Backpacker’s Pantry Hires Director of Marketing
Backpacker’s Pantry and Astronaut Foods hired industry veteran Chris Dickerson as its new marketing director.
Thule, Inc.’s Q2 Sales Fall on Continued Cycling Inventory Imbalances
Thule, Inc. reported another challenging quarter as sales fell 15 percent in the Swedish company’s second quarter. The decline was attributed to weak bike-related product sales as retailers focused on reducing inventory levels.
Play It Again Sports’ Parent Sees Q2 Profits Improve Sharply
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings improved 14.9 percent in the second quarter ended July 1.
Camping World Holdings Promotes Two Execs to EVP Roles
Camping World Holdings, Inc. promoted Brenda Wintrow and William Colling, II, to executive vice president roles. The company said the appointments reflected its commitment to recognizing and developing talent from within while further strengthening its leadership team as it works toward continued growth.
New Report Finds Interest in Solo Camping Jumped in 2022
A new report published by the camping information and booking app The Dyrt found that there was a growing interest in camping alone among its community.
U.S. Trade Activity Rebounds But Global Trend Continues to Weaken
Volume of new orders and invoices exchanged between U.S. buyers and their suppliers grew at 3 points above its expected range in Q2, recovering from a level 6 points below the baseline in the previous two quarters.
Brunswick Corp. Warns on IT Security Event Impact on Q2, Full Year EPS
Brunswick Corp. said the preliminary results are below initial expectations for the quarter due solely to the impacts of the recent IT security incident that was disclosed in June. Full-year Adjusted EPS expectations are estimated at approximately $9.50 per share.
Retail Sales Up Again in June Despite Slower Job Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau is reporting overall retail sales in June were up 0.2 percent from May and up 1.5 percent year-over-year (YoY). Sporting goods stores were down 1 percent MoM seasonally adjusted and down 0.9 percent unadjusted YoY.
Academy Is Opening Two More Stores In Central Texas In F23
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported it will open two new stores in Central Texas this fall in Brenham and Kyle, respectively and is on track to open 13-to-15 stores in 2023, with the goal of opening 120-to-140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Davidson’s Names Director of Merchandising
Davidson’s, the firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories wholesaler, welcomed Ronald Dan as its director of merchandising. His most recent position was with Trailblazer Firearms where he served as president.
Smith & Wesson Brands Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. appointed Michelle J. Lohmeier to the company’s Board of Directors further strengthening the board’s expertise and breadth of experience.
RBFF Adds Z-Man Fishing Products President to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) added Z-Man Fishing Products President Daniel Nussbaum as its newest Board of Directors member.
Daniel Defense Adds Three New Faces to Executive Leadership Team
Daniel Defense added three executives to its leadership team, reporting to CEO Rod Reasen. Daniel Richmond assumes the role of chief revenue office, Jake Cason was appointed CFO and will lead accounting/finance and IT and Dave Everett joined the company as VP of product and engineering.
Report: Footwear Retailers Top Retail Foot Traffic Gains Since 2020
Shoe store visits quickly bounced back following the first days of the pandemic when restrictions all but sidelined retail foot traffic and Nike, WSS and Boot Barn look to be well positioned for continued growth for back-to-school based on a report from Placer.ai.
Rev Group Promotes Recent Hire to New VP/General Manager Role
Rev Group promoted Eduardo Castano to vice president and general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp.
