The 22.5 percent increase in sales was said to be the result of the improvement of end market inventory levels, coupled with market share gains in many of the brand’s key industries.
Category: Outdoor
CrankTank Adds E-Commerce and Digital Strategy Hires
Katie Middel joins the company as client success manager, Anna Howard was promoted to account executive and Scotty Peck to account manager and Amazon management.
Ortovox Promotes Stefan Kohlbauer to CEO
Stefan Kohlbauer’s promotion to CEO follows a transition period during which Martin Riebel, managing director of Schwan-Stabilo Outdoor GmbH, provided interim leadership.
Recall: Black Diamond Vision Harness
Black Diamond has received one report of a well-used waist belt failing, with no reports of injuries or fatalities. While the cause remains under investigation, the company, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled the equipment as a cautionary measure.
EXEC: Fox CEO Talks Marucci’s MLB Ramp Up and an Uneven Return of Bike Sales
As Marucci enters its first year as MLB’s official bat partner, the company has expanded its bat manufacturing capacity as well as designed new products to drive incremental sales and reinforce the company’smarket-leading position in the MLB with Marucci and Victus.
JanSport Finds New Partner to Re-Enter Collegiate Licensing Market
The VF Corporation brand formed a strategic partnership with L2 Brands, a manufacturer of collegiate and destination apparel, to expand its presence on college campuses nationwide this fall.
Camping World Closes Deals on Two Additional Lazydays Locations
The company has closed on the asset and real estate purchase of Lazydays locations in Murfreesboro, TN and Vancouver, WA.
Solo Brands, Inc. Receives NYSE Non-Compliance Letter
Under the NYSE rules, the company’s Class A common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during a six-month cure period, subject to the company’s compliance with other continued listing requirements.
Oberalp Group Names New Brand Director for Salewa
Nol Gerritse, a Dutch native and U.S. citizen, has held senior positions at Havaianas, Lululemon, Keen, Colgate, and Nike. His appointment is effective May 2.
Dillard’s, Inc. Forced to Control Expenses During Tepid Q4 Period
Net sales reached $2.02 billion for the 13-week fourth quarter ended February 1, compared to $2.12 billion for the 14-week prior-year Q4 period ended February 3, 2024.
Big Agnes Honors Kinetic Reps with Annual Rep of the Year Award
The Big Agnes Rep of the Year Award recognizes exceptional performance and Kinetic Representatives demonstrated this through remarkable year-over-year growth exceeding 50 percent.
Escalade, Inc. Sees Q4 Strength in Archery, Table Tennis and Fitness as Net Dips
The company completed the wind-down of its Orlando operations and terminated the facility lease in the fourth quarter. The company said these initiatives enabled us to reduce our owned and leased square footage by nearly 20 percent in 2024.
TJX Companies Ramps Up Sierra Store Count to 117 Doors
The TJX Companies, Inc., parent of the TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and outdoor-oriented Sierra retail nameplates, reported net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter ended February 1 were $16.4 billion, flat versus the 14-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Looks for End of Weak Winter in Hopes of Spring Baseball Rebirth
The West Coast and Mountain state retailer continues to focus on managing the expenses within its control, considering the ongoing economic challenges, while it waits for the annual floor shift to spring sports and a hopeful lift from youth baseball season.
Camping World CEO Sees Green Shoots at End of RV Tunnel
Camping World reported combined new and used same-store unit sales grew for the second quarter in a row, with increased revenue, increased gross profit and improved adjusted EBITDA
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