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Anechoic Names Regional Sales Director for TALO Territory
Brice Gallasso is reportedly a “distinguished law enforcement professional with over 14 years of experience and numerous instructor-level accreditations, making him a valuable addition to the Anechoic team.”
Sportsman’s Warehouse Cuts Board Size to Six Members
Board members Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson have reportedly notified the Board of Directors of their intent to resign as Board members prior to the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Axil Brands Partners with Beretta Subsidiary for EU Expansion
The hearing protection and enhancement products company said the Agreement presents a unique opportunity for Axil to expand its EU presence in partnership with a “highly prestigious brand” within the hunting, sporting and defense community.
Olin Corp. and Winchester Ammo Team Meets with U.S. Legislators in D.C.
More than 40 members of Congress and leadership from the shooting sports and hunting industry were in attendance to discuss important topics.
Massimo Group Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
Full-year 2023 revenues were up 32.9 percent to $115.0 million on strong sales of powersports vehicles and Pontoon boats.
SDS Imports Hires Christopher DiCenso as CEO
DiCenso’s career includes being a managing partner at Growth Strategy Partners, where he specialized in accelerating revenue, profit and organizational growth for firearm and related companies.
NRF Appears to Promote Two Monthly Sales Trend Reports with Differing Data
March’s core retail sales as defined by the NRF, based on the census data but excluding auto dealers, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 3.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
CNBC/NRF: March Retail Sales Grew 2.7 Percent
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.36 percent seasonally-adjusted month-over-month and up 2.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year in March, according to the Retail Monitor.
Armament Systems Appoints Sales Director for Western U.S.
Carlos Ruiz, most recently a Riverside County deputy sheriff, is responsible for law enforcement agency and distributor relationships in an eleven-state territory.
Buds Guns Shop CEO Acquires Business from Founder Bud Wells
CEO Joe Murphy acquired sole ownership of the company. Murphy will remain as CEO continuing to grow its leadership role in the shooting sports industry.
U.S. House Passes the EXPLORE Act to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access
The Act’s passage through the House “represents a historic moment as it is the first outdoor recreation-specific bill package, and it achieves this without cost to taxpayers.”
NRF: Despite Baltimore Port Shutdown, Import Cargo Expected to Hit 2M Containers
The Baltimore bridge accident will likely shift container imports and exports to New York/New Jersey, Virginia and other surrounding ports until a shipping channel is cleared, perhaps as soon as within a couple of months.
Garmin Ltd. Transitions General Counsel Role as Andrew Etkind Retires
The company’s Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Josh Maxfield will assume the role of VP, general counsel and assistant secretary. Etkind will continue to serve as vice president and secretary for Garmin Ltd.
Watchtower Firearms Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Graham Kohlmeyer will play a crucial role as COO, driving the execution of Watchtower Firearms’ strategic roadmap in his new position.
NSSF Board of Governors Adds Member
Derek Sevcik is executive vice president, group publisher and operations, at Outdoor Sportsman Group. Before his current role, Sevcik was senior vice president of finance and publishing at OSG.
