BKK Hooks Hires New Director of Marketing
BKK said Casey Yoern previously served as the marketing specialist/photographer at Daiwa Corp., where he spearheaded digital marketing campaigns, managed product launches and oversaw catalog creation for over 2,000 SKUs.
NMMA: EU Delays Tariffs on U.S. Boats, Creating Window for Negotiations
While this delay is not a final solution, NMMA believes it is a welcome sign that both sides are taking time to negotiate.
Massimo Group 2024 Revenues Decline as Pontoon Boats Business Sinks
Revenue from sale of UTVs, ATVs and e-bikes increased by 4.0 percent year-over-year while revenue from sales of Pontoon Boats fell 68.0 percent for the year.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens 300th Store, Adds Two More States to Mix
The full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer will add five stores through April, with 20 to 25 stores planned for the fiscal 2025 full year.
Recall: Mammut Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata and Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set
Mammut asks consumers who own the affected products to stop using the equipment and follow the recall procedures to receive a full refund. Return shipping is free of charge. The company has been selling the equipment since 2023.
Duluth Holdings Board Member to Retire
Francesca Edwardson reportedly informed the company that she had independently decided not to stand for re-election to the company’s Board of Directors at its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Winnebago Industries Cuts FY Guidance Despite Fiscal Q2 Sales and Earnings Beat
The company saw its only positives in the second quarter ended March 1 coming out of the Marine segment where net revenues were up year-over-year, said to be primarily due to unit volume, partially offset by a reduction in ASP per unit related to product mix.
Far Bank Enterprises Taps Red Kulper as Brand Portfolio Marketing Director
Kulper comes to Far Bank after a decade with Shimano North America Fishing where he led marketing and brand and product lifecycle promotion for Shimano, G. Loomis, PowerPro, and Jackall.
Ski-Doo Parent Sharply Narrows Fiscal Q4 Net Loss Despite 20 Percent Revenue Decline
BRP Inc. was still dealing with softer demand in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, but the decline in revenues was also exacerbated the company’s objective to reduce network inventory.
RVIA: February RV Shipments Rose 6.0 Percent
RVIA said Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 9.9 percent from last February with 29,642 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 20.1 percent year-over-year with 3,229 units.
Psycho Bunny Reopens Renovated Montreal Eaton Centre Store
Located in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the renovated store showcases the brand’s latest collections, including its core classics and new sports capsules.
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent KMD Posts Positive Fiscal H1 on Strong Online Sales
The parent of the Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu brands said Group online sales performance has been a highlight, with all three brands achieving double-digit sales growth y/y. Online reportedly remains a key growth priority for the Group.
Surftech Taps Industry Veteran Andy Barnett for General Manager Role
Barnett brings over 10 years of experience from his previous roles at Lost Surfboards, where he initially served as CFO before transitioning to general manager.
Salomon Appoints Nike Vet as Global Brand Creative Director
As Global Creative Director at Salomon, At the core of all Align product is its insole technologyacross all consumer touchpoints, platforms, channels, and regions.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March as Forward Outlook Crashes
The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased 3.6 points to 134.5, a solid score, but the Expectations Index, measuring a six-month outlook, fell to 65.2, the lowest level in 12 years.
