Sea to Summit Appoints Board Chair
The global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia appointed former Nestlé SVP Wayne England as the new chair of the company’s board of directors.
Cocona Labs Joins The Conservation Alliance
Cocona Labs reported it joined The Conservation Alliance, with its member dues “directly supporting grassroots conservation efforts and advocating for protected areas.”
Rumpl Names Yeti Strategy Vet as New VP, Global Brand Marketing
Rumpl hired brand and marketing professional Josh Weichhand as VP of global brand marketing, leading marketing, strategy, e-commerce, creative, and international efforts.
Play It Again Sports Parent Posts Q3 Earnings Growth
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings improved 7.5 percent in the third quarter ended September 30, to $11.1 million, or $3.05 a share, from $10.4 million, or $2.93, a year ago.
Retail Sales Grew 3.8 Percent in September; Sporting Goods Trailing Market
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in September were up 0.7 percent from August and up 3.8 percent year-over-year. The National Retail Federation (NRF) said the gains have moderated as consumers face continued pressures from the slowed economy.
Winnebago Sales Decline Accelerates in Summer Quarter; Profits Nearly Halved
Revenues fell 34.6 percent to $771.0 million for the Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter ended August 26. Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter net income was $43.8 million, a decrease of 47.0 percent. Full year revenues were down $1.5 billion to $3.5 billion, a decline of 29.6 percent.
Hest Introduces Down Comforter to Elevate Camping Comfort
Hest, a designer of outdoor sleep products, introduced a Down Comforter that pairs with the brands mattresses or works on its own. The company also launched in bedding products.
EXEC: Inside the Six-Year Growth Plan for Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent
At its Investor Day on Tuesday, Helen of Troy, the parent of Hydro Flask and Osprey, outlined an “Elevate for Growth” platform designed to annually expand sales between 3 percent and 4 percent and EPS by 10 percent or greater over the next six years.
Explosion at Hornady Plant Kills One Employee, Injures Two
Hornady Manufacturing Company, the U.S. maker of ammunition cartridges, components and handloading equipment headquartered in Grand Island, NE, reported that an employee died in an explosion on October 13. Following an investigation, the cause was accidental.
Academy Sports to Open in Jefferson City
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened a store in Jefferson City, its eleventh location in Missouri, at 739 Stoneridge Parkway.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Cuts Fiscal Year Outlook After Q2 Weakness
Along with the sale of its Sporting Products business to Czechoslovak Group. (CSG), Vista Outdoor announced that it was slashing its full-year guidance, largely due to weakness at its Outdoor Products segment.
SFIA Launches Super Regionals Series
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association is launching a Super Regional Series in November, offering members, partners and industry leaders the opportunity to come together to discuss business insights and topics driving today’s sporting goods and fitness environment.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor to Sell Ammo Business to Czechoslovak Group
Vista Outdoor announced that it planned to sell its Sporting Products business to Czechoslovak Group. (CSG) for $1.91 billion, shifting from a planned spinoff of its Outdoor Products segment. Gary McArthur, interim CEO, said, “We believe this creates meaningful value for stockholders, and sets up both Sporting Products and Outdoor Products for long-term success.”
Under Armour Hires Gap Inc. Vet as Chief Supply Chain Officer
The company hired retail industry veteran Shawn Curran as chief supply chain officer, reporting to President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz. After three decades working at Gap, Inc., Curran will join Under Armour on October 16.
Sorel to Open Pop-Up in Brooklyn
The 900-square-foot space is opening from October 13 to 22 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY and will be Sorel’s signature orange color.
