Hunting/Shooting

10/21/2024 |  Sitka Gear To Open Two Stores in Minneapolis (SGB UPDATE) Sitka Gear is opening two stores in Minneapolis, marking the hunting apparel brand’s fourth and fifth brick-and-mortar locations.
Sitka’s newest store is located at 12499 Elm Creek Blvd N, Suite A1, in Maple Grove. The 2,629-square-foot space will feature a wide selection of Sitka’s hunting apparel, along with exclusive items designed for the Minnesota location by local artist Cody Petts. A grand opening celebration will be held on October 26 and feature an appearance by former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes.

10/21/2024 |  X-Vision Optics Expands Midwest Coverage (SGB UPDATE) X-Vision Optics, a manufacturer of performance night vision and thermal optics, has partnered with Farm King Central Warehouse.
Through this agreement, Farm King will use its extensive retail network in the Midwest to distribute X-Vision’s products in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, meeting the growing demand for its thermal imaging, night vision equipment and accessory lines.

10/15/2024 |  TrueTimber Acquires Blizzard Buddy; Integrates Tech into Current Offerings (SGB UPDATE) TrueTimber, which uses high-fidelity digital photography to create realistic camouflage patterns, announced the acquisition of Blizzard Buddy, expanding its product lineup.
The company said in a media release that the acquisition “aligns perfectly with TrueTimber’s commitment to delivering top-of-the-line hunting apparel and gear that meet the demands of even the most challenging environments.”

10/15/2024 |  SDS Imports Rebrands as SDS Arms (SGB UPDATE) SDS Imports, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories in Knoxville, TN, and an import partner of Tisas USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms, has rebranded to SDS Arms to help grow its sales and reach in the U.S. firearms market 

10/2/2024 |  Scent Thief Retains New Sales Rep Group (SGB UPDATE) Scent Thief, the manufacturer of scent control technology for the hunting industry, retained The Outdoor Business Solutions Group (OBSG) as its sales representative agency.
This partnership intends to strengthen Scent Thief’s retail presence across key markets.