-WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NBS?-
NBS Hosts Hunting Accessories Business Development Meetings
From June 24-26, we hosted our last set of Business Development Meetings for the summer. The Hunting Accessories Committee Members & Advisors met with over a dozen vendor partners preparing programs and specials for the Fall Semi-Annual Market. Thank you to Ken Vandervest ( D&R Sports Center ), Nick Thomas ( Fin Feather Fur Outfitters ), Jon Fontius ( Dunham's Sporting Goods ), and Marty Plazo (NBS) for a great three days of meetings working hard for the Membership. See y'all back in Fort Worth in August!
If you see any of our Committee Members and Advisors at our Markets, conferences or industry events, please be sure to thank them for their efforts on the Membership's behalf!
NBS Staff Attends ICAST 2019 in Orlando
ICAST 2019 is taking place in Orlando, Florida, this week and Steven Baker (VP of Merchandising) and Marty Plazo (Senior Category Manager) will be in attendance working the show floor. If you will be there and want to meet with them regarding new products, special promotions, our upcoming Markets, or simply want to say hi, don't hesitate to reach out!
-MEMBER NEWS-
Murf's Guns Celebrates 70th Business Anniversary
Congratulations to our Member, Murf's Guns, in Duncan, Oklahoma, on celebrating their 70th business anniversary this month! They are having a 70th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 13, so if you're in the Duncan area, make sure to stop by and congratulate them on this accomplishment!
-INDUSTRY NEWS-
Walmart Shuts Down All Gun Sales in New Mexico After State Expands Background Check Requirements
Walmart will no longer sell firearms in its New Mexico stores after a universal background check measure went into effect in the state on Monday, July 8, 2019, requiring federally registered firearms sellers to facilitate gun sales between private parties. | For More...
ICAST Launches Official Digital New Product Showcase on July 9
The official ICAST New Product Showcase will “go live” this week in a digital format featuring online access to all 1,000+ New Product Showcase entries. The official Digital New Product Showcase is available at ICASTfishing.org and on the ICAST 2019 App. The app is available for Apple and Android devices. | For More...
-VENDOR NEWS-
Vista Outdoor Announces Sales of Savage Arms
Vista Outdoor announced on July 8, 2019, that it has completed the sale of the legal entity operating its Savage Arms and Stevens firearms brands to a financial buyer for a total purchase price of $170 million, comprised of $158 million paid at closing and $12 million to be paid upon maturity of a five-year seller note issued by the buyer to Vista Outdoor in connection with the transaction. | For More...
Nite Ize & Amazon File Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Nite Ize and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle against multiple counterfeit product importers and sellers spanning three countries, including the United States, Canada and China. The suit was filed after it was determined that counterfeiters were specifically, and wantonly, targeting Nite Ize’s Steelie hands-free mobile mounting system. | For More...
Outtech Names Scott Blackwell President
Outtech, Inc. announced on July 2, 2019, that its board of directors unanimously approved the promotion of Scott Blackwell from executive vice president to president, effective immediately. | For More...
Dakine Gets New Apparel Partner & Distributor
Marquee Brands on Monday announced that Global Brands Group (GBG) will be the official apparel partner and distributor for the Dakine brand. GBG will oversee all apparel categories including sport performance, lifestyle, outerwear and swim. | For More...
VF Corp. Appoints Denny Bruce as Dickies Global Brand President
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Denny Bruce to the position of global brand president, Dickies, effective July 1. He reports to Curt Holtz, executive vice president and group president, workwear. | For More...
Wigwam - No Fiber Left Behind
When Wigwam looked at manufacturing best practices from a broader lens, they wanted to do more. So, for every yarn that gets clipped and hits the cutting room floor, they adopted a ‘No Fiber Left Behind Policy’. | For More...
-MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA-
-HUNTING & ARCHERY-
6 Ways to Prepare for Busy Season
Whether you hit or missed your mark last year, analyzing those efforts can resolve problem areas and reveal insights for overcoming challenges. That can be difficult work, but own your mistakes—and your successes—and take steps to capitalize on them. | For More...
-FIREARMS-
The Evolution of the 6.5 Creedmoor
If you want to ensure that a new rifle round has a short life as it attempts to ascend the mountain of success, where it will languish in the foothills and perish, unloved and unmourned by all but a few devotees, then by all means give it a name that starts with “6.5.” | For More...
-WILDFIRES-
Wildfire Reminder from NSSF
Going outdoors today? The National Shooting Sports Foundation reminds you to check the fire danger levels in your area. Weather target shooting, camping or parking a car with a hot exhaust, remember to take precautions. | For More...
-NBS OUTDOOR MAGAZINE-
Summer 2019 Edition Available Now!
Click the magazine cover to view the digital version of the Summer 2019 edition of the quarterly NBS Outdoor Magazine. For more information on how you can be a part of the NBS Outdoor Magazine, please contact Steve Baker with Required Team Gear via email at steveb@requiredteamgear.com .   
-CRASH'S CORNER-
Netflix's Worst Nightmare Has Come True
Netflix’s glory days are over . And what’s coming next won’t be pleasant if you own Netflix stock. Until recently, Netflix was the only real streaming game in town. Many of the biggest, most powerful media companies on earth helped Netflix build its business. | For More...
Blog: Making Sure Your Stress Isn't Contagious
Stress doesn’t feel good to have, nor does it feel good to be around. Eighty percent of Americans  say  they feel stress during their day. In many organizations, stress feels baked into the work culture, even as everyone wonders what to do about it. | For More...
Crash's Meme of the Day
-GOT NEWS?-
If your company has news or information to share with NBS, contact Catherine Rash via email at crash@nbs.com or via phone at 817-605-2223.