Census Bureau Sees Core 2023 Holiday Retail Sales Growth in Line with Inflation
Core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season, November and December combined, reportedly grew 3.8 percent versus the corresponding period in 2022, supported by continued inflation and despite high-interest rates.
Protect Our Winters Hires New CEO
Erin Sprague is the third CEO to lead POW, which was founded in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones.
GoPro to Acquire Forcite Helmet Systems
Through the acquisition, GoPro will work towards enhancing the performance and safety of motorcycle helmets with the long-term goal of tech-enabling other helmet categories.
Winmark Corp. Board Member to Exit
Mark Wilson informed Winmark that he will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2024.
Camping World Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Good Sam Business
Potential strategic alternatives for the company’s Good Sam business could include a potential sale, spin-off or other disposition of the business.
Jones Snowboards Fair Trade Certified
“…We hold all our factory partners to the highest social responsibility standards. Achieving Fair Trade Certification honors our longstanding commitment to the people who manufacture our products.” —Jeremy Jones, founder, Jones Snowboard
Big 5 Lowers Q4, Full-Year EPS Guidance as Q4 Comps Fall 17.7 Percent
Big 5 now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents, which compares to the company’s previous guidance for a fourth quarter loss per basic share in the range of 20 cents to 35 cents per share.
Headwinds Put a Hurt on Western U.S. Ski Resorts Again in December
Consumer optimism could not offset the challenges presented by meager snowfall, school holidays that started nearly a week later than usual and ongoing resistance to near historically high daily rates at Western mountain destinations.
Livsn Designs Hires Product Manager/Head of Sustainability
Abby Hollis steps into the newly created for the outdoor apparel company.
General RV Center Acquires Independence RV Center
Independence RV was founded in 1985 by Ronnie Jordan at a one-acre leased facility in Orlando, FL. Four years later, he relocated the dealership to the city of Winter Garden where it operates today.
Event Fabrics Hires New Product Manager
Evelyn Yang is responsible for enhancing the company’s product strategy, new product introductions, product life cycle, pricing, and customer support.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Appoints Chief Customer Officer
In his role as EVP and chief customer officer Chad Fox will oversee omni-channel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Fox joined Academy this month and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, CEO of the company.
Mustang Survival and Parent Company Add Veteran Outdoor Senior Leadership
Mustang Survival has appointed outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as its new president and Lance Richardson, an expert in domestic manufacturing and efficiency, as VP, manufacturing and innovation for the Wing Group, Mustang Survival’s parent company.
Lululemon appoints Global Creative Director + VP Design/Outwear
Lululemon announced that Jonathan Cheung was named Global Creative Director, and that JJ Collier joined Lululemon’s Global Design team in the newly created role of VP Design, Outerwear, reporting to Cheung.
Camping World Set to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
The company is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, MN. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024
