NPD: U.S. Cycling Market Year-Over-Year Gains Moderate

In the 12 months ending October 2021, the U.S cycling market grew its revenue by only 3 percent compared to the prior year, to just over $8.4 billion, according to NPD Retail Tracking data. In the year-ago period, sales grew 45 percent.

SIMA Appoints Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the appointment of industry marketing veteran Vipe Desai as executive director effective immediately.

SilencerCo Appoints Creative Marketing Director

SilencerCo, based in West Valley City, UT, appointed Rich Wilkins as the new Creative Marketing Director. Wilkins will be responsible for the creative strategic direction of the manufacturer of firearm suppressors.

Swiss Kids Outdoor Brand, Namuk, Launches In North America

Namuk, a Swiss-based sustainable outdoor brand for kids, announced its expansion into the North American market with its headquarters based in Bend, OR. Founded in 2016, this expansion allows the brand to continue to develop products that combine functionality with style while integrating its sustainability standards. “Namuk solved a need for parents looking to find […]

Aero SUP Paddle Seat Transforms Bote Paddle Boards Into Sit-Atop Vessels

Bote has introduced its patent-pending Aero SUP Paddle Seat, a “simple product with big implications in the paddle industry.” “When the response to a product is ‘How did that not already exist?’, that’s when you know you’re onto something,” said Willie Vernon, vice president, marketing, BOTE. “The Aero SUP Paddle Seat is the most elegantly […]

Isbjörn Of Sweden Builds On Green Promise For FW22 season

Isbjörn of Sweden continues its commitment to sustainability for Fall/Winter 2022, with an updated range which is “97 percent bluesign certified.” Isbjörn was one of the first outdoor kids and teen brands to become a bluesign system partner and continues to build on the company’s green promise to use only sustainable fabrics and manufacturing processes. […]

Thor Industries Q1 Sales Expand 56 Percent

Thor Industries reported net earnings rose 113 percent in the first quarter ended October 31 as sales rose 55.9 percent. Consolidated RV backlog as of October 31 increased over 100 percent.

Solo Brands Q3 Sales Surge 138 Percent

Solo Brands, the parent of Solo Stove and other outdoor brands, reported adjusted earnings climbed 39.7 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 138.3 percent revenue gain.