Rocky Brands Inc. announced that it completed its previously announced acquisition of the performance and lifestyle footwear business of Honeywell International, Inc., including The Original Muck Boot Company and XTRATUF footwear brands for $230 million.
Category: Outdoor

Nosler Announces 2020 Sales Representative Of The Year Awards
Nosler Inc. said recently presented awards to its top-performing sale representatives within the company’s independent sales and marketing groups.

Rocky Brands Announces New Share Repurchase Program
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.

Dorel Sports’ Q4 Revenues Climb 14 Percent
Dorel Industries Inc. reported sales at its Dorel Sports cycling segment rose 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Demand for bikes remains strong with the gains held back by supply chain constraints that are limiting component availability.

Vail Resorts Sees Improving Visitation Rates
Vail Resorts Inc. reported total visitation across its North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas were down 5 percent in the second quarter. Season-to-date total skier visits through March 7 were down 8.2 percent.

New Winter Records In Occupancy And Rate For Southeast Lodging Properties
Global tourism suffered due to COVID-19 but resort properties in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina flourished, setting all-time highs for winter occupancy as the season wrapped up on February 28, 2021. The results were released by DestiMetrics.
Royal Robbins Opens Retail Store On Newbury Street In Boston
On March 7, Royal Robbins opened its first retail store in downtown Boston located at 304 Newbury Street. The 1,000 square-foot store is located in Boston’s Back Bay and down the street from its sister brand, Fjällräven.

Camping World Announces Planned Acquisition Of Nielson RV In Utah
Camping World Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire Nielson RV. The agreement includes two RV Dealership locations, one residing in St. George, UT and a second in Hurricane, UT.

SIA Announces Consumer Festival Dates
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) launched exhibitor pre-registration for its winter outdoor consumer shows—the Snowbound Festivals—featuring the winter outdoor brands.

Herschel Supply Appoints First Chief Executive Officer
Herschel Supply Co. announced that Jon Hoerauf will join the company as chief executive officer, effective immediately. He was formerly president at Arc’teryx.

Court Finds For Cocona In Patent Infringement Case Versus The North Face
Cocona Labs said it has prevailed in a patent infringement case brought against The North Face (TNF). Cocona said the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on March 4 affirmed the validity of key claims of its patent.

Clarus’ Q4 Sales Jump 24 Percent
Clarus Corp. reported sales grew 24 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Finds Equity Investor
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc., based in Biddeford, ME, has secured an investment from T-street Capital, LLC.

Croakies Announces New Partnership With Pacsun
Croakies announced a new partnership with Pacsun. As part of this partnership, an assortment of Croakies branded eyewear retainers will be sold on Pacsun’s website.

Garmont International Secures New Investor
Garmont International, based in Treviso, Italy, announced that Italian Strategy Private Equity (ISPE), managed by Riello Investimenti Partners Sgr Spa, has entered into the share capital of the company with a 65 percent stake in its shares. Of the remaining 35 percent, Pierangelo Bressan, current president and CEO, holds 30 percent and will continue in his present role.