Garmin’s Fitness and Outdoor Segments Deliver Double-Digit Growth
Garmin, Ltd. reported sales rose 12 percent in its Fitness segment and 20 percent in its Outdoor segment while its Marine segment showed a 2 percent decline.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Sinks to Near Five-Year Low
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 86 on the month, down 7.9 points from its prior reading and below the Dow Jones estimate of 87.7. It was the lowest reading since May 2020.
Camping World’s Q1 Boosted by Strong Sales of Used RVs
Camping World Holdings, Inc. slightly reduced its net loss in the first quarter, ended March 31, but significantly improved its operating earnings before non-recurring charges on better margins. Sales rose 3.6 percent as declines in new RV sales were offset by a jump in used vehicles.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Expects Little Near-Term Tariff Impact Due to Early Q2 Receipts
Second quarter-to-date sales are reportedly down in the high-single-digit range, in part reflecting an approximate negative 400 basis point impact from one less sales day in the period-to-date due to the Easter calendar shift.
EXEC: Rocky Brands CEO Sees Tariff-Based Price Increases Coming in June
The Xtratuf brand continues its recent momentum and delivered another exceptional quarter with double-digit growth in Q1, with the most popular new spring styles being the women’s duck camo and ivory colored ankle deck boots.
Revelyst Partners to License Outdoor Brands
The former outdoor products segment of the now-defunct Vista Outdoor business inked a multiyear partnership with Evolution USA, LLC, a U.S.-based licensing agency, to secure licensing deals for six of its outdoor brands, including Fox Racing, Simms Fishing Products, Camp Chef, Primos, Hoppes, and Blackburn.
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.
