Hello Denver! (Take Two)
SGB reached out to a number of attendees of the inaugural Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and heard largely positive feedback. Comments from Klean Kanteen, Vasque, Bogs, Pro-Tec, Massey Outfitters, OrthoLite, Croakies, Implus, Sweet Protection, Maine Outdoor Brands, Walls Outdoor Goods, Dare 2b, Craghopppers, Free Country, Kamik, MSR and Honey Stinger.
Academy Sports + Outdoor to Undergo Corporate Layoffs
Academy Sports + Outdoors said it will be laying off approximately 140 non-customer facing positions largely due to the outsourcing of certain IT functions at the retailer.
Fresno’s Herb Bauer Sporting Goods to Close
Herb Bauer Sporting Goods in Fresno is closing after 68 years in business.
Unifi Names Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability
Unifi Inc. announced the appointment of Eddie Ingle to vice president of global corporate sustainability, supply chain and general manager of Recycled Chip and Flake.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Partner With Mastercard
Mastercard announced that Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s has chosen the company to be the network for the outdoor retailer’s combined consumer credit co-brand portfolio. Mastercard has long been the network on the Bass Pro Shops co-brand program.
Yuba Bikes Moves Headquarters
Yuba Bikes relocated their office and warehouse headquarters to Cotati, CA. Originally based in Petaluma, CA, the company has moved into a larger space to manage production growth.
Hello Denver! (Take One)
With healthy traffic in the aisles extending into the last two days of the show for many exhibitors, the inaugural Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show was largely a hit. Comments from SCARPA, LEKI, OOFOS, SIA, Smartwool, Osprey Packs, Kari Traa, Oboz, Mountain Khakis, Downlite Outdoor, Stanley, Honeywell Retail and Seirus. More responses to come Thursday.
Boot Barn’s Q3 Tops Guidance
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 18 percent in the third quarter ended December 31, topping guidance.
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
To help achieve Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ goal to be powered by 100 percent clean, renewable energy sources, Liberty Utilities, the electric service provider in the Lake Tahoe region of California, is actively collaborating with resort leadership to identify and develop new renewable energy generation, storage and energy efficiency projects to benefit the Olympic Valley and surrounding areas.
Korkers Hires C-J Reps as New England Sales Agency
Korkers Products LLC, the maker of traction footwear, announced the hiring of C-J Rep LLC as its new sales representative agency for New England.
MSR Appoints Stoves and Combustion Category Manager
Mountain Safety Research (MSR), the Seattle-based leader in high-performance outdoor equipment, has named Scott Youmans as its stoves and combustion category manager.
S’well Partners with Marriott International’s Element Hotel
Marriott International’s eco-conscious longer-stay brand Element Hotels and S’well, the fashionable, reusable hydration accessory company, are launching a national partnership, which will be activated at all 26 Element Hotels in the United States.
Oakley sees Robust Q4 Revenue Growth
Luxottica reported sales in the fourth quarter grew 4.3 percent at constant exchange rates. Oakley scored its best quarterly performance over the last two years.
Safilo sees Below-Plan Q4 Revenues
Safilo, the parent of Smith and a number of other eyewear brands, said it’s expecting profitability for its year ended December 31 to be impacted by the somewhat larger decline in sales than planned in the fourth quarter.
Hedge Fund Seeks Spinoff of Brunswick Fitness Unit
Jeff Altman’s Owl Creek Asset Management has acquired an activist stake in Brunswick Corp. and is encouraging it to spin out its fitness business.
