The National Retail Federation and Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America both issued statements expressing disappointment over the Trump Administration’s move last Thursday, July 31, to place tariffs on scores of countries.
Category: Outdoor
REI Co-Op and Labor Groups Agree to National Bargaining Structure
An REI spokesperson stated that the agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to finding solutions to complex issues and clears the way for continued good-faith discussions toward a collective bargaining agreement.
Recall: Leatherman Charge Plus Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
In in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Leatherman has recalled the Charge Plus and Charge Plus TTi multi-tools. The tip of the knife blade does not fully fold into the handle, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
OR and Surf Expo Parent Posts Flat Q2 Organic Revenue
The owner of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows reported revenues of $105.5 million for the second quarter 2025, an increase of 22.7 percent due to acquisitions. Organic revenues were flattish, up 0.4 percent.
Dick’s SG Extends Expiration Date for Foot Locker Debt Exchange Offer
The retailer has extended the expiration date in connection with its previously announced offer to exchange Foot Locker notes for Dick’s notes to August 29. The exchange offer was due to expire on August 1.
Arris Composites Appoints Board Member
The maker of advanced materials such as carbon fiber for the footwear and cycling industry appointed Kevin Yeaman, president and CEO of Dolby Laboratories, to its Board of Directors. His experience “directly parallels Arris’ strategy to scale its proprietary technology and composite material innovation across mass-market industries through licensing and strategic partnerships.”
Revelyst Hires Former VF Corp. Transformation and Finance Exec as CFO
The parent company of the Bell, Bushnell, CamelBak, Fox, Giro, and Simms Fishing brands, and others appointed Naren Varatharajah as chief financial officer as part of a planned CFO transition. He succeeds Andy Keegan.
EXEC: Bogner Sells Majority Stake to Katjes International
Bogner, the Munich-based luxury apparel and skiwear brand, has found a new majority investor in Katjes International, also based in Germany, known for its confectionery and body care products. The transaction is expected to be completed in September and remains subject to approval by antitrust authorities.
Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Retailers Have Lost Profits Due to Tariffs
While 73 percent of companies plan to increase prices to offset the impacts of tariffs, 37 percent admit that it takes weeks or months to implement these price changes. The survey found that 30 percent of the average business costs of U.S. retailers surveyed were exposed to tariffs; this anxiety reflects a significant risk to profits.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Location in Osage Beach, Missouri
The retailer plans to open its ninth location in its home state of Missouri. The 75,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in the central part of the state near the Lake of the Ozarks in Spring 2027 and anchor the future redevelopment of the Osage Beach Marketplace.
Johnson Outdoors Gets Fishing, Diving and Watercraft Lift in Fiscal Q3
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. reported earnings surged nearly five-fold in the fiscal third quarter ended June 27, with the benefit of reduced discounting and higher sales. Sales grew 5 percent in the second quarter, as gains in its Fishing and Diving segments. Sales in the Camping & Watercraft Recreation segment grew 3 percent, excluding the impact of the exit from the Eureka! business.
EXEC: Columbia Sportswear Delivers Dismal Outlook on Columbia Brand Struggles in U.S.
On its second-quarter analyst call, Tim Boyle, Columbia Sportswear’s chairman, CEO and president, warned that U.S. wholesale orders for the flagship Columbia brand would likely remain down at least through the first half of 2026 as efforts to revive demand for the brand are being undermined by conservative orders from retailers in the face of proposed tariffs.
EXEC: Black Diamond President Talks Impact of Pro Discounts, DTC Drop, FX, and Tariffs
Company President Neil Fiske said North American wholesale, the BDE’s largest market, was up 1.6 percent year-over-year (y/y). North America digital DTC, which represents about 17 percent of the region’s revenue, was down 20.1 percent y/y.
Newell Outdoor & Recreation Swings to Q2 Operating Profit Despite Sales Decline
The parent of the Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo brands saw Q2 segment operating income of $8 million, or 3.4 percent of sales, compared with an operating loss of $11 million, or negative 4.3 percent of sales, in the prior-year Q2 period.
Farm to Feet Parent Nester Hosiery Acquires Assets of Fox River Mills
Following the close of the transaction, Fox River Mills will wind down Osage production, relocating manufacturing assets to Nester’s Mount Airy, NC headquarters.
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