Sitting in an armchair, sipping a cappuccino as dark clouds gathered over Holland & Holland, new chief operating officer Nigel Stuart, on his second day in post, told GTN that innovation is the secret to steering one of the world’s…
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Holland & Holland’s Nigel Stuart: the GTN Interview
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GTN interview: Game Fair’s James Gower
James Gower is the dynamic presence behind the Game Fair, our most eagerly anticipated country event. He tells Steve Faragher what to expect this year, and how they overcame uncertainty. SF: I’ve never been to The Game Fair before. Tell…
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Sir Geoffrey Clifton Brown MP – GTN Interview
The MP for the Cotswolds, Sir Geoffrey is chair of the influential all-party parliamentary group on shooting and conservation and a keen shot himself. We caught up with him to hear his opinion on the current state of shooting in…
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The GTN Interview: Viking’s managing director Sam MacArthur
Viking’s managing director, Sam MacArthur, talks to Ollie Harvey about how the company is transforming and her recent appointment to the GTA Council The 21st century has brought about huge advances in the shooting industry. Sam MacArthur’s parents established Viking…
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Game Fair MD James Gower: The GTN interview
Ahead of the Game Fair’s first day tomorrow, the event’s MD, James Gower, outlines his vision for the festival of the Great British countryside With over 60 years of experience it is no wonder that the Game Fair is described…
Trade Secrets: Arxus
Magnus Apler of Swedish boot brand Arxus talks to Gun Trade News about what to look for when buying – and selling – boots for shooting. UK distributor Hammond Sporting launched its range of high quality rubber boots from newly…
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Trade Secrets: Thomas Pehlke of Schmidt & Bender
Thomas Pehlke, area sales manager for Schmidt & Bender, talks about going solo in the UK market, the new Polar T96 and the future of optics technology
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GAME FAIR BUILD-UP: Interview with Tony Wall
It’s not long now until the CLA Game Fair opens its gates; we talked to director Tony Wall about the preparations
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The growth of Guerini
Huw Hopkins grabs a three-way interview with Anglo Italian Arms’s Kevin Gill and Mike Mansfield, plus new recruit Alistair Dawkes
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Building a brand
In a short space of time, leather goods firm Croots has become an iconic, award-winning English name. Allistair Croot tells Helena Venables how they managed it – and what lies ahead
