Burnett oversees the Yamaha U.S. Marine Development and Advanced Development teams and Yamaha’s Boat Business Unit, which includes the WaterCraft Business Group, G3 Boats and Skeeter Boats.
Category: Outdoor
EXEC: Callaway to Sell Jack Wolfskin to Amer Sports’ Chinese Parent
Anta Sports Products, Ltd. is the largest shareholder of Arc’teryx, Wilson and Salomon parent Amer Sports and owns retail stores in China for the Anta brand, Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports.
NRF Expected Cargo Traffic to Drop Dramatically Before Latest Tariff Moves
The latest Global Port Tracker report released on April 9 by the NRF and Hackett Associates suggests cargo traffic will drop dramatically beginning next month; however, that outlook might change given the changes in the tariff picture.
Costco Sees March Comps Grow 9.1 Percent x-Gas; E-Commerce Up High Teens
Costco reported net sales of $25.5 billion for the retail month of March, the five weeks ended April 6, 2025, an increase of 8.6 percent from $23.5 billion in fiscal March last year.
EXEC: Trump Admin Hits “Pause” on Most Higher Tariffs; Bumps China to 125 Percent
U.S. President Donald Trump either reminded the markets that he authored “The Art of the Deal” or awoke Wednesday to the reality that the U.S. bond and stock markets were going to drag down his legacy. Either way, there is broad relief coming.
Sitka Gear Realigns Indie Rep Sales Territories
The company expanded the territory of Jeff Watt to now include the Upper Midwest as well his existing AR, IL, and the MINK states. Sitka has also added new representation in the PNW, CA, AZ, NV and UT, plus Mid-Atlantic and New England.
Report: Affordability and Evolving Traveler Trends Highlight Growth in Camping
This insight comes from a new Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) — Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, released today, which highlights the industry’s resilience, even amid economic uncertainty.
GoPro Expanding Board with Active Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Veterans
Appointee Mick Lopez held leadership roles at Vista Outdoors. Nominee Mike Dennison is currently CEO of Fox Factory and serves on the Boards of Fox Factory Holding Corp. and Solo Brands, Inc. and nominee Emily Culp serves on the Board of Stio.
VF Corp. Promotes Abhishek Dalmia to EVP and Chief Operating Officer
The company’s Board of Directors has named Dalmia as EVP and chief operating officer and principal operating officer, effective April 3, 2025. He has served as EVP and chief strategy, transformation and digital officer since March 2024.
Axil Brands Posts Solid Fiscal Q3 Results; Sets Plan to Move Production to U.S.
With new tariffs now in effect, the company is accelerating its supply chain transition strategy, relocating key operational leadership to the U.S. and initiating plans to build out domestic manufacturing capabilities.
EXEC: Trump Threatens to Push China Tariffs to 104 Percent Total
At issue was what Trump said was an effort to strike a trade deal with China that would be fair to both sides. China’s latest move on Friday to assess a 34 percent retaliatory tariff apparently lit the fuse as Trump threatened to add another 50 percent to the total tariff.
Documentary: Paraglider Peter Thompson Crosses Colorado Using Only Windpower
The film follows competitive paraglider Peter Thompson during his third and successful attempt to be the first man to paraglide across Colorado.
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Owner First Vendor to Re-Direct Inventory Destined for U.S.
KMD Brands said that until its has more clarity on changes to consumer demand in the U.S., the Group will redirect some U.S. inventory to other key global markets, or hold inventory with existing international 3PL partners.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Sets Transition at CFO Position
Company Chief Financial Officer Tim Oxley has decided to retire from the company, effective December 31, 2025. Scott Kent, currently VP of finance, will succeed Oxley as CFO, effective July 1, 2025.
KOA Adds Eighth Blue Water Property to Portfolio
Tall Pines/Chesapeake Bay KOA, located near the Assateague and Chincoteague Island, is nestled between tall pines and the waterfront of the Pocomoke Sound.
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