Weber-Stephen Products Files For IPO
Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the maker of Weber grills, is planning an initial public offering this year, has filed to go public.
Icebreaker Releases Fourth Transparency Report
Icebreaker, which is owned by VF Corp., released the fourth installment of its annual Transparency Report focused on its plastic-free initiative.
Camping World Partners With ABG To Launch Nautica Marine Collection
Camping World Holdings Inc. has partnered with Authentic Brands Group on the launch of Nautica branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace.
Retail Cargo Continues To See Double-Digit Increases Over 2020
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are continuing to show double-digit growth over last year as strong consumer demand keeps up its momentum, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
OIA Appoints COO And Director Of Research
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) appointed Arlene Charles as chief operating officer and Kelly Davis as director of research.
St. Croix Rods Announces New Hires
St. Croix Rods announced it hired Savannah Stenlund as angler engagement coordinator and Charles Cunningham as IT manager.
Camping World Announces Strategic Investment In Happier Camper
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced a strategic investment in Los Angeles-based, Happier Camper, Inc., the developer of the modular van conversion system, Adaptiv for vans.
Oros Closes $14.5 Million Series A Funding Round; Adds Board Members
Oros announced $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Rachael Ulman and Hap Klopp have joined Oros’ board.
Helen of Troy’s Houseware Sales Climb 38 Percent
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported housewares segment revenue increased 37.7 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended May 31 to $193.6 million. Growth was primarily driven in part by an increase in brick and mortar sales for both OXO and Hydro Flask due to the favorable comparative impact of store closures and reduced store traffic in the prior year period.
GOA Adds Vendor Partners; Expands To 196 Retail Doors
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) has added five retail members, including Big Agnes and Osprey, as vendor partners.
REI To Open Second Location In Missouri
REI will open a new store in Spring 2022 in Town and Country, MO. Since 2001, the outdoor retailer has had a store presence in St. Louis.
Asobi Ventures Acquires Majority Stake In Cinelli And Columbus Cycling Brands
Asobi Ventures Inc., the family investment vehicle of Victor Luis, announced that it had acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus.
Colnago Appoints CEO
Italian road-racing bike manufacturer Colnago announced that Nicola Rosin has been appointed CEO of Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. and the associated company, Colnago America.
Küat Racks Adds Second Distribution Facility In California
Küat Innovations, Inc., a Springfield, MO-based maker of Küat Racks, has added a second distribution facility in Gardena, CA.
Hoyt Archery Appoints President
Hoyt Archery announced that Zak Kurtzhals has been named the new company president. Currently Hoyt’s VP of operations, Kurtzhals will succeed Randy Walk, effective July 19.
