Yamaha U.S. Marine Appoints Customer Experience Division Manager
Jason Berry is now responsible for leading and supporting Marine Field Service and call centers for Outboard, WaterCraft, Bennett, and Siren. Berry first joined Yamaha in 2005.
Helly Hansen, SportChek Parent Prices Private Placement Notes Offering
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. intends to use the net proceeds from the offering and sale of the Notes for the repayment of short-term borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Outdoor Writers Association of America Honors Key Members
OWAA selected six association members as recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The honorees were announced at the OWAA’s annual conference in Gulf Shores, AL.
Lazydays Holdings Files S-1 for Rights Offering for Shareholders
The net proceeds of the offering will be used for company growth initiatives including acquisitions and new business development activities and general corporate purposes, which may include repaying or refinancing existing or future debt facilities.
Rocky Brands Sees Newly Hired CFO Resign and Exit
SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Sarah O’Connor has resigned from her position with the company, effective immediately. She joined the company in mid-February.
EXEC: Active Lifestyle Retail Weathers Rough Second Quarter Waters
Although a few retailers outperformed in the second quarter, big names in the active lifestyle space fought through a challenging quarter amid promotional pressures, retail theft and the consumer’s continued shift away from discretionary purchases.
Academy Sports Opens First Store in Brenham, TX
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced it opened its first store in Brenham, TX, with a grand opening planned from September 15-17.
Windham Weaponry Shutting Down
Windham Weaponry, the firearms manufacturer based in Windham, ME, announced it is closing its doors due to financial challenges.
Pelican Products Appoints James Curleigh as CEO
The maker of protective cases, coolers, outdoor accessories, and temperature-controlled packaging, appointed James Curleigh as CEO. The outdoor industry veteran was, most recently, CEO of Gibson Guitars.
Zanders Sporting Goods Appoints President/COO and Director of Procurement
Zanders Sporting Goods promoted Dan Siegler to president and chief operating officer and Luke Poston to director of procurement.
NRF Now Sees 2023 Retail Sales at Low End of Earlier Forecast
The March forecast called for 2023 retail sales to increase between 4 percent and 6 percent over 2022; however, the Fed’s interest rate increases slowed the economy and the NRF believes there is a good chance that sales will end up in the lower range of the forecast, if not lower.
NRF: Import Cargo Volume Could Hit 2 Million TEU Three Months in a Row
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to hit the 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) mark for the second consecutive month in September and remain there in October.
Yue Yuen Sees Another Sharp Footwear Manufacturing Sales Decline in August
The manufacturer of footwear for most major outdoor and athletic brands, reported that in August, net consolidated operating revenue, declined 19.8 percent after posting a 106 percent increase in the prior-year month.
Mark’s Rolls Out Two New Workwear Retail Formats in Canada
Mark’s, the Canadian retailer owned by Canadian Tire and sister company to SportChek, Sports Experts, Pro Hockey Life, and Helly Hansen, introduced two new industrial-exclusive retail stores—Mark’s WorkPro and L’Equipeur Pro.
EXEC: American Outdoor Brands Execs Detail Fiscal First Quarter Progress
The recent issues with inventory and reduced consumer demand in the broader firearms market at retail had an effect of the company’s Shooting Sports segment, but strong growth in the company’s Outdoor Lifestyle segment offset the decline in the shooting accessories business.
