Winnebago May See Tough Year Ahead as Fiscal Q1 Backlogs Fall 54 Percent

A 20 percent decline in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended November 25 was said to be primarily driven by lower unit sales related to market conditions, product mix, and higher discounts and allowances compared to the prior-year quarter, partially offset by carryover price increases related to higher motorized chassis costs.

Peak Ski Appoints Director of Business Development and Special Projects

Peak Ski Company announced it promoted Catie Park to director of business development and special projects. Most recently, Park was the manager of Peak Ski’s retail operations. Andy Wirth, co-founder and CEO, launched Peak Ski Company, based in Bozeman, MO, in April 2022 with the former Olympic alpine ski racer Bode Miller and has since […]

Delta Apparel Settles with Activist Investor

Delta Apparel, Inc. agreed to appoint Timothy Brog as a new independent director to its board in a move that avoids a proxy battle with Forager Capital Management, an Alabama-based hedge fund management firm. 

KOA Survey Points to Interest in Winter Camping

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s Monthly Report for December 2023 found that approximately 33 percent of campers plan to camp in winter and 58 percent showed some interest, marking a shift toward embracing the outdoors during the colder months.

PrimaLoft Promotes Cavassa to CEO, Joyce to Retire

Compass Diversified appointed Anne Cavassa as CEO of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc., effective January 1, 2024. This move follows Cavassa’s recent appointment as president and as former president and CEO, Mike Joyce, steps into retirement at year end.

Peloton Appoints New Board Member

Peloton announced the appointment of Chris Bruzzo, formerly a top executive at Electronic Arts, to its board of directors. Current Board member Jonathan Mildenhall will simultaneously step down from the board to focus on his expanding professional responsibilities.

RW Designs Acquired by Platinum Equity

Rainbow West Apparel (RW Designs), a private label house, was acquired by Platinum Equity portfolio company Hop Lun, a Hong Kong-based designer and manufacturer of undergarments and swimwear.

SFIA names Chief Operating Officer 

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association hired Glenn Horine as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2024, reporting to SFIA president and CEO Tom Cove. 

Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm

Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed.