Salewa North America, which operates the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the U.S. and Canada, has announced promotions within its North American leadership team—Drew Saunders has been named country manager, while Ross Herr was named sales and marketing manager
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Diamond Brand Gear Promotes Lauren Rash To COO
Diamond Brand Gear, an American legacy in domestic outdoor gear manufacturing since 1881, has announced the promotion of Lauren Rash to COO. Previously VP of operations for Diamond Brand Gear, Rash has been with the brand since 2016, where she has excelled at manufacturing planning, product design, quality control and operations.
Yeti Set To Open Stores In Chicago And Charleston
Yeti plans to open its second and third stores in Chicago and Charleston, according to a regulatory filing.
Retail Reports Roundup
Retail studies arrived on increasing rates of discretionary spending online, online personalization disappointing consumers, disconnects around consumers pricing perceptions, unplanned absence creating selling floor shortages, and rewards members desire for cash.
October M&A Roundup: Implus Nets 20th Acquisition
Acquisitions made by a fitness accessories company, a sporting goods retailer and a bike components manufacturer—each with vastly different track records of making deals—highlighted a busy month for M&A across the sporting goods, outdoor and active lifestyle industries.
Darn Tough Vermont Appoints Reps For Southern Region
Darn Tough Vermont, the maker of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, announced that effective immediately Apex Outdoor Sales is responsible for representing the Darn Tough brand covering all channels servicing Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO).
Ikon Pass Announces Partnership With Chile’s Valle Nevado
Ikon Pass has announced Valle Nevado in Chile as its newest partner, now offering access to nearly 77,000 acres at 37 mountain destinations across the planet.
Dorel Sports Sees Robust Growth In Q3
Dorel Sports’ revenue grew 6.6 percent in the third quarter to U.S.$219.1 million from U.S.$205.5 million, according to the financial report of its parent, Dorel Industries. Organic revenue grew approximately 11.8 percent.
ABEO Appoints SVP Of Global Business Development
ABEO, the comfort footwear brand, announced the hire of Brian Dillman as senior vice president of global business development.
OR Winter Market Softness Leads To Emerald Expositions Reducing Organic Revenue Outlook
Smaller-than-anticipated numbers for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market—which makes its Denver and November debuts next week—contributed to Emerald Expositions Events Inc. reducing organic revenue growth expectations for 2018. But Marisa Nicholson, vice president of the outdoor group at Emerald and director of Outdoor Retailer, has a different take on the show, which will be held November 8-11 at Colorado Convention Center.
Newell Brands’ Turnaround Plans Gaining Traction
Shares of Newell Brands Inc. rose 14.5 percent Friday after the consumer-goods conglomerate reported adjusted earnings in the third quarter exceeded expectations as its turnaround efforts made some progress. The full-year EPS outlook was lifted for the year. Coleman’s sales were impacted by lost distribution at a key U.S. retailer.
Aisle Talk Week of October 29
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the outlook for U.S. apparel and footwear manufacturers being changed to positive from stable, according to Moody’s Investors. The agency cited the progress of companies like VF Corp. (pictured) in the report.
Newell Brands Lifts Outlook On Q3 Beat
Newell Brands raised its guidance after reporting third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s targets excluding a goodwill impairment charge. Sales in the Home & Outdoor Living segment slid in part due to lost distribution for Coleman at a key U.S. retailer.
L.L.Bean To Expand Presence In Canada
L.L.Bean announced its first-ever entrée into the Canadian wholesale and brick and mortar retail market this fall with an exclusive agreement with Jaytex Group to distribute a broad assortment of L.L.Bean products. Jaytex Group, a 40-year old company, is a Canadian distributor of high-quality brand name outerwear and apparel.
Vista Outdoor Shares Soar As Cost Savings Boost Earnings
Shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. rose $1.47, or 11.8 percent, at market close Thursday after the company’s earnings report revealed successful cost-cutting measures and highlighted both the recent divestiture of its eyewear brands and continued pursuit of shedding its firearms brands.
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