EXEC: Thule Group’s Organic Sales Dip in Q1; Lays Out More U.S. Market Changes
Thule Group CEO Mattias Ankarberg announced that Thule is implementing price increases in North America to offset cost increases from the newly imposed tariffs, even though the company has two of its own factories in the U.S.
ASA Hires New VP, Member Services and Business Development
Kendra Allman has over 25 years of experience in association management. She has held leadership positions at the National Grocers Association, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and National Waste & Recycling Association.
EXEC: William Blair Tackles Tariff Realties in Latest Management Survey
Blair said that for now, the best solution seems to be a well-diversified supply chain across multiple jurisdictions, potentially with built-in redundancies to allow for nimbleness.
RV Industry Association Sees Q1 RV Shipments Grow 14 Percent Year-over-Year
RVIA’s survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments amounted to 37,348 units for March 2025, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the 32,243 units shipped in March 2024. First quarter was up 13.9 percent.
Delta Waterfowl Hires New Regional Director for California
A native of central California, Frank Andrade began volunteering with Delta in 2018 after connecting with the area’s regional director. He has since served as chairman of the Grasslands Chapter in Gustine, CA.
Kinsey’s Inc. Welcomes New Dealer Sales Rep for Kentucky
As a Louisville, KY native, Michael Kmitch comes to Kinsey’s with a “strong working knowledge of product movement and understanding how an item goes from the manufacturer’s line to the consumer’s hands.”
Outtech to Represent Knives of Alaska Nationwide
Founded by Alaska Master Guide Charles Allen, Knives of Alaska has earned a reputation for delivering field-tested performance tools for the most demanding environments, including with professional guides and sportsmen.
Sports South Promotes Caleb Sutton to VP of Merchandising
Before joining Sports South, Sutton spent 15 years in the outdoor and shooting sports industry, most recently with Cabela’s and Worldwide Trophy Adventures.
Sports South Hires Brian Billiet as VP of Technology
Before joining Sports South, Billiet spent 14 years at Topgolf, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technology strategy and IT operations from the ground up.
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies to Distribute Diamondback Firearms
Diamondback Firearms, a family-owned and operated company, is known for manufacturing performance firearms that are 100 percent Made in the USA, with all production handled in-house.
EXEC: Osprey Grows, Hydro Flask Falters in Q4; Parent to Pause China Goods
CFO Brian Grass said the company is pausing all China purchases in the short term with a few exceptions and expects over 60 percent of U.S.-bound goods to be sourced outside China by the end of fiscal 2027.
Chaparral and Robalo Boat Brands Parent Sees Moderating Declines in Q1
MPX said comparisons are beginning to ease and field inventories are returning to more acceptable levels after being elevated since late 2023. The company’s field unit inventory at the end of the first quarter was approximately 18 percent below the end of Q1 2024.
Brunswick Corp. Q1 Diluted EPS Sinks 70 Percent as Revenues Decline in Low Teens
The owner of the Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft, and Quicksilver boat brands said its Boat segment posted a 13 percent decrease in Q1 due to cautious wholesale ordering patterns by dealers, partially offset by fmodest model-year price increases.
EXEC: Shimano Posts Solid Q1 Results, Led by DD Growth in Bicycle Components
North American market retail sales of completed bicycles remained weak, but market inventories were said to return to “appropriate levels.” In fishing tackle, North American market sales were flattish to Q1 2024 due to unfavorable weather.
EXEC: NYSE Hits Solo Brands with Trading Suspension
The company reported in a Form 8-K report that it expects Class A Common Stock to be quoted for trading on the OTC Pink Market. Solo Brands noted that the transition to the OTC Pink Market will not affect the company’s business operations, relationships with partners, suppliers, employees, or its SEC reporting obligations.
