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.
Category: Outdoor
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.
ThredUp Shares Jump as Resale Business Grows Amidst Tariff Hurdles for Retailers
Unlike many other companies that are trying to find their way through the tariff jungle (or jumble) these days, ThredUp was able to provide solid guidance by quarter for the rest of the year. That should please any analyst.
Lazydays Completes Sale of Tulsa Location to Ron Hoover RV
Lazydays Holdings Inc. completed the asset and real estate sale of its Tulsa, OK location to Ron Hoover RV & Marine. Lazydays now has 16 dealerships. Ron Hoover RV & Marine has multiple locations across Texas and Oklahoma.
Rab Opens New Store In Denver
Rab’s expansion follows its wholesale-led business approach. The new store serves as a brand showcase and community hub, boosting brand awareness and enhancing the customer experience.
Hardy and Greys Bolsters Rep Coverage
The two fly fishing brands owned by Pure Fishing added Jacob DePriest and Ross Kingsley as independent sales reps. DePriest will represent the brands across the TALO states and parts of the Midwest, while Kingsely will cover the Southern Rockies region.
EXEC: SFIA’s President & CEO Todd Smith Discusses the Power of Sports and Fitness
Todd Smith, president and CEO of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) since last October, talked with SGB Executive about how it is evolving to meet its mission to promote sports and fitness participation and industry growth, its new initiatives and the Trump administration’s decision to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test.
NRF and FDRA See Latest Tariff Structure Hurting Consumers
The National Retail Federation and Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America both issued statements expressing disappointment over the Trump Administration’s move last Thursday, July 31, to place tariffs on scores of countries.
REI Co-Op and Labor Groups Agree to National Bargaining Structure
An REI spokesperson stated that the agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to finding solutions to complex issues and clears the way for continued good-faith discussions toward a collective bargaining agreement.
Recall: Leatherman Charge Plus Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
In in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Leatherman has recalled the Charge Plus and Charge Plus TTi multi-tools. The tip of the knife blade does not fully fold into the handle, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
OR and Surf Expo Parent Posts Flat Q2 Organic Revenue
The owner of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows reported revenues of $105.5 million for the second quarter 2025, an increase of 22.7 percent due to acquisitions. Organic revenues were flattish, up 0.4 percent.
Dick’s SG Extends Expiration Date for Foot Locker Debt Exchange Offer
The retailer has extended the expiration date in connection with its previously announced offer to exchange Foot Locker notes for Dick’s notes to August 29. The exchange offer was due to expire on August 1.
Arris Composites Appoints Board Member
The maker of advanced materials such as carbon fiber for the footwear and cycling industry appointed Kevin Yeaman, president and CEO of Dolby Laboratories, to its Board of Directors. His experience “directly parallels Arris’ strategy to scale its proprietary technology and composite material innovation across mass-market industries through licensing and strategic partnerships.”
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