SGB Update Outdoor
Lolë Acquires Époque Évolution
Lolë, the Montreal-based activewear and outerwear brand, reported it acquired Époque Évolution a sustainability-focused women’s apparel brand based in San Anselmo, CA.
Kampgrounds Of America Buys Back Oldest KOA Campground And Two Yellowstone Locations
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reported it purchased three KOA properties—Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, MT, Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, MT. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962 and holds the designation as the first KOA campground.
DXL Posts Q1 Sales Decline After Strong Comp Sales Growth To Start The Year
Destination XL Group, Inc. reported total sales for the first quarter were $125.4 million, down 1.7 percent from $127.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 0.6 percent as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022, with comparable sales from stores up 1.5 […]
Amazon: Independent Sellers In The U.S. Sold More Than 4.1 Billion Products In 2022
More than 60 percent of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—providing a vast selection of amazing products, competitive prices, and great convenience for consumers.
Christy Sports Opens Location In Aspen
Christy Sports announced the opening a new store in Aspen, CO, located at 303 East Durant Street. The location was previously an Aspen Sports store and recently vacated as part of Vail Resorts’ exit from Aspen.
Qurate Retail Sells Zulily To Investment Firm
Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm with expertise in the retail and apparel sectors, has acquired online retailer Zulily, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, which also owns the QVC and HSN businesses and the owner of Cornerstone Brands.
KOA: Air Travel Issues Lead Leisure Travelers To Find Alternatives In 2023
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Monthly Research Report, May 2023 Edition, points to continued issues with air travel causing leisure travelers, and especially campers, to seek alternative modes of travel in 2023.
Dick’s SG To Open 12 House Of Sports
After opening its first three Dick’s House of Sport stores in Rochester, NY, Knoxville, TN and Minnetonka, MN, DKS plans to open more than 12 new stores in the next two years.
Camping World Declares Dividend, Initiating Review Of Capital Allocation Strategy
Camping World Holdings, Inc. declared a second-quarter dividend and said it is reviewing its capital allocation strategy with future dividend payouts up to the board’s discretion.
Elevate Textiles Undergoes Recapitalization, New Ownership
Elevate Textiles, the fabric manufacturer servicing the automotive, apparel, interior furnishing, and industrial industries owned by Platinum Equity, reached an out-of-court restructuring deal in which its lenders will take control of the company.
VF’s Fiscal Q4 Revenues Dragged Down By Vans And Americas Region Declines
VF Corp. reported sales were down 3 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 1, dragged down by a 14 percent decline at Vans and a 7 percent overall decline in the Americas region. The North Face’s sales grew 12 percent globally. Earnings were down 62 percent on an adjusted basis but in line with guidance.
NMMA: Recreational Boating’s Economic Impact Soars To $230 Billion
NMMA released new data that found that the annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36 percent, from $170 billion in 2018 to $230 billion in 2023.
RVIA: 44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer
The RV Industry Association reported in a recent survey of America’s leisure travelers that 44 million consumers plan to RV this summer, including 12 million who said they plan to RV this Memorial Day weekend.
MEC To Expand Presence In Canadian Maritimes Region
Canadian outdoor retailer, Mountain Equipment Company, is set to expand its retail footprint by opening a new standalone store in the Maritimes this August.
Johnson Outdoors Appoints Board Director
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. appointed Jeffrey M. Stutz as an independent director to the company’s Board of Directors effective May 23, 2023.
