SGB Update Sportsmans
Hiviz Shooting Systems Partners With H&G Marketing
Hiviz Shooting Systems, manufacturer of sights, recoil pads and shooting accessories, employed H&G Marketing for manufacturer representation in the shooting sports market for a majority of the United States. “We are looking forward to a longstanding relationship with one of the most respected rep groups in the United States,” stated Leaha Wirth, VP of sales […]
Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
Concept III Names Clove Hitch Global Marketing Agency Of Record
The Chicago-based agency is charged with enhancing Concept III’s digital presence as well as developing an integrated, global campaign to reach key stakeholders.
Gander Mountain Adds Store In Colorado
Gander Mountain will hold opening festivities for its new store in Parker, CO for four days starting on September 15.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Donates To NSSF’s #GUNVOTE President’s Club
The firearms maker contributed $100,000 in support of the association’s critical voter registration and education campaign.
Newell-Jarden Synergies Accruing Fast
Cost synergies from the merger of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Jarden Corp. will be closer to the high end of the $50-to $80-million range forecast for this year.
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
Gore Fabrics Extends Taiwanese Partnership
Under the partnership, Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. will boost its production of consumer fabrics so W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. can focus on product innovation.
NPS Visits Fall in August
Visitation to national parks dipped 2.32 percent in August, but remains well above its year-to-date level from a year ago, National Park Service data show.
Slovenia’s Elan Names Three Senior Leaders
The appointments complete a transition toward a western-style management structure for the maker of advanced composites used in skis, snowboards and other products.
Mission Ready To Acquire Outerwear Maker Wild Things
Defense consulting firm to pay $4.5 million for military and outdoor apparel and gear brand, growing its manufacturing and product capabilities.
Smith & Wesson’s Q1 Revenues Climb 40 Percent
Earnings vaulted 126.4 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
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.
