Boating Season Expected To Extend Into Fall 2022

According to an online survey of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) members across the U.S., 65 percent said they plan to go boating this Labor Day weekend. Almost 80 percent of respondents said they welcome lower gas prices and plan to extend their boating season into the fall.

W.C. Russell Moccasin Company Sold

The W.C. Russell Moccasin Company, the maker of boots for hiking, hunting, and outdoor sports based in Berlin, WI, was purchased by Luke Kolbie, founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, and Joe Julian, president and owner of Julian & Sons. Terms were not disclosed.

D3O Hires SVP, Marketing

D3O, the impact protection brand based in Huntington Beach, CA, hired Kevin Franks as SVP, marketing, North America.

KOA Reports 25M Households Plan To Camp Over Labor Day Holiday

The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report, August Edition, indicates that just over 25 million households plan to camp over the Labor Day Holiday. Continuing the camping demand, KOA’s annual North American Camping Report, released in April, forecasted a strong shoulder season.

Hibbett’s Q2 Misses Analyst Estimates

Hibbett Inc. reported second-quarter results that came in below Wall Street’s targets as the chain was impacted by delayed back-to-school sales and high freight costs. Same-store sales declined 9.2 percent in the quarter. The retailer still maintained its EPS guidance for the year.