Following a challenging 2020/21 winter season, the Rossignol Group reported it recorded a strong rebound for winter 2022 with 28 percent growth across its brand portfolio.
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Supply Chain Woes Dominate Q4 Conference Call Discussion
This past holiday quarter was one of the rare periods that saw companies talking more about supply than demand on analyst calls. Most vendors in the active lifestyle space were able to navigate closed factories, port congestion and other logistics turbulence to deliver better-than-expected performances but many warned of continued pressure at least through the first half of 2022. Insights from Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, VF Corp., Callaway Golf, Crocs, and others are rounded up in today’s post
Volvik USA Names New President
Volvik USA, Inc., the golf ball manufacturer, named Young S. Shin president, following the death of his son, Don Shin, who had been president and CEO since the company was founded in 2012.
Inside The Call: Winnebago Rides Outdoor Momentum To Strong Q2 Results
Winnebago Industries, Inc.’s earnings surged in the second quarter ended February 26 as sales expanded 38.7 percent, including organic growth of 29 percent. Backlogs remain up well north of double-digits.
Patagonia And REI To Boycott Outdoor Retailer Show Upon Return To Utah
Patagonia and REI issued statements that said the companies would not attend Outdoor Retailer when it returns to Salt Lake City in 2023.
MonkeySports Introduces Trade-In Program
MonkeySports, an online retailer of hockey, baseball and lacrosse equipment in North America and Europe, is offering a trade-in program powered by SidelineSwap’s Recommerce Platform.
Wall Street Reacts: Nike’s Q322
Wall Street analysts were impressed with Nike’s ability to deliver better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter ended February, fueled by continued strong demand and above-plan performances in North America and EMEA regions. Exposure to Russia/Eastern Europe and COVID-related volatility in China were seen as potential headwinds.
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Pacific Fisheries Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced that Larry Phillips has joined ASA as its Pacific Fisheries policy director. Phillips most recently served as Region 6 Director for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
OR Show Returning To Salt Lake City In 2023
The Outdoor Retailer trade show, owned by Emerald Expositions, is returning to Salt Lake City, UT in 2023. The show had moved to Denver in 2018 because of Utah’s environmental policies and local political leaders’ support of the shrinking of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments and other federal land policies.
NCM Introduces Euro-Inspired E-Bikes
Founded in Germany in 2014, NCM, a Leon Cycle brand, recently launched its Class I e-bikes in the U.S. The new C5 and C7, offer single-speed and 8-speed, respectively, with torque-based pedal-assist power, full racks and fenders for urban commuting and fitness riding. Both models include a “double triangle” aluminum frame, 700C wheels with wide tires, integrated front […]
NCM Introduces Euro-Inspired E-Bikes
Founded in Germany in 2014, NCM, a Leon Cycle brand, recently launched its Class I e-bikes in the U.S. The new C5 and C7, offer single-speed and 8-speed, respectively, with torque-based pedal-assist power, full racks and fenders for urban commuting and fitness riding. Both models include a “double triangle” aluminum frame, 700C wheels with wide tires, integrated front […]
Original Penguin Welcomes Tennis Professional Vasek Pospisil as Brand Ambassador
Original Penguin® by Munsingwear,® a division of Perry Ellis International, is proud to announce the signing of former Wimbledon doubles champion Vasek Pospisil as a tennis brand ambassador. “We are thrilled to have Vasek Pospisil join the Original Penguin team as a tennis brand ambassador,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “With seven […]
Kathmandu Parent Sees Slight Sales Decline In First Half
KMD Brands, formerly Kathmandu Holdings Limited, reported sales dipped 0.8 percent in the six months ended January 31. The second quarter showed a positive rebound following Q1 COVID lockdown impacts on Kathmandu and Rip Curl in Australasia. Oboz’s sales were impacted by COVID closure of Vietnam factories.
Anta Sports’ Sales Grew 39 Percent In 2021
Anta Sports reported sales for the year ended December 31 vaulted 38.9 percent to RMB49.32 billion ($7.74 bn). Sales for Amer Sports were up 18.1 percent.
Kohl’s Brings Out Leaders In The Active Industry To Herald Growth Priorities
At its recent Investor Day, Kohl’s management team brought out the leaders at Adidas, Under Armour, Eddie Bauer, Columbia Sportswear, Levi Straus and Lands’ End to underscore its commitment to being retail’s authority in casual and active categories. Said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s CEO, “The pathway we’re already on to be a leader in active and casual before the pandemic has only become more relevant as consumer trends accelerated during the last couple of years.”