All Hunting & Fishing articles – Page 6
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News briefsJohan Svanström to leave RVRC’s board of directors
Johan Svanström informed the board of directors of RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) that he wishes to resign from his position as a member of the board effective Feb. 24, 2023. Svanström is taking on a role as CEO of Rightmove, a U.K. listed company, and is unable to continue his ...
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News briefsOutdoor Research has a new U.K. partner
Seattle-based Outdoor Research (OR) has announced a new licensing partnership with U.K.-based Brigantes Consulting Limited to launch new products under the OR Pro brand across Europe and the Middle East. Tactical apparel and equipment procurement specialists Brigantes has been a defense supplier to NATO military and elite police units since ...
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ArticleShimano with new sales and profit record for its bicycle division
Many companies – irrespective of the industry – lost ground, especially in the second half of 2022. Inflation triggered by the Ukraine war has led to a buying restraint on the part of consumers worldwide. Everyone is feeling the pinch. But there are a few exceptions: For Shimano, for example, ...
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News briefsPolartec’s owner announces new leadership structure
Milliken & Company has promoted Ramesh Kesh and Eric Yung, two long-time employees, to new roles and responsibilities. In addition to his position as senior vice president of Milliken & Company, Kesh will now also oversee all Polartec business units, as well as the government and defense business units. Kesh ...
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News briefsMajor Craft opens a distribution hub in Spain
Major Craft, a Japanese fishing tackle supplier with headquarters in Osaka, has opened an office and warehouse in Madrid. The new distribution hub is part of the company’s plan to increase its sales presence in Europe and better serve that market. The company has also announced plans to develop rods, ...
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News briefsRevolutionRace sales up 30% in Q2
Under new CEO Paul Fischbein, RVRC Holding generated record quarterly sales of 509 million kroner (€46.5m) against SEK 392 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 31. Adjusted EBIT was flat at SEK 117 million (€10.7m) as gross profit contracted to 70.7 percent from 71.4 percent. EBIT margin came in ...
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ArticleRapala issues profit warning after poor weather hits winter sales
Fishing equipment maker Rapala has issued a profit warning after reporting a fall in 2022 earnings and sales due to poor winter weather in the northern hemisphere and high inventories.
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ArticleNew president and CEO to come at Thule
The Thule Group AB will be making Matthias Ankarberg – a member of the Thule Group board since 2018 – its president and CEO no later than Aug. 9. Ankarberg will be joining Thule from his current position as CEO of Byggmax Group. His former positions include global sales and ...
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News briefsAmerican Outdoor Brands sues The Allen Company for patent infringement
American Outdoor Brands (AOB) has announced that it has filed a complaint against The Allen Company, alleging “repeated infringement by Allen of America Outdoor Brands’ patent rights incorporated in the Lead Sled shooting rests; Orange Peel shooting targets; and Ultimate Target Stand through Allen’s sales of the Shottrax and Shot-Rock ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor replaces CEO Chris Metz with interim chief Gary McArthur
The board of Vista Outdoor Inc, parent company of 41 brands in the outdoor and firearms sectors, has asked its CEO Chris Metz to resign from his role after the company’s board lost confidence in his leadership. The board, which named director Gary McArthur as Vista’s interim chief, said Metz ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor net income dips 45% in Q3
Vista Outdoor, the group that owns 41 sporting and outdoor brands, saw its Q3 net income fall by 45 percent to $65.1 million from $118.1 million for the third quarter ending Dec. 25. Reported earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) declined by 38.8 percent to $97.3 million. Earnings before interest, ...
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News briefsVass returns to mainland Europe
Vass is returning to the European market, Angling International has reported. Last month, the U.K.-based fishing rainwear and waders supplier opened its European operations center and warehouse to enable regional retailers to stock its range again. Since Brexit, it has been difficult for anglers in mainland Europe to buy Vass’ ...
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News briefsAmerican Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) enters Japanese market
Fishing clothing specialist American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) has announced a distribution deal in Japan. Sunline, the Japanese fishing line maker that has been appointed as its distribution partner, will manage the sales and marketing of AFTCO products in the country. AFTCO, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Santa Ana, ...
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News briefsRaven Hengelsport has ceased trading
Raven Hengelsport, one of Europe’s biggest tackle retailers, has ceased operating. The District Court of Central Netherlands has appointed J.P. Davids of Davids Advocaten as administrator, Angling International has reported. The company will be declared bankrupt if no options are found to continue activities. Raven started its business back in ...
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News briefsThe Salon de la Pêche en Mer 2023 has been canceled
The Salon de la Pêche en Mer organizers have announced that this year’s edition of the event, one of Europe’s largest and best-known fishing shows, has been canceled. The show was expected to take place in Nantes, France, on March 3-5. “The current conditions are not suitable for the organization ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors starting to see some supply chain relief
Johnson Outdoors, which began to experience some easing of supply chain availability in its fishing business in the fourth quarter, reported a 39 percent increase in net income to $9.7 million from $6.9 million for the period ended Sept. 30. Operating profit, however, slipped 2.0 percent to $13.3 million from ...
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ArticleSilva acquires Primus, Fenix Outdoor remains distribution partner for select markets
Swedish outdoor equipment company Silva, which was acquired by equity investor Verdane in 2021 with decisive expansion plans, has acquired 100 percent of the Primus AB shares from Fenix Outdoor (which also sold its brand Brunton at the end of last year). Source: Primus Both Silva ...
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News briefsIWA OutdoorClassics 2023 report growing interest by international brands
IWA OutdoorClassics 2023, which will be held at the Nuremberg exhibition center from March 2-5, 2023, is coming up. The trade show for hunting and shooting sports as well as outdoor equipment and safety reported 834 registered exhibitors (from 48 countries) already in mid-November, 30 percent of them as first-time ...
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News briefsRapala's president and CEO resigns
The Finland-based fishing tackle company Rapala VMC Corporation has announced that the brand’s board of directors and Nicolas Cederström Warchalowski, who has been the company’s president and CEO since March 2020, have mutually agreed that he will resign from his role, effective immediately. The board has appointed Rapala’s chairman Louis ...
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News briefsSports fishing equipment market to post 3.21% growth by 2026
The sports fishing equipment market is projected to accelerate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.21 percent during the 2021-2026 period, representing an incremental growth of US$2.45 billion, according to a new report by research and advisory firm Technavio. Growth will be driven by the rising popularity of ...
