One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fishing tackle is investing $1.1 billion (£900m) to acquire a US sportswear chain. JD Sports Fashion, owner of |Fishing Republic and GO Outdoors, has added Alabama-based chain Hibbetts ...
It’s been three years in the making but it’s finally arrived. The Engel Ultralite 60 – regarded by its manufacturer as the ultimate adventure-ready cooler – is now available. Here’s the low-down from Engel: “This ...
Eight years after launching its Motion Minnow swim bait, Marea Fishing has responded to customer demand for a new version of the lure. While the original eight-segment Motion Minnow was designed to sink quickly, the ...
With the establishment of its sales and distribution centre in Halmstad, Sweden, marking its permanent presence in Europe, Foundation Outdoor Group has appointed industry veteran Martin Bergman to its team. As Foundation’s Northern Europe Sales ...
Visitors can win free European flights to the only trade show in Europe in 2024 simply by registering online now and signing in at the show in Budapest in September. The names of ten visitors ...
Shimano suffered a tough start to 2024 with group sales down in the first quarter of the year by more than 20% compared with the previous year, and fishing revenue falling more than 11%. Bicycle ...
In a positive move for the fishing tackle industry in southern Europe, the Prime Minister of Greece has introduced a ban on bottom trawling in the country’s marina protected areas (MPAs) – the first such ...
Ranger Boats has reduced its workforce by 176 across three of its plants. The company, owned by Bass Pro Shops, says the cuts have been made in response to soft demand and the poor economy. ...
Emmanuel Viellard has been appointed Chairman of the Rapala VMC Board. He replaces Louis d’Alancon, who had held the position since 2018. The appointment was confirmed at the company’s AGM yesterday, just three days after ...
The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) has issued an ‘industry alert’ about the dangers facing recreational fishing in Europe. The association’s Board of Directors issued a formal notice to ensure companies within the trade ...
The body that represents the fishing tackle trade in Europe says that it is continuing to see ‘steady growth’ in its membership. The European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) has announced the names of companies ...
The fourth McGill to lead Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle Company assumed responsibility for managing the business this month. Drew McGill has been promoted from Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors to the position of ...
SPRO has secured the distribution of baits from Japanese brand Nories in the US. Based in Kennesaw, Georgia, SPRO plans to use its extensive distribution resources and retail network to introduce more American anglers to ...
Legislation being considered in Wisconsin could have a huge impact on recreational fishing throughout the US. The outcome could see a ban on technology, in particular the use of forward-facing and 360-degree imaging. The issue ...
EXPLR of Sweden, one of the largest distributors and retailers of paddle sports products in Scandinavia, has been appointed by RAILBLAZA to oversee its growth in Finland and Denmark. The moves comes following EXPLR’s investment ...