Camping World Holdings Inc., the nation’s largest outdoor and RV company, announced the promotion of Brent Moody to the role of president of Camping World Holdings.
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Athletic Supply/Barcelona SG Acquires Three Team Dealers
Athletic Supply/Barcelona Sporting Goods, owned by Trivest Partners, has acquired three team dealers:Williams’ Sporting Goods (WSG), Cardinal’s Sports Center and Team Sports Inc. (TSO). In April, Trivest Partners recapitalized and merged Athletic Supply, Odessa, TX, and Barcelona Sports, based in Houston.
Birkenstock To Open First U.S. Store
Birkenstock announced the company has opened its first company-owned retail store in the United States. The store is located at 120 Spring Street in the historic SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan.
Yeti Re-Files For An Estimated $300 Million IPO
Yeti Holdings again filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. However, the deal size is likely a placeholder for an IPO that we estimate could raise upwards of $300 million. Yeti had previously filed to raise the same amount in July 2016, but withdrew the company’s initial filing in March of this year.
RECALL: TerraTrike Adult Tricycles
About 600 adult tricycles from TerraTrike are being recalled.
Decathlon Commits To Renewable Electricity
During last week’s Climate Week in New York City, Decathlon, Europe’s biggest sports retailer, announced that the company will be joining RE100, a global initiative by The Climate Group that unites 144 businesses committed to using renewable electricity to accelerate the shift to a low carbon economy.
Hibbett Sports Adds Two Online Features
Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc., a U.S. based athleisure retailer operating more than 1,000 premium athletic apparel, footwear and equipment stores in small and mid-sized markets, today announced the launch of the company’s two newest service enhancements: Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) and Reserve Online, Pick Up in Store (ROPIS).
Aisle Talk Week of September 24
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Amazon opening Amazon 4-star, a new physical store where everything for sale is rated four stars and above, is a top seller or is new and trending on Amazon.com.
Active-Lifestyle Well Represented On The Inc. 5000
Peloton, Bombas, Klymit, Xero Shoes and Hyperice were among a number of companies in the active-lifestyle space landing on The Inc. 5000, the magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Vail Resorts Q4 Loss Widens, Annual Earnings Expand
Vail Resorts Inc. reported that its losses in the fourth quarter ended July 31 grew to $83.7 million, or $2.07 a share, from $57.1 million, or $2.07, a year ago. Results were better than Wall Street’s consensus target of a loss of $2.26. Sales increased 1.2 percent. Resort Reported EBITDA growth for the year grew despite “very challenging conditions” in the western U.S. this past winter.
Wall Street Bullish On Nike Following Q1 Beat
While shares of Nike Inc. dipped slightly Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, bullish reports arrived from Wall Street touting Nike’s innovation platforms and accelerated growth in North America.
Golf Rounds Played Dip In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 1.6 percent in August year-over-year on a national level.
DPS Skis Hires European Sales Manager
DPS, makers of ski products, recently hired Louis Boudrias as part of the company’s internal sales team expansion. Boudrias will serve as the brand’s European sales manager.
Colorado Teardrops Announces Expansion And Relocation
Colorado Teardrops, specializing in premium teardrop style trailers, announced that it’s relocating its headquarters to a new building on October 1, allowing for further expansion as the company grows.
Vasque Names Allison Gettings VP And General Manager
Vasque Footwear, part of the Red Wing Shoe Company, announced that Allison Gettings has been named vice president and general manager of Red Wing Vasque. George Curleigh, who has served as vice president and general manager for Vasque and Red Wing Heritage for two years, will pivot to focus exclusively on the global growth of Red Wing Heritage.
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