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AGB Global Vision Adds Key Account Manager to Team
Industry veteran Keith Weaver will focus on managing and strengthening key account relationships, optimizing product assortments and promotional strategies, and collaborating with the sales team to expand AGM’s dealer network.
Sierra Bullets, Barnes Bullets Partner with New Rep Agency
The company formed a new strategic partnership with H&G Outdoors, a family-owned sales rep agency in the outdoor sporting goods and shooting sports industries. Founded in 1978, H&G Outdoors has a well-established presence in the outdoor market.
Sightron Appoints Director of Sales
Long has spent over 27 years in the shooting sports industry. Before joining the company, Long was the national account manager with a Top 5 U.S. optics company for over 22 years.
Sig Sauer Recalls Romeo5 Red Dot Firearm
The products include a button cell battery that is not in child-resistant packaging, as Reese’s Law requires. In addition, the products do not bear the mandated warnings.
Winnebago Industries Appoints Oshkosh Executive to Board of Directors
Mike Pack is a corporate EVP at Oshkosh, where he serves as president of the company’s Vocational segment. Pack will serve on the Audit Committee and Technology & Innovation Committee of the Winnebago Board.
Primary Arms Optics Announces Senior Manager of International Sales
Headquarters in Houston, TX, the company announced the promotion of Alex Steier to senior manager of International Sales. In his new role he will support Primary Arms’ international distributors and customers network.
Adventure Vehicle Maker Rossmönster Hires New Chief Revenue Officer
Timothy Morgan brings over two decades of experience in the RV industry in sales, business development and strategic leadership. Morgan was honored as one of RV Associates’ “40 Under 40,” a testament to his leadership and vision.
NMMA Envisions New Powerboat Sales Returning to Growth in 2025 After Rough 2024
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, boating and fishing are the leading drivers of the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, contributing 2.3 percent of our nation’s GDP. Ninety-five percent of boats sold in the U.S. are made in America.
Costco December Comps Jump 9.9 Percent x-Gas; E-Commerce Jumped 35.7 Percent
E-commerce sales in December were said to be positively impacted by an estimated 15 percentage points, due to Thanksgiving / Black Friday / Cyber Monday occurring a week later in 2024 versus holiday 2023.
Otis Technology Partners with Covey Sales & Marketing for Central Region
The internal team will continue to support marketing, customer service and warranty support through Otis’ Lyons Falls, NY facility while working closely with Covey Sales & Marketing.
Retay USA Parent Hires Michael Narus as VP Marketing, Expands Sales Force
Michael Narus will oversee all U.S. marketing operations, focusing on engaging consumers with the performance and benefits of Retay USA and Breda AG products. The company also appointed independent sales agencies across four major territories.
Carhartt Opens Retail Store in SoHo
The new location joins the brand’s existing store in Seven Dials, in the St Giles district of the London Borough of Camden, in the West End of London.
NRF’s Chief Economist Believes 2024 Ended on a High Note
Jack Kleinhenz’s comments came in the January edition of the NRF’s Monthly Economic Review, in which he reported that the 2024 gross domestic product was on track to grow 2.7 percent over 2023, based on results for the first 11 months of the year.
Sitka Gear Opens Eighth U.S. Storefront
Sitka Gear has opened a new brand store in Columbus, OH, carrying its technical hunting and outdoor apparel gear. The company will host a grand opening on January 11.
Massimo Group Adds New Illinois Distribution Center to Network
With the addition of this Illinois facility, Massimo Group’s nationwide distribution network now has six points of distribution, including Edison, NJ; City of Industry, CA; Port Wentworth, GA; Houston, TX; Garland, TX; and Edwardsville, IL.
