Silencers Names Central Region Sales Rep
The Connecticut-based firearms company selected Evernham Sales Associates as its sales representation to distributors, dealers, buying groups and law enforcement agencies.
Wyoming Governor Convenes Outdoor Rec Task Force
Gov. Matt Mead has followed the lead of counterparts in Utah and Colorado by announcing plans to promote the outdoor recreational industry in his state.
ACR Electronics Celebrates Manufacturing Month
The company, which exhibits its personal locator beacons at Outdoor Retailer, joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday to celebrate October as Manufacturing Month.
Rocky Brands Lands New Military Contract
The company will produce combat boots for the U.S. Military under a one-year contract that includes four additional one-year options.
MSR Prepares For Massive Crowdfunding Campaign
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) partnered with three non-profits and Indiegogo in a bid to distribute its Community Chlorine Maker to a half million people.
ScentLok Names Former Cabela’s Exec President
Aaron Ambur joins the Muskegon, MI-based company from Cabela’s Inc. where he was most recently the DMM of hunting hardgoods.
Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Partners With NSSF On Gun Safety
The partnership, along with fish and wildlife agencies in all 50 states, will distribute firearm locks and encourage Americans to “Hunt S.A.F.E.” this fall.
Good Sportsman Marketing Acquires HME Products
HME distributes its products through a mix of sporting goods, farm & fleet, e-commerce and specialty retailers across the U.S.
Sandy Hook Families’ Lawsuit Against Remington Arms Dismissed
A Connecticut State Superior Court Judge said federal law shields gun manufacturers from most lawsuits over criminal use of their products.
Legacy Sports Appoints Laura Evans Marketing Director
In her new role as Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Evans will oversee marketing and public relations, as well as corporate communications, advertising and trade shows.
OIA Endorses Eight More Congressional Candidates
The Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committee (OIAPAC) endorsed eight incumbents running for re-election to Congress this year.
CBL & Associates To Close Shopping Centers On Thanksgiving
Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants and retailers with exterior mall entrances will have the option to open their stores on Thursday, but access to mall common areas will be restricted until 6 a.m. on Friday.
