On an annual basis, CPI came in at 2.3 percent, reportedly the slowest annual rate since early 2021, countering the consensus estimate that it would hold at 2.4 percent.
Category: Outdoor
U.S. Customer Satisfaction Falls in First Quarter
The American Customer Satisfaction Index has remained flat or dropped in four consecutive quarters, something that has not occurred since the COVID pandemic.
Airstream Parent Thor Industries Appoints Head of Corporate Development & IR
The parent of the Airstream, CrossDoads, CruiserRV, Dutchman, Enter, Heartland RV, Highland Ridge RV, Jayco, Keystone, KZ, Starcraft, Thor, Tiffen, and Venture RV brands hired Seth Woolf as head of corporate development & investor relations.
Academy Sports Board Member Resigns
Scott Boatwright, an independent board member, has resigned as a director, reducing the size of its board from eleven to ten directors.
Solo Brands’ Q1 Sales Slide 9.5 Percent On Solo Stove’s Restructuring
Solo Brands Inc’s. sales declined 9.5 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as Solo Stove’s revenues tumbled 49 percent, as planned, due to efforts to reduce discounting and promotion in its DTC channel. The company showed a loss in the period and reiterated its going concern warning.
Former Pelican International Execs Acquire and Merge Pelican and Confluence
The transaction was led by former Pelican President and CEO Danick Lavoie, along with former executives Frederic Guay and Guy Prenevost, and supported by a diverse and experienced group of private investors. The deal excludes GSI Outdoors.
GoPro, Inc. Sees Q1 Revenues Decline DD as Company Looks to Services for Upside
Subscription and service revenue increased 4 percent year-over-year to $27 million, primarily due to 5 percent ARPU growth from improving retention rates. GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, was down 18 percent year-over-year.
EXEC: Rocky Mountain Transitions into Chaos After Court-Directed Sale of Assets
Three new owners are involved with e-bike maker Maui Bikes, headquartered in Québec. The new ownership team is said to bring diverse expertise, a shared love for cycling and the outdoors and a clear commitment to growing Rocky Mountain while staying true to its DNA.
Rural King Opens New Warren, Ohio Store
With a legacy spanning over six decades, the new family-owned store offers mobile and self-checkouts, and carries outdoor brands including Carhartt, Blackstone, Big Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods, and Henry Rifles, focusing on serving diverse customer needs.
EXEC: U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Pause
In announcing a pause on the tariff war, the U.S. tariffs were cut to 30 percent from 145 percent, and the China tariffs on U.S. goods were cut to 10 percent from 125 percent as the two countries work to develop a long-term deal.
Import Cargo Levels Expected to See First Year-Over-Year Drop Since 2023
Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by the administration on the supply chain increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
EXEC: Merrell Parent’s CEO Lays Out Q1 Results, Tariff Plans and Q2 Growth Estimates
Wolverine Worldwide first quarter revenue grew by over 5 percent on an ongoing basis and nearly 7 percent on a constant-currency basis, with the results driven by the company’s two biggest brands: Saucony and Merrell.
EXEC: Clarus Promotes Tripp Wyckoff to Managing Director of Rack Segment
Wyckoff previous served eight years as VP of sales, marketing and service at Thule, where he reportedly grew the brand significantly in the U.S. and was primarily responsible for bringing to market global initiatives, building one-on-one customer relationships and integrating key acquisitions.
EXEC: Black Diamond Parent Finds Private Investment Buyer for Pieps Business
Clarus Corporation, owner of the Black Diamond, RockyMounts, MaxTrax, and Rhino-Rack brands, has secured a buyer for the Pieps GmbH avalanche beacon brand and assets of the JetForce avalanche pack intellectual property.
Malibu Boats Sees Fiscal Q3 Sales Climb 12 Percent
Gains in the company’s Malibu segment offset declines in the Saltwater Fishing and Cobalt segments. The boat maker slightly lowered its guidance for the year due to softer retail trends and ongoing market uncertainty.
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