SGB Outdoor

Yukon Outfitters Names Sales Chief

Yukon Outfitters hired John Bissert as vice president of sales and business development. Most recently, Bissert was senior sales director for Sporting Goods, RV Marine & Promotional channels at The Coleman Company/Newell Brands.

Yue Yuen Manufacturing Business Falls 21.3 Percent In March

Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, the subsidiary of Pou Chen Corporation that manufactures a large percentage of global athletic and outdoor footwear, reported that its net consolidated operating revenue for March was $696.5 million, a 10.0 percent decline versus the year-ago month.

Pou Sheng Retail Sales Surge 29.8 Percent In March

Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, the China-based retail subsidiary of Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, reported that net consolidated operating revenue for March was RMB 1.73 billion, up 29.8 percent from RMB 1.34 billion in the year-ago comparable month.

Xtep International Sees 20 Percent Retail Sales Growth In First Quarter

The Board of Directors of Xtep International Holdings Limited, which operates retail stores in China for K-Swiss, Palladium, Merrell, and Saucony, in addition to Xtep brand stores, reported that retail sell-through growth in the first quarter, including brick & mortar and online channels, increased approximately 20 percent versus the year-ago comparable period.

Gunpowder, Inc. Forms Executive Leadership Team

Gunpowder, Inc. reported forming an executive leadership team, promoting Carie Breunig to the chief operating officer, Leah Berg to president and Caitlin Conley to vice president of finance. Agency Founder Ryan Chuckel will remain in the CEO role.

Authentic Brands Group Signs Agreement To Acquire Quicksilver, Billabong, DC Parent

After months of speculation in the active lifestyle market about a pending deal in the beach/skate lifestyle space, Authentic Brands Group reported it signed an agreement to purchase Boardriders, the parent of Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, and Honolua. On March 31, Authentic said it entered a period of exclusivity and made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders.