Bajío Sunglasses, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made sunglasses manufactured to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, added Stiltsville to its spring 2023 collection. Named after the ruins of prohibition-era social clubs in Biscayne Bay, Stiltsville is the newest in Bajio’s Tight Lines family of frames. Bajío sunglasses feature proprietary Lapis lens technology. Stiltsville is a full-wrap […]
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Cascade Designs Taps Industry Vet To Lead NAPR Sales And Marketing
Cascade Designs, the parent of MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, and Varilite, hired David Fee as VP of sales and marketing, North America/Pac Rim.
Globe International Sees Double-Digit Sales Declines In Fiscal H1; EBIT Shrinks
Globe International Limited, the Australian company that is home to the Globe, Salty Crew, FXD and Impala Skate brands, among others. reported a decline in sales and profitability for its half-year period ended December 31 as the downturn in the hardgoods market and general macro-economic conditions continued to have an impact on performance.
Skratch Labs Adds New Flavor Of Sport Crispy Rice Cake
Skratch Labs added a new flavor to its Crispy Sport Rice Cake Sport Fuel product line—Salted Maple + Mallow. The product provides “real food energy” powered by crispy rice made with brown rice, wild rice, red rice, and quinoa with 20g of complex carbs. The blend of complex and simple carbohydrates provides 180 calories of […]
Academy’s Debt Ratings Raised By Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Academy, Ltd.’s debt ratings to reflect Academy’s continued outperformance relative to expectations and the overall retail industry.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open In North Naples
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced it would open a new store in North Naples on March 2, making this the retailer’s first store in Southwest Florida and fourth in the state.

Planet Fitness’ Q4 Tops Wall Street Targets
Planet Fitness, Inc. reported fourth-quarter profits more than doubled, beating expectations and forecasted an upbeat full-year outlook following strength in its December national sales, which helped to drive “record membership growth.”

Yeti Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss On Massive Recall Charges
Yeti reported a loss in the fourth quarter as it absorbed $128.9 million in write-offs related to the recall of several magnet-lined products. Sales were up 1 percent in the fourth quarter but would have risen 10 percent, excluding the recalled products. Yeti also warned that 2023 profitability and sales would be impacted by the recall, with growth planned at 3-to-5 percent.
Skratch Labs Introduces New Flavor Of Recovery Sport Drink Mix
Skratch Labs released a new flavor, Strawberries + Cream, of its Recovery Sport Drink Mix to refuel, rehydrate and rebuild the body rapidly after a hard workout. The drink mix offers an optimal ratio of carbohydrates, protein (4:1), fat, and salt to facilitate immediate refueling and rehydration. It is a milk-based recovery mix, a complete […]
BikeExchange Partners With Blaupunkt E-Bikes For DTC Sales
Electronics brand Blaupunkt signed an exclusive agreement with BikeExchange naming them the DTC sales outlet for its foldable e-bikes in North America.
Sturm Ruger’s Sales Slide 11.2 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported sales declined 11..2 percent in the fourth quarter to close the year with a sales decline of 18.5 percent.
Wiley X Hires New CEO, CFO And SVP Sales
Protective eyewear brand Wiley X announced changes to its senior leadership structure. Co-Owners and brothers Myles, Jr. and Dan Freeman will retain senior leadership positions, with Dan Freeman stepping into the role of company CEO.
Adidas Renews Partnership With Major League Soccer
Adidas renewed a multi-year extension of its partnership with Major League Soccer.
Delta Galil Appoints President Of Branded Division
Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. hired Mark Stocker as president, Delta Galil Branded Division. Stocker will be based in New York, reporting directly to CEO Isaac Dabah.

Dick’s SG To Acquire Moosejaw From Walmart
Dick’s Sporting Goods agreed to acquire outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart.