The merger is said to underscore the Group’s continued investment in its U.S. subsidiary, ensuring that Selle Royal USA is positioned to meet the evolving needs of retailers, partners and cyclists.
Category: Outdoor
Rip Curl CEO Joins World Surf League as CMO and President of North America
Farris, who will officially join the organization in September 2025, comes at a time when the WSL “continues to expand its global reach and invest in the fan experience across media, events and culture,” the organization continued.
Engineered for Whatever: Columbia Sportswear Debuts New Brand Platform
The new platform will roll out across all of Columbia’s consumer and marketing channels this fall, demonstrating how the brand’s “well-engineered gear is built to perform in even the most unpredictable outdoor conditions.” The campaign puts a playful spin and an irreverent tone, paired with outrageous scenarios on outdoor adventures.
EXEC: TNF’s Japan Distributor Sees Operating Profits Expand Double-Digits In Q1
Goldwin’s portfolio of brands, both owned or licensed, includes Goldwin, The North Face, Helly Hansen, Woolrich, Icebreaker, Macpac, Fischer, Sunski, Neutralworks, Play Earth Kids, Canterbury, Speedo, And Per Se, Allbirds, and Profecio.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints CFO and Secretary
Jennifer Fall Jung succeeds Jeff which as its chief financial officer and secretary, effective August 18. White will continue as chief financial officer and secretary until August 18, 2025. After this date, he will transition to a consulting role to assist with the leadership change until September 9, 2025.
Vallon Eyewear to Focus on Outdoor Specialty with Ben Peters Running Sales
Peters has 15 years of experience building and leading sales teams, developing sustainable frame and lens products, and expanding brand exposure in leadership roles with Maui Jim Sunglasses and Zeal Optics.
Solo Stove Drags Down Solo Brands Revenues in Q2; Chubbies Segment Shines
The Chubbies segment delivered another solid quarter, with sales up 13.1 percent and segment EBITDA up 48.3 percent in Q2. In contrast, the Solo Stove segment saw sales decline 45.8 percent, primarily driven by decreases in DTC sales.
Marine Max Appoints Independent Director to Board
Odilon Almeida has been named to the MarineMax Board’s Audit Committee. In conjunction with this appointment, Evelyn V. Follit and G. Clinton Moore will be retiring from the Board, not the result of any disagreement with the company.
Saucony Posts Sharp Jump in Q2 Sales for Wolverine WorldWide; Merrell Up 9.0 Percent
Strong double-digit growth at Saucony, accompanied by 9 percent constant-currency growth at Merrell, and coupled with another quarter of record gross margin, helped more than double the company’s Adjusted EPS year-over-year.
Vince Holding Corp. Regains Compliance with NYSE
Brendan Hoffman, CEO, commented, “We are pleased that the NYSE has approved our plan. We look forward to continuing to execute and deliver on our objectives that we believe will continue to yield results and drive shareholder value.”
Wolverine Launches “Best Boots” in 142-Year History with Infinity System
Tested in the Saucony Human Performance and Innovation Lab, a sister brand to Wolverine, the Alpha featuring Wolverine Infinity System “demonstrates a 234 percent increase in energy return in the heel, 121 percent in the forefoot and 142 percent more impact absorption than the current category-leading product.”
Bogs Wholesale Sales Weakness Impacts Parent Weyco’s Q2 Business
Weyco Group Inc. reported sales slid 8.9 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, dragged down by a declines in its North America wholesale segment of 14 percent for Bogs, 11 percent for Nunn Bush, and 10 percent for Stacy Adams. Earnings were down sharply with margins hurt by the impact of tariffs.
EXEC: July Manufacturing Index Indicates Contraction in U.S. for Fifth Straight Month
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fifth consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, based on ISM’s survey of the country’s supply executives.
GoPro Inc. Raises $50M Via Second Term Loan to Bolster Balance Sheet, Repay Debt
The company closed the debt financing as part of a strategic initiative to bolster its balance sheet and placed approximately $94 million in escrow to repay the convertible debt maturing in November 2025.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Hires Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Brandy Treadway, who most recently worked for RumbleOn, will oversee all enterprise legal, compliance and risk management functions supporting the company’s corporate, distribution centers and retail initiatives.
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