Helen of Troy Limited, the parent of Hydro Flask, reported earnings and revenue in the third quarter exceeded expectations, but the company trimmed its full-year sales outlook citing deceleration of growth in China e-commerce.
Category: Outdoor
Camping World Acquires Minnesota RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Coates RV with locations in Hugo and Cloquet in Minnesota.
Wigwam Socks Announces Ambassadors Search
Wigwam Mills Inc., the maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks, has announced it is searching for Wigwam brand ambassadors to wear and represent their socks and the Wigwam brand during the current year. The program, called #TeamWigwam, will include a diverse group of approximately 12 of athletes.
Third Gander Outdoors Location Closes
Camping World has closed a Gander Outdoors stores in Appleton, WI, the third Gander Outdoors to close since re-opening the former Gander Mountain chain.
Sporting Goods’ Purge: Where Did They Land?
The liquidation of Sports Authority and other retail closures and mega-mergers over the last few years led to many executives finding new jobs inside and outside the industry. See where many landed.
Vital Outdoors To Open Second Colorado Location
Vital Outdoors, an outdoor and recreation lifestyle retailer, on Monday announced that it will open its second store in Colorado at the end of February. The company opened its first store in Golden, CO, more than 10 years ago.
Dorel Juvenile Europe Announces Senior Management Changes
Dorel Industries Inc. on Monday announced it has replaced the president and CEO of Dorel Juvenile Europe (DJE). Raul Sepulveda has assumed the duties of Charles De Kervénoaël, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. In addition, Adriano Nascentes, previously with Dorel Sports, has been named to the newly created position of COO, DJE.
Yeti Appoints Melisa Goldie As Chief Marketing Officer
Yeti Holdings Inc. on Monday announced the appointment of Melisa Goldie to the newly created role of chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Goldie will report to Matt Reintjes, president and CEO of Yeti.
ASA Celebrates Passing Of Modern Fish Act
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) celebrated the passage by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives of the , the Modern Fish Act.
Surf Technicians Expands Sales Team
Surf Technicians has launched a new sales strategy and team to support further growth. Current Southern California sales rep Ryan Mahoney is moving to Panama with his family and will manage all international sales with current and future distributors. Long time Surftech employee Joe Scaturro will take over the Southern California Territory as sales representative. Kyle Kamstra has joined the team as in-house West Coast customer care rep.
Haydenshapes Surfboards Forms New Distribution Partnership
Haydenshapes Surfboards has formed a new global distribution partnership with Surf Technician.
Poler Ceases Operations
Poler, the Portland-based outdoor apparel firm, has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate.
Aquilo Sports Extends Sponsorship Of Movistar Cyling Team
Aquilo Sports, known for its recovery pants, announced the continuation of its partnership with the Movistar Professional Cycling Team. 2019 marks the teams 40th consecutive season with its 25-rider men’s team and 12-member women’s team.
Introducing Catapult Outdoor Recreation Accelerator
Active Interest Media (AIM), the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), ICELab @ Western, and Moosejaw have joined forces to launch the Catapult Outdoor Recreation Accelerator open to outdoor industry startups throughout the U.S.
19 Burning Questions for ‘19
As the new year gets underway, plenty of questions linger around the active lifestyle, outdoor and sporting goods industries. The writers of SGB Executive came up with, fittingly, 19 questions that are likely to dominate headlines in ‘19, including the future of trade shows, the staying power of the athleisure trend, the effects of the trade war, the impact of channel disruption and much more. Here they are.
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