That’s a Wrap. What Was the Most Read News This Summer?
From the long Independence Day holiday weekend to the just-completed Labor Day weekend that signaled the end of another summer, SGB Media readers focused on reading about a wide variety of issues and opportunities that affected their businesses each day.
SGB Media Closed for Labor Day Holiday
SGB Media will not publish the SGB Evening Newsletter on Friday, August 30, and the SGB Morning and Evening Newsletters on Monday, September 2. SGB Media will return to the office and resume newsletter publication on Tuesday, September 3.
MasterCraft Closes Brutal Fiscal Year for Boats; Sees Continued Decline in 2025
Looking ahead, the company expects consolidated net sales to be between $265 million and $300 million, with Adjusted EBITDA between $15 million and $26 million, and Adjusted earnings per share of between 36 cents and 87 cents.
Armament Systems and Procedures Appoints New SE Sales Director
Rene Ramos comes to ASP after a 21-year career in law enforcement, retiring this year from the Sheriff’s Department in Hillsborough County, FL. Before his time in law enforcement, Ramos reportedly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Duluth Trading Returns to Top-Line Growth in Q2 Despite Store Decline
Direct-to-consumer net sales increased by 5.6 percent to $91.7 million and Retail store net sales decreased 4.4 percent to $49.9 million, reportedly due to slower store traffic, partially offset by strong conversion rates.
LAX Ammunition to Open New Store In Southern Cal
The new store, opening this fall in Laguna Hills, is the fifth for the Southern California retailer and the second to open within the past year.
Walmart Building More Than A Marketplace for Sellers
Company leaders outlined category expansions, multichannel fulfillment and new features that Walmart believes will simplify selling across markets to the thousands of sellers attending its “Let’s Grow” 2024 Marketplace Summit on August 27.
Milliken & Company Names Textile Business President
Jacoby has full operational responsibility for Milliken’s product portfolio as EVP and president of its textile business. He succeeds David Smith who is retiring after 45 years of working for Milliken.
Taylor’s & Company Taps Mountain States Sports Marketing as Western U.S. Reps
Mountain States Sports Marketing Inc., was originally established in 1984 by Terry Labrum, Steve Smart and Bill Hayes in Salt Lake City, UT. Today, it is owned and actively managed by former Weatherby exec Brad Ruddell.
Report: Road Trips and RV Camping Take the Lead in Fall Travel Plans
In a significant shift, RV camping has overtaken rental properties as the preferred accommodation for Labor Day vacationers, according to the latest Fall Travel Intentions survey conducted by Cairn Consulting for the RV Industry Association.
Pushing the Limits with Enduro 3 from Garmin
Built for long races, the Enduro 3 weighs 63 grams and features up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging and an always-on display. The device includes training and navigation tools with round-trip routing, trail run VO2 max insights, grade-adjusted pace, and preloaded TopoActive maps.
High Speed Gear Promotes Jay Sheet to Sales Manager
In his new position as sales manager, Sheets oversees sales and customer service at the company’s world headquarters in Swansboro, NC.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
