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The Sportsman’s Guide is a direct marketer and internet retailer of hunting gear, fishing gear, military surplus, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods. It is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The company was founded by Gary Olen in 1970, and the first Sportsman’s Guide catalog mailed in 1976. In 2012, The Sportsman’s Guide employed about 700 people.〔Omastiak, Rebecca. “The Sportsman’s Guide Caters to Survivalists with New Products”. Twin Cities Business Magazine. 2013-4-3. Link: http://tcbmag.com/News/Recent-News/2013/April/The-Sportsmans-Guide-Launches-Survival-Gear-to-Gr〕 == History == The Sportsman’s Guide was founded by Gary Olen, getting its start in his basement in the winter of 1970. The first product, a patch for hunting jackets detailing the previous year’s trophy success, immediately proved popular with hunters across the country. The first Sportsman’s Guide catalog was just one page, and it was delivered at the time of the opening of the hunting season in 1977. By 1992, The Guide was mailing eight outdoor gear and clothing catalogs annually, and by 2012, the number had risen to 63. The Sportsman’s Guide has, over time, expanded its range to include ammunition, shooting supplies and accessories, clothing and footwear, camping gear, items for home, garden & patio, electronics, optics, gifts, sports and recreation, and truck and ATV items. In 2006, The Sportsman’s Guide was acquired for approximately $265 million by Redcats USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Redcats Group which is the home-shopping group owned by French luxury and distribution group PPR (Pinault-Printemps-Redoute).〔http://www.fashionwiredaily.com/first_word/media/article.weml?id=66〕 In 2012, The Sportsman’s Guide was acquired for $215 million by Northern Tool + Equipment.〔http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121108005989/en/Northern-Tool-Equipment-Enters-Agreement-Acquire-Sportsman%E2%80%99s〕 The Sportsman’s Guide headquarters is located in Southern St. Paul, Minnesota. The Sportsman’s Guide catalog and website, 365OutdoorWear.com, TruckMonkey.com, and a retail store all operate from the 330,000-square-foot building located on Farwell Avenue. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Sportsman's Guide」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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