SGB Update Sportsmans
Simms Promotes From Within To Leadership Team
Simms Fishing Products announced promotions from within to its leadership team.
Simms Acquires The River’s Edge
Simms Fishing Products, manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in fishing, announced it has acquired Bozeman, MT-based specialty retailer, The River’s Edge Fly Shop.
Costa Sunglasses Names Vice President, Marketing
Costa Sunglasses appointed industry veteran John Acosta as vice president of marketing.
Happy New Year!
SGB Media wishes all the best to you and your family as we head into 2022. We look forward to working together throughout the upcoming New Year!
Big Daddy Unlimited Appoints Sales Manager
Big Daddy Unlimited announced that Craig Butterworth had joined the members-only online guns and gear store as sales manager.
Orvis Hires Chief People Officer
Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.
U.S. Shoppers To Show “Generosity Of Spirit” This Holiday Season, Accenture Survey Finds
Americans are looking forward to the holiday season this year, with many planning to spend the same or more compared with last year and support charitable organizations and their local communities, according to the 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture.
Legacy Sports Appoints Mid-West Sales Director
Legacy Sports International announced the hiring of Darren Jacobson, Mid-West sales director, whose territory includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.
Bass Pro To Open Third St. Louis Location
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s announced plans to open a new store in Sunset Hills, MO. The 75,000-square-foot store will be the outdoor retailer’s third location in the St. Louis region.
ASA Elects Board Of Directors For 2022
Four American Sportfishing Association (ASA) members were elected, or re-elected, to fill two at-large seats and two regional seats on its Board of Directors for three-year terms begin October 1, 2021.
RBFF Report: Fishing Participation Booming
According to a recent study conducted by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, recreational fishing continues to surge and attracting a new and diverse audience.
Rapala USA Appoints Director, Field Promotions
Effective immediately, Dan Quinn has been promoted to director, Field Promotions, for Rapala USA from Field Promotions manager.
CRKT Taps Communications Pro For Marketing Manager Role
Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) welcomed Kyle Stuart as the company’s new marketing manager.
Maven Outdoor Equipment Co. To Build New HQ In Lander, WY
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Lander and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA) to build a new headquarters near the gateway entrance of Lander, WY.
Arcus Hunting Appoints VP Of Sales
Arcus Hunting, LLC announced the appointment of John-Paul (JP) Fischer to the position of vice president of sales. He was most recently at Benelli USA.
