Johnson Outdoors Reports Record Sales And Earnings For Fiscal Year 2021

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced higher revenue and earnings for the fiscal year ending October 1, 2021. Continued high demand for products in Fishing, Camping and Watercraft Recreation propelled a 26 percent increase in sales as operating profit grew 56.6 percent and net income rose 51 percent over the prior fiscal year.

Vail Resorts Shrinks Q1 Loss

Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a slightly narrower loss in its fiscal first quarter ended October 31, strong pass sales results for the upcoming 2021/22 North American ski season, and reaffirmed its guidance for Resort Reported EBITDA for fiscal 2022.

Kohl’s Debt Ratings Upgraded

Moody’s Investors Service changed Kohl’s Corporation’s outlook to stable from negative due to its improved credit metrics and improved profitability.

Vail Resorts To Acquire Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced it had agreed to purchase Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania from Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc. As a part of the acquisition, Vail Resorts will also acquire Hidden Valley Resort and the operations of Laurel Mountain Ski Area.

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.