Exclusive partnership with leading Less-Lethal Personal Protection Solutions brand will create in-store and ecommerce shop-in-shops and live, in-store demo experience
WEST JORDAN, Utah, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today an exclusive partnership with Byrna Technologies (“Byrna”) (Nasdaq: BYRN), a technology company, specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, to develop dedicated in-store and e-commerce shop-in-shops featuring Byrna’s patented launchers and offering customers a live-fire demo experience in select locations.
“We are thrilled to partner with Byrna to feature their less-lethal personal protection solutions in many of our stores nationwide and online,” said Paul Stone, Sportsman’s Warehouse President and Chief Executive Officer. “In 2025, we’re deepening our commitment to our customers’ year-round personal protection needs, and Byrna is the ideal partner to lead the less-lethal category—empowering confidence in their every-day safety. With 146 stores across 32 states and a robust e-commerce platform, we are utilizing our infrastructure to offer customers a hands-on, safe experience while leveraging Byrna's powerful marketing channels and network of pro-Second Amendment influencers. Our partnership with Byrna, combined with our interactive in-store experience, we believe will attract new customers and drive increased store traffic, expanding our share of the personal protection market.”
The partnership between Sportsman’s Warehouse and Byrna includes exclusivity with the shop-in-shop experience in big box specialty retail. Together, the companies will move quickly to build-out dedicated Byrna sections in select Sportsman’s Warehouse locations, focusing on markets with high consumer interest in personal protection-all at a minimal cost. Sportsman’s will utilize its existing archery lanes to provide customers with a hands-on live product demo, enhancing the in-store experience. Additionally, Byrna will provide best-in-class training, including in-store sessions for all Sportsman’s Warehouse Outfitters, ensuring customers receive expert guidance and support.
“Byrna is proud to partner exclusively with Sportsman’s Warehouse to enhance the overall in-store experience and showcase our less-lethal personal protection solutions,” said Bryan Ganz, Chief Executive Officer of Byrna. “With demand for Byrna products continuing to grow, this is the perfect time to launch an omni-channel shop-in-shop partnership with a leading specialty retailer that shares a similar commitment to personal protection. With an 80% conversion when customers demo our products live, we are excited to move quickly with Sportsman’s Warehouse to roll-out the first wave of in-store Byrna shop-in-shops.”
About Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. is an outdoor specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of the seasoned outdoor veteran, the first-time participant, and everyone in between. We provide outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories.
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