Wilson Sporting Goods Opens First California Retail Location

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. Wilson has two stores in Chicago and three in Manhattan, including their SoHo flagship and stores on the Upper East Side and Columbus Circle.

Report: One In Five Campers Affected By Flooding And Natural Disasters In 2022

The Dyrt, an app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Many campers will be facing a similar situation this year, especially in California where the Sierra Nevada snowpack is the second highest on record since 1950 and 80 percent of it has yet to melt.

Titleist Parent Sees 13 Percent Q1 Revenue Growth

Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist, FootJoy and KJUS, reported earnings rose 15.2 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on a 13.2 percent sales gain. The gains were led by a healthy double-digit increase in golf balls and club sales with the U.S. turning in the best regional performance. Results beat analyst expectations although Acushnet maintained its full-year guidance.

Velous Footwear Introduces Hoya Adjustable Recovery Slide

Velous Footwear expanded its line of recovery sandals with the Hoya Adjustable Slide, created to help feet, ankles, knees, and legs recover quickly from participation in sports or strenuous activities, with the brand’s patent-pending Tri-Motion Technology. “The Hoya Adjustable Slide rounds out our recovery sandal lineup and features an adjustable upper for a custom fit,” […]

Solo Brands Swings To Q1 Profit As Sales And Margins Expand

Solo Brands, Inc. saw net sales increase 7.3 percent to $88.2 million in the first quarter from $82.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily driven by new strategic partnerships and continued market penetration within the wholesale sales channel.

Vista Outdoor Posts Heavy Loss On Impairment Charge

Vista Outdoor reported a net loss of $294 million after taking an impairment charge of $374 million. Adjusted earnings per share were down 47.1 percent on a sales decline of 8 percent and lower gross margins.  Vista forecast sales for the current year to decline by about 6.5 percent.