Wiley X Restructures Sales Management and Adds 100 Reps
The company hired seasoned industry executive Aaron Quigley as SVP of sales. Quigley joins the brand with over 20 years of experience as a sales executive for companies, including Oakley, Stussy and VonZipper.
Dometic Returns Manufacturing to Elkhart, Indiana
The Elkhart plant will produce the 9100 series of power awnings, with subsequent models added in the coming weeks. Its facility in Mexico will continue to service the aftermarket segment, focusing on logistics optimized through Dometic’s Texas distribution center.
EXEC: Thule Gets Shot in the Arm from Resurgent Bike Business in Q1
In the Americas, the recovery of the cycling market boosted bike-related products sales, but Packs, Bags & Luggage category sales declined due to “significantly lower” sales of legacy products that are phasing out gradually.
Fischer Sports Recalls RC4 Junior Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard
This recall involves RC4 50, RC4 60 and RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots in sizes 21.5 to 27.5. The RC4 50 and RC4 60 sold in Rhino Grey and Snow colors.
Birkenstock Opens First Flagship in Mumbai
Celebrating 250 years of tradition in shoemaking in 2024, Birkenstock opened its first flagship store in Mumbai, marking its commitment to the region.
EXEC: Columbia Using Temp Stores to Offload Excess Goods as it Fights to Right-Size
While the company is focused on improving the Columbia, Sorel and Prana businesses through investments in innovation and marketing, the company only has to look as far as its Mountain Hardwear brand and new leadership and direction to see early results of similar efforts.
Report: RV Shipments Inch Up in March on Towable RV Growth
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 5.9 percent compared to last March. For the first quarter, RVs are up 9.3 percent compared to the year-ago Q1 period last year with 85,941 units shipped through March.
Report: U.S. Footwear Market Flat Year-Over-Year in First Quarter
Circana is reporting that the footwear market turned a corner in the first quarter, in terms of retail sales, as U.S. footwear industry sales revenue remained on par with Q1 2023, at $9.1 billion, and units sold experienced a 1 percent lift.
Newell Brands Sees Turnaround in Sight, but Outdoor Segment Continues Shrinking
The parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, saw the Outdoor segment fall 25 percent in Q1, reflecting a core sales decline of 20.3 percent and the impact of unfavorable FX and certain business exits.
Hike Doggie Welcomes First Franchise
Barrett Marcum leads the Denver South franchise who reportedly is “a passionate advocate for the well-being of animals, an outdoor enthusiast and a former Hike Doggie hiker.”
Columbia Sportswear Ups 2024 Profit Guide, Maintains Sales Decline
First quarter net sales decreased 6 percent to $770.0 million. The decline primarily reflects lower wholesale net sales in the U.S. and Canada, driven by retailer cautiousness, a challenging competitive environment and generally soft consumer demand.
EXEC: Mips Continues to Turn the Business Around in Q1 After Tough 2023
For the consecutive second quarter, Mips delivered growth in the Bike sub-category and has seen inventory levels of helmets with consumers and retailers returning to healthier levels.
EXEC: Ahead, Craft, Cutter & Buck Parent Sees Sales Decline Cut into Bottom Line
The Swedish-based owner of Ahead, Auclair, Craft, Cutter & Buck, and Tenson reported that first-quarter net sales decreased 7 percent to SEK 1.995 billion. Regionally, Central Europe, followed by the U.S., performed best in sales volume.
Alterra Mountain Co. Completes Acquisition of BC Heli Ski Operation
Alterra Mountain Company closed on the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, BC, Canada, further expanding the company’s heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.
EXEC: Osprey and Hydro Flask Both Expanding Product Ranges and Distribution
Osprey should strengthen internationally with growth in the EMEA and APAC on demand for travel packs, while the U.S. will expand in sporting goods. For Hydro Flask, it’s all about color and configuration in the U.S. while expanding in tge EMEA through Osprey’s distribution footprint.
