SGB Update Outdoor

Recco Hires North American Sales Manager

Recco, the manufacturer of advanced rescue technology, hired Billy Treacy as North American sales manager as it continues its expansion into the North American market and four-season usage.

Report: One In Five Campers Affected By Flooding And Natural Disasters In 2022

The Dyrt, an app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Many campers will be facing a similar situation this year, especially in California where the Sierra Nevada snowpack is the second highest on record since 1950 and 80 percent of it has yet to melt.

Wrangler And Lee Parent Sees U.S. Sales Growth Offset By China Declines

Kontoor Brands, Inc., led by Wrangler and Lee brands divested by VF Corp., saw strength in domestic wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) more than offset by decreases in International wholesale, primarily driven by the continued impacts of COVID-policy changes in China.

Solo Brands Swings To Q1 Profit As Sales And Margins Expand

Solo Brands, Inc. saw net sales increase 7.3 percent to $88.2 million in the first quarter from $82.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily driven by new strategic partnerships and continued market penetration within the wholesale sales channel.

Compass Diversified Raises FY Guidance On Above-Plan First Quarter

Compass Diversified (CODI) raised its earnings for the year due to a better-than-expected first-quarter performance.  Sales on an adjusted basis in its branded consumer segment, which includes Boa, 5.11 and Primaloft, were up 2 percent in the quarter.

Vista Outdoor Posts Heavy Loss On Impairment Charge

Vista Outdoor reported a net loss of $294 million after taking an impairment charge of $374 million. Adjusted earnings per share were down 47.1 percent on a sales decline of 8 percent and lower gross margins.  Vista forecast sales for the current year to decline by about 6.5 percent. 

Norrøna Hires New U.S. Sales Manager

Norrøna hired Andi Malboeuf as the U.S. sales manager. She comes to the role from QuietKat, an e-bike company owned by Vista Outdoors, where she was the national sales manager.

Rocky Brands Posts Q1 Loss As Wholesale Sales Falter On Retail Inventory Issues

Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that first quarter net sales decreased 33.9 percent to $110.4 million compared with $167.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. Wholesale sales for the first quarter decreased 40.2 percent to $80.1 million. The company reported a first quarter net loss of $0.4 million, or a loss of 5 cents per diluted share.