Marolina Outdoor Adds VP Marketing For HUK And Nomad
Marolina Outdoor, Inc. the parent company of Huk Performance Fishing and Nomad Outdoor, tapped Joe Becker as the new VP of marketing for both brands.
Patagonia Sues Nordstrom Over Counterfeits
Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in California against Nordstrom, accusing the company’s Nordstrom Rack chain is selling “thousands” of “obvious counterfeits” after their partnership ended and then refusing a recall on the products.
Lands’ End Narrows Q1 Loss On Sales Lift From Swim; Adds Key SVPs
Lands’ End, Inc. reported fiscal-first quarter net revenue increased 1.9 percent to $309.6 million. Net loss was $1.7 million, or a 5 cents loss per diluted share, in the quarter.
Bass Pro’s Parent’s Debt Ratings Upgraded By S&P
S&P Global Ratings raised its debt ratings on Great Outdoors Group, LLC due to the parent of Bass Pro and Cabela’s “consistent improvements in its sales and profitability” and improving debt leverage.
Duluth Trading Ekes Out Q1 Sales Increase As DTC Offsets Light Store Traffic
Duluth Trading Company reported fiscal first quarter net sales increased 0.7 percent to $123.8 million. Direct-to-consumer net sales increased 2.3 percent while Retail store net sales decreased 2.1 percent in the period.
Hestra North America Hires Sales And Marketing Director
Hestra hired Tim Hevers as director of sales and marketing for North America. Hevers comes to Hestra with 20-plus years of experience in the outdoor industry, including Sports Authority and, most recently, Vail Resorts.
Dick’s SG Sees Outdoor Merchandising Veteran Retire After 36 Years
Kevin Van Vorce is retiring after 36 years with Dick’s Sporting Goods. He started with Dick’s in 1987 as a footwear sales associate at the original Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Binghamton, NY.
Camping World Named To Fortune 500 List
Camping World Holdings, Inc. was named to the Fortune 500 list. The company ranked 475, moving up from its position in 2022.
Nordstrom Posts Q1 Loss On Double-Digit Sales Declines Across Stores And Digital
Nordstrom, Inc. reported total company net sales decreased 11.6 percent to $3.06 billion in the fiscal first quarter ended April 29. Digital sales decreased 17.4 percent. Nordstrom reported a first quarter net loss of $205 million, or a loss per diluted share of $1.27.
Martha Headwear Hires Sales and Marketing Manager; Looks To Europe For 2024
Martha Headwear has hired Martin Sundblad, a former executive at Reef and Fallen, as its sales and marketing manager. The company’s sales reps operate in NorCal, Central California, SoCal, the Rockies, Puerto Rico, Texas, the Mid-Atlantic, and Florida.
Tucker Powersports Named Exclusive Distributor Of Rambo Bikes
Tucker Powersports was named the exclusive distributor of Rambo electric bikes, a maker of fat tire bikes popular with hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
Wolverine Worldwide Names Company President, New Leaders For Merrell And Saucony
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. named Chris Hufnagel as company president, promoted Janice Tennant to Merrell’s global brand president and named Rob Griffiths as global brand president of Saucony.
Gnarly Nutrition Hires Head Of Marketing
Gnarly Nutrition recently hired John Perry to head up its Marketing department. Perry brings over two decades of strategic and creative marketing experience to the role, including working at Creminelli and Backcountry.
Canada Goose To Open Stores In Australia
Canada Goose, in partnership with Australian retail group Brand Collective, is entering Australia with plans to open stores in Melbourne and Sydney later this year. In addition, Canada Goose will launch an e-commerce platform and implement wholesale distribution plans for the region.
Luck E Strike Lures Acquired By Singer Toby Keith
Luck E Strike Corp., a fishing lure manufacturer headquartered in Cassville, MO, was reportedly acquired by country singer Toby Keith.
