The increase in net sales was said to be due to an 11 percent increase in the number of boats sold during the quarter and a 10 percent increase in the average selling price per boat, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales.
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Puma’s Q2 Earnings Down, Sales Up Despite North America Decline
Second quarter earnings declined on higher costs and currency effects despite an 11 percent currency-neutral sales gain for the period. However, earnings topped analyst expectations on strength in China, Europe and Latin America.
NRS x OnWater Launch Navigation App For Paddlers
Northwest River Supplies (NRS), an equipment and apparel supplier for water recreation, safety and rescue, launched PaddleWays, a paddling navigation app in partnership with onWater. “While other adventure sports have long benefitted from widely used mobile technologies, paddlesports has been left behind, until now,” said NRS Chief Marketing Officer Mark Deming. “Our vision for PaddleWays is […]
Garmin Opens Firstbeat Analytics Lab
Garmin reported that it opened its Firstbeat Analytics Lab in Jyväskylä, Finland. The research and testing facility will support the development of smartwatches, cycling computers and advanced wellness products.
Big Agnes Closes On Purchase Of Steamboat Springs Headquarters
Firehouse Holdings, LLC, wholly owned by the Big Agnes Ownership Group, which has been leasing to Big Agnes its headquarters in downtown Steamboat Spring, CO, closed on the building’s purchase on June 30, 2023.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level in Two Years
The Conference Board’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index hit 117 in July, rising from 110.1 the month before. The index increased for the third consecutive month, bounding even higher after a sharp upswing in June.
Xero Shoes Taps 20-Year Footwear Vet as Chief Product Officer
Xero Shoes hire Michael Pao as chief product officer, effective immediately. Pao’s hire comes as Dennis Driscoll, Xero Shoes’ chief product officer, retires after a nearly 50-year career in the footwear industry.
RG Barry Hires Director of Merchandising for Dearfoams
RG Barry, the parent company of the Dearfoams and Baggalini brands, tapped long-time footwear industry vet Bradley George as director of merchandising for the Dearfoams brand.
OrderMyGear Appoints VP of Revenue Operations
OrderMyGear promoted Adam Gainey to VP of revenue operations. The company said Gainey would play a pivotal role in developing and executing on strategies that improve client acquisition, growth and satisfaction.
Retail and Vendor Business Groups Say Court Erred in China 301 Tariff Case
The NRF, AFAA, FDRA and other business groups urge The U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse judgment and vacate List 3 and List 4A China Section 301 tariffs.
Report: RV Shipments Down Nearly 50 Percent in First Half
The RVIA’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,095 units, a decrease of 46.4 percent compared to June 2022. Halfway through 2023, RV shipments are down 49.2 percent.
UPS and Teamsters Reach Five-Year Deal, Averting Strike
UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing about 330,000 UPS employees in the U.S., have reportedly reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement.
Primus To Launch Ulti Stove Systems and Pots
For Spring 2024, Primus will launch the Ulti Stove System and Ulti Pots. The Ulti Stove Systems is a wind-resistant cooking solution receiving an ISPO Award for “Innovative Outdoor Stove” at the OutDoor by ISPO 2023 trade show in Munich, Germany. “We’ve been providing solutions to explorers for the past 130 years and are excited […]
Lazydays Closes on Knoxville RV Dealer Acquisition
Lazydays reported it completed the acquisition of Buddy Gregg RVs & Motor Homes in Knoxville, TN. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the company’s presence in the Knoxville market.
Life Fitness Hires New Chief Executive Officer
Life Fitness, the maker of commercial fitness equipment, tapped Jim Pisani as CEO effective immediately, with Paul Stoneham transitioning from a senior advisor to the company’s Board of Directors. Most recently, Pisani led the Outdoor & Recreation Business Segment for Newell Brands and was the global president of Timberland.
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