Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, has pledged to bring back at least 70 Gander Mountain locations. He expects the chain will greatly benefit from lease renegotiations, a merchandise overhaul and localizing assortments by market.
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Ledlenser Names VP Of Product And Marketing
The manufacturer of German-designed and -engineered headlamps and rechargeable lights has named Inge Heinsius as vice president of product and marketing.
Electric Partners With Surfrider Foundation
As a SICD member, Electric pledged a percentage of proceeds from the sale of select OHM Blue lens sunglasses, including polarized, to go to the Surfrider Foundation.
Dorel Sports Sees Cycling Profits Rebound
“Dorel Sports improved materially as a restructuring efforts and more cost efficient cost structure are now bearing fruit,” stated Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of Dorel Industries.
GOB Sales Start At Gander Mountain
Inventory liquidation sales are now under way at all Gander Mountain store locations. As reported, Camping World has agreed to acquire a minimum of 17 stores and expects to reopen locations following the liquidations.
Newell Brands Lifts Q1 Guidance On Improved Q1
Newell Brands reported pro-forma core sales in its Play segment grew 0.5 percent as solid growth on Beverages, Coolers and Team Sports was largely offset by substantial inventory destocking on Fishing and selected Coleman product categories.
Scott Montgomery Forms Consulting Company
Scott Montgomery, a veteran in the cycling industry, announced that he has formed a consulting company working within the bike and outdoor industries.
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Academy Sports Launches “For All. For Less” Campaign
The three 30-second broadcast spots are rooted in the idea that the joy of sports and the outdoors should be accessible to everyone.
Sports Direct’s Only Female Director Resigns
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, said Claire Jenkins has resigned “with immediate effect” from her position as a non-executive director of the company.
Johnson Outdoors Delivers Double-Digit Q2 Earnings Gains
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit increases in sales and earnings for the 2017 second fiscal quarter and first fiscal six months ending March 31, 2017.
Dorel Sports Q1 Revenues Slip 1.1 Percent
Dorel Sports’ re-structuring efforts led to improved earnings in the period, but organic sales were down 9.9 percent excluding foreign exchange fluctuations and the change in Cycling Sports Group (CSG) International’s business model to a distribution platform.
Keen Unveils New Website
The new website connects the Keen community’s passion for the outdoors through a new e-commerce destination that engages fans through rich content and storytelling across its Outdoor, Utility and Kids businesses.
Dakine Appoints Mountain Bike Marketing Manager
The producer of backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear and clothing named Gabe Schroder to the role of mountain bike marketing manager.
Fox Factory Rolls Through Q1 Ahead Of Expectations
“Our product innovation has helped drive the success of product line-ups across bike and powered vehicles,” said CEO Larry Enterline in a conference call. “We continue to believe the diversification of our product offerings and end markets have helped to consistently set us apart in the industry and continue to position as well for future growth.”
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