Twin Vee said it plans to elevate the Bahama Boat Works product by “seamlessly integrating” Twin Vee’s innovation and engineering expertise. The key to this transition is the continued involvement of Bahama’s master boat builder, Scott Henley, who is “one of the most prolific and respected figures in the marine industry.”
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NRF: Summer Import Cargo Forecast to Surge but Full Year is Expected Down
Ports have not yet reported numbers for May but Global Port Tracker projected the month at down 13.4 percent from April and down 8.1 percent year-over-year. Volume is expected to surge over the summer and then expected to drop sharply for the remainder of 2025, with large year-over-year declines seen partly because imports in late 2024.
Dick’s SG Promotes Amanda Bonzo to VP Communications
Dick’s Sporting Goods promoted Amanda Bonzo to VP of communications. She joined Dick’s as senior director of communications in 2020 and took over as communications lead from former chief communications officer Peter Land in 2023.
Survey: What is the Price Increase Cutoff for Consumers to Drop a Purchase?
A recent survey conducted by ESW, compiled in “Impact of Tariffs on Purchasing Decisions,” reveals that 6 in 10 U.S. consumers will not absorb a 10 percent or greater increase in pricing at checkout due to tariffs.
Lazydays Holdings Completes Sale of Two Additional RV Sales Locations
The company has sold its Fort Pierce, FL and Mesa, AZ locations to General R.V. Center, Inc. In the coming weeks, the companies expect to complete the remaining divestiture in Longmont, CO.
Gearhead Outfitters Closes Store in Kansas
The closing of the Olathe store is part of a “broader strategic review” of the Arkansas-based, family-owned and operated retail company’s overall national footprint. The nearby Overland Park store will remain open.
Dick’s SG Seeks to Make Debt Exchange with Foot Locker as Part of Acquisition Deal
The U.S. retailer of sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories, is offering to exchange its debt for Foot Locker’s $400 million outstanding debt as part of its pending acquisition.
Abode Outside Names Bill Chandler Director of Sales; Adds Indie Reps
A veteran in the Outdoor and Specialty CPG industries, Chandler brings over 25 years of experience driving wholesale growth, building sales teams and strengthening brand visibility across North America and global markets.
Frank Hugelmeyer Named Board President for the International Council of Marine Industry Associations
The former Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) CEO and current National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) President and CEO has been elected the incoming Board president of ICOMIA to serve a two-year term.
Bass Pro Shops to Open New Outpost in Muncy, Pennsylvania
Bass Pro Shops will have four stores in Pennsylvania following the completion of the 75,000-square-foot Outpost store in Muncy, which is part of the redevelopment of a former Lycoming Mall property into “The District.” The design approach for The District will “emphasize community character, outdoor heritage and a sense of place.”
EXEC: Duluth’s New CEO Sets Strategy to Return to Profitable Growth
In her first quarterly call since returning to Duluth Holdings, Inc. as president and CEO, Stephanie Pugliese said the company is “taking decisive actions to get this great company and unique and powerful brand back on the path to profitability and growth,” including rationalizing SKUs, reducing costs and complexity across multiple areas and exploring store closings while investing in innovation.
Vail Resorts Tempers FY Guide on Weaker Lift Ticket Visitation, CEO Transition Costs
The revised guidance reflects the lower than expected lift ticket visitation in the spring that was partially mitigated by the company’s focus on its resource efficiency transformation plan and strong cost discipline. It also now includes an estimated $9 million in one-time costs related to the CEO transition announced in late May.
GoPro, Inc. Adds Two Members to Board of Directors
GoPro, Inc. appointed Mike Dennison, CEO of Fox Factory Holding Corp. and Emily Culp, chief brand and strategy officer of BodyHealth, to its Board of Directors.
G-Form Drops RideWire Collection in Collab with Emil Johansson
The G-Form x Emil Johansson EJ signature collection, “RideWire,” is ideally suited for downhill, enduro, slopestyle, and gravity MTB riding styles.
Winnebago Sees Fiscal Q3 Falling Short of Analyst Targets
The maker of motorhomes and towables said it expects earnings and sales for the fiscal third quarter ended May 31 to come in below analyst targets due to “worsening consumer sentiment and an increasingly cautious dealer network in the final two months of our fiscal third quarter.”
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