Clarus Sees Q1 U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Growth Offset by Weaker Europe and Distributors
The Black Diamond-dominated Outdoor segment sales were $47.0 million, compared to $52.8 million in the year-ago quarter, due primarily to weakness in European and independent global distributor markets, partially offset by growth in the North American wholesale channel.
EXEC: BOA Fuels CODI’s Q1 Branded Consumer Group; Primaloft Sees Order Growth
BOA grew revenues and adjusted EBITDA by 13 percent and 15 percent, respectively in the first quarter of 2024. Bookings outpaced revenue growth, which supports expectations of a strong 2024.
EXEC: Fenix Outdoor Sees Q1 Sales Decline, but DTC Shines
Brands segments, which includes Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Hanwag, and Fenix Outdoor, had sales of €45.2 million in the first quarter, falling 14.9 percent from €53.1 million in the prior-year first quarter.
Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards and Slater Designs Merge
Kelly Slater, the eleven-time World Surf League champion, announces that the brands, including Slater Designs Fin Company, LLC, DBA Endorfins, merged under a new holding company effective immediately
Compass Diversified Sees All Q1 Upside Coming from Branded Consumer Group
CODI saw first quarter sales increase 11.0 percent to $375.4 million on a pro forma basis in its Consumer Brands segment, which includes the 5.11, Boa, Primaloft and Velocity Outdoor brands in the active lifestyle market, among other consumer brands.
Camping World Holdings Sees Q1 New Vehicle RV Sales Up in Double Digits
New unit sales outpaced broader RV industry trends, driving record new unit market share for January and February. Same-store new vehicle unit volume increased double-digits in the quarter, with momentum continuing through April.
Garmin Ltd. Posts Strong Q1 Results with Gains Across All Segments
Revenue from the Fitness segment increased 40 percent, revenue from the Outdoor segment increased 11 percent and revenue from the Marine segment increased 17 percent for the quarter.
Daisy Manufacturing Acquires Compass Diversified’s Crosman Air Gun Division
The deal gives Daisy ownership of the designer, manufacturer and marketer of air guns, accessories and related consumables sold under the Crosman, Benjamin, Game Face, LaserMax and Centerpoint Optics brands.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Details Q1 Challenges; Offers Tepid Outlook for Near Term
The retailer has continued to feel the effects from the ongoing macro headwinds that are impacting consumer discretionary spending in the second quarter-to-date as same-store sales are running down despite a benefit from an extra day due to the Easter shift.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Falls to Q1 Loss as Comps Fall 13.5 Percent
The company said the calendar shift of the Easter holiday, during which the company’s stores were closed, from Q2 2023 to Q1 2024, negatively impacted sales comparisons by approximately 100 basis points.
Rocky Brands Swings to Q1 Profit as Organic Sales Grow 7.6 Percent
The owner of the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh, The Original Muck Boot Company, Xtratuf, and Ranger brands divested the Servus brand in the year-ago period, which boosted sales and margins on an organic basis.
Rocky Brands Inks Comprehensive Debt Refinancing Deal
The debt refinance agreement includes a $175 million revolving credit facility and a $50 million term facility, amending and restating the company’s existing $175 million revolving credit facility with Bank of America.
Vista Outdoors Postpones Investor Day as it Measures Suitor’s Interest
Initially scheduled for May 29, the event will now take place early in the fall at the company’s Adventure Sports headquarters in Irvine, CA. The company will share the rescheduled date closer to the event.
Vuori and ENDVR’s Strategic Alliance: Driving Sales Growth in Wholesale Channels, Part 3
This is Part 3 of 3 in a series of sponsored posts from ENDVR.
Anderson Manufacturing Appoints New CEO
Jeff Stawiarski took the helm as CEO of the family-owned company, effective April 29, reinforcing Anderson’s commitment to innovation and growth in the manufacturing of rifles, parts and accessories.
