Report: U.S. Sports Participation Increased Across Most Categories in 2023
Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, with the highest percentage increase year-over-year for the fourth consecutive year. Pickleball was up 54 percent in 2023 vs 2022.
Wolverine Worldwide Business Continues to Shrink in Q1 While Turnaround Progresses
Revenue for the ongoing business fell nearly 25 percent in Q1, The parent of the Merrell, Saucony, Wolverine and Sweaty Betty brands said it is beginning to see proof points emerge as early validation of its strategy and execution on its turnaround and transformation plan.
Wolverine Worldwide Names New CFO
Taryn Miller was appointed as the company’s chief financial officer. She will succeed Michael D. Stornant, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company.
GoPro Q1 Loss Expands as DTC Web Sales Tank and Retail Surges 33 Percent
Revenue from the retail channel was up 33 percent year-over-year, while GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, was down 48 percent year-over-year.
Sanuk x Traeger Launch Limited-Edition Sauce-Repellent Shoe
Happy Hour Lite x Traeger takes its inspiration from BBQ culture in a sauce-repellent upper material.
Seirus Innovation Hires New VP of Sales and Sales Director
Seirus Innovation hired Dove Gibson as VP of sales, with over 15 years of sales experience, and Ken Tincher as sales director, with a diverse background in sales and over 20 years of experience at all management levels.
Rapala VMC Mourns Passing of Long-Time CEO and Former Chair Jorma Kasslin
Jorma Kasslin reportedly died suddenly after a brief illness on April 14. Kasslin was 70 years old and had been a member of Rapala VMC’s Board since 1998, serving as chairman from 2016 to 2018 and as president and CEO from 1998 to 2016.
Report: First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but “Remains Resilient”
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, according to recent comments from National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Freaks of Nature Co-Founder Kelly Slater Launches First Products
Surfing legend and ocean conservationist, Kelly Slater, launched a new skincare brand, Freaks of Nature for the outdoor athlete. Other investors include Mike Meldman, co-founder of Casamigos Tequila and Founder of Discovery Land, and actor and filmmaker Jonah Hill.
Crocs, Inc. Delivers Solid Q1 Results but HeyDude Weighs on Outlook
For the second quarter, Crocs Brand revenues are expected to grow 7 percent to 9 percent year-over-year while HeyDude Brand revenues are forecast to contract in the high teens, or a negative range of -19 percent to -17 percent.
Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Solid Q1 with Sales and Profits Both Up
The owner and manager of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo B2B trade shows in the active lifestyle market, and other large shows and conferences, posted revenues of $133.4 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 9.1 percent year-over-year.
Nordstrom, Inc. to Open New Rack Location in Minnesota
The new 30,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store will be in Apple Valley, MN, and it is scheduled to open in spring 2025 in the Fischer Marketplace.
Recall: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
EXEC: Black Diamond Returns to U.S. Growth in Q1, Posting DD Gain as Inventory Clears
By fall of 2025, all of our apparel and packs will be PFAS free, but there will likely be some residual PFAS inventory to clear in the first half of next year. BDE also made to exit the ski bindings business in the first quarter.
Kent Outdoors Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Dave D’Angelo brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, global operations and supply chain optimization to the company.
