Report: Camping Sentiment Up in 2024 Despite Inflation Concerns
RMS North America conducted independent research on campers ages 18 to 60-plus to collect data on the differences between generations, but found similarities, too.
EXEC: Shimano Q1 Sales Down 20 Percent on Continued Bikes and Fishing Weakness
In this current macroeconomic environment, the company said demand for bikes and fishing tackle continued to be weak, and for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, net sales decreased 20.2 percent year-over-year to ¥100.5 billion.
Helen of Troy Home & Outdoor Segment Keeps Company Positive in Q4
The Home & Outdoor segment, including the OXO, Osprey and Hydro Flask businesses, increased 5.4 percent in the fourth quarter, helping the parent’s consolidated sales trend positive with 1 percent growth.
Petsense by Tractor Supply Hosts Spring Adoption Event
Petsense by Tractor Supply will partner with local shelters nationwide to host their semi-annual National Spring Adoptathon on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Revelyst Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Effective April 22, Joe Beck, a longtime supply chain and business operations leader assumed the role as chief supply chain officer.
Mountain Khakis Appoints New Southeast U.S. Reps
Adventure Mountain Group, headed by CEO Tom Hammond, will represent the line in the Southeast U.S., along with his team of five.
Vvolt Welcomes New National Sales Manager
Chris Streight will support the brand’s growth in domestic and international wholesale channels and the customer experience team.
Burton and Spy’s Winning Moves in the Wholesale Game, Part 2
This is Part 2 of 3 in a series of sponsored posts from ENDVR.
The Lycra Company to Bring Bio-Derived Lycra Fiber to Market
The campaign will inform the active outdoor industry of the advantages of using dent corn as a feedstock for apparel, featuring Iowa farmers growing the corn to create the next-gen of Lycra fiber.
Elevate Textiles Names CEO and Board Director
A global textile solutions company, announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors on April 23.
Anta Opens AntaZero, a Carbon-Neutral Retail Store
Anta Group Executive Director and Co-CEO Lai Shixian and Anta Brand CEO Tsui Yeung opened the AntaZero store, advancing sustainable retail practices in China’s apparel and footwear industry.
Vail Resorts Expects Resort EBITDA at Low End of Outlook Despite Late Season Bump
Results in March and April reportedly improved compared to the season-to-date period through March 3, 2024, with March and April visitation across the company’s western North American resorts exceeding prior-year record levels as conditions improved.
Kent Outdoors Secures $100 Million Credit Facility to Support Growth
Financing from Eclipse Business Capital follows earlier investments from Goldman Sachs and Comvest Partners.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Re-Engages with MNC Capital on Potential Buy-Out Interest
Given that the current deal with CSG has raised more than a few eyebrows in the U.S. Congress from those that see an issue with selling an American ammo maker to a foreign entity, it sounds like Vista may see it as more prudent to keep all options open.
EXEC: Saucony, Merrell and K-Swiss China Retail Partner Sees Slower Q1 Growth
Xtep International had 110 Saucony-brand stores and four Merrell-brand stores operational in Mainland China at the end of 2023. The company boasted 101 K-Swiss stores in the Asia Pacific region at the end of the year, with 94 Palladium brand stores to end 2023.
