SGB Update Sportsmans
Scope Mount Specialist Warne Retains Western Rep Coverage
Warne, the manufacturer of scope mounts and shooting accessories based in Tualatin, OR, retained Odle Sales for representation across the Western U.S.
MidwayUSA Makes Several Merchandising Promotions
The e-commerce retailer for shooting sports promote Josh Costello to director of Merchandising/Shooting; Joe St. Clair to director of Merchandising/Hunting & Outdoors; and Nate Hill to director of Merchandising/Product Information.
June CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Report Reveals DD Growth in Key Channels
The effects of a Juneteenth holiday falling on a Friday this year and creating another three-day weekend for the retail month of June – which ran through July 4 this year – also provided a year-over-year boost for retailers and restaurants even as falling gas prices cut into some top-line trends in the month-over-month assessment of the retail business.
Costco’s June Comps Climb 8.8 Percent, Digital-Enabled Sales Surge
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s same-store sales, excluding changes in gas prices and foreign exchange, were up 7.6 percent in the U.S. and 7 percent in total. Digitally-enabled sales gained 21.5 percent on that basis.
Millennium Outdoors Names Director of Sales and Marketing
Millennium Outdoors, known for its tree stands, hunting blinds, tripods, and marine seating for shooting enthusiasts, appointed Scott Ware as its new director of sales and marketing. His career includes a 26-year tenure with Outtech, the rep group that supports Millennium’s sales and marketing efforts.
MidwayUSA Promotes Jeff Larkin to President
The e-commerce retailer for shooting sports promoted longtime executive Jeff Larkin to president, effective immediately. A 33-year veteran of the company, Larkin will report to Larry Potterfield, founder, chairman of the Board, and CEO
Chris Metz Snagged by Camco as CEO to Build Out Outdoor Lifestyle Market
The former Solo Brands CEO and Vista Outdoor exec joined Camco Manufacturing, a maker of parts and accessories for recreational vehicle (RV), marine, camping, towing, and outdoor recreation industries, as CEO, effective immediately.
Rad Life Mobility Acquires QuietKat from Revelyst
Rad Life Mobility, a subsidiary of Life Electric Vehicles Holdings formed after acquiring Rad Power Bikes earlier in 2026, has officially purchased QuietKat, an off-road e-bike brand formerly owned by Revelyst, Inc.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Surge Double-Digits in June
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that its NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure for April 2026 surged 11.7 percent, marking its fifth consecutive month of gains.
Heritage Outdoor Group Acquires Badlands
Heritage Outdoor Group, the owner of PSE Archery, Kryptek and Protekt, has acquired Badlands, the hunting backpack, gear and apparel brand, from W. C. Bradley Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bass Pro Shops Plans New Mega Adventure Store Serving Greater San Diego Region
The new 148,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops will be located at Grossmont Center in La Mesa, with access from the intersection of State Route 125 and Interstate 8. The store is expected to open in 2028.
Duckett Fishing Appoints National Sales Manager and Product Develop Manager
Duckett Fishing promoted Brad Ableman to the dual role of national sales manager and product develop manager. In this expanded leadership position, Ableman will oversee the company’s national sales strategy while also leading product development initiatives.
Darby Communications Promotes Three to Key Agency Leadership Roles
Three strategic promotions prepare the agency for the next round of growth reportedly sparked by its continued expansion into the hunt and fish markets, a deepening of its outdoor specialty and endurance sports portfolio, and a recent brand refresh that reflects the agency’s evolution and maturity.
Yeti Opens First European Flagship Store in Munich
Spanning 1,600 square feet, the store is at Georg-Kronawitter-Platz 2 in downtown Munich.
Leatherman Tool Group Names Robert Yturri Global VP Sales & Marketing
Robert Yturri is expected to lead Leatherman’s global sales and marketing teams, oversee commercial strategy, brand development, go-to-market execution and customer engagement across all channels and regions.
