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Academy Sports Announces Pricing Of Secondary Offering

Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering by certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., of 14 million shares of common stock.

GCI Outdoor Acquired By MacNeill Pride Group

MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has acquired GCI Outdoor (GCI), the designer of portable outdoor recreation equipment. MPG’s brands include ORCA, PrideSports, CHAMP, Pride Golf Tee and Professional Tee System.

Bogs’ Sales Climb 32 Percent In First Quarter

Weyco Group, Inc. reported North American wholesale sales for the Bogs outdoor brand rose 32 percent in the first quarter of 2021, as consumers continue to spend more time outdoors during the pandemic. Bogs also saw strong online sales.

Berghaus Appoints Global Brand Director

Berghaus has appointed Charlie Pym as its global brand director responsible for global product and marketing for the brand. He joins Berghaus from the cycling category, having been the marketing director of McLaren’s Pro Cycling program, which launched Team Bahrain McLaren.

Big 5 Posts 32 Percent Q1 Comp Gain

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported same-store sales jumped 31.8 percent in its first quarter ended April 4, well above guidance calling for a gain of 20 percent. Earnings likewise soared and came in about double guidance.