Bogs’ Sales Climb 32 Percent In First Quarter

Weyco Group, Inc. reported North American wholesale sales for the Bogs outdoor brand rose 32 percent in the first quarter of 2021, as consumers continue to spend more time outdoors during the pandemic. Bogs also saw strong online sales.

Berghaus Appoints Global Brand Director

Berghaus has appointed Charlie Pym as its global brand director responsible for global product and marketing for the brand. He joins Berghaus from the cycling category, having been the marketing director of McLaren’s Pro Cycling program, which launched Team Bahrain McLaren.

Big 5 Posts 32 Percent Q1 Comp Gain

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported same-store sales jumped 31.8 percent in its first quarter ended April 4, well above guidance calling for a gain of 20 percent. Earnings likewise soared and came in about double guidance.

Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of Four Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of one Dick’s Sporting Goods location, one Warehouse Sale location and two locations of a new off-price store concept—Going, Going, Gone!—in May.

Brooklyn Boulders Appoints New CEO

Brooklyn Boulders announced the appointment of a new CEO, Martin Adler. Adler previously served as Brooklyn Boulders vice president of strategy & growth before becoming its interim CEO in August 2020.

Academy Sports Announces Secondary Stock Offering

Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc announced that certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 14 million shares of common stock of Academy.

Catch Co. Closes $38 Million Series B Funding Round

Catch Co. announced that it had closed a $38 million Series B funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm True Ventures with participation from Chicago-based prior investor TechNexus. To date, the fishing brand, content and commerce platform has raised $56 million in total funding.

L Catterton Completes Acquisition Of Birkenstock

L Catterton announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Birkenstock. In conjunction with the closing, Birkenstock has formed and appointed six members to the company’s Supervisory Board.