SGB Update Outdoor
Winnebago Recalls 6,536 RVs
Winnebago reported a recall of 6,536 motorhomes following an investigation that confirmed a defect in the company’s Cummins-made generator or, more specifically, the fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module.
Outdoor Cap Hires New Rep For Hawaii And Nevada
Outdoor Cap hired Quinn Bui as its new rep for Hawaii and Nevada. With ten years of experience in the promotional product industry.
The Headrest Safe Company Hires E-Commerce Manager
The Headrest Safe Company, LLC hired Kenny Sinnett as its e-commerce manager, responsible for creating strategies that impact the design and practicality of its online shops and adjacent platforms.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Marine Service Operations Manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit hired Jeremy Waki as division manager of Marine Service operations, overseeing service support of systems, processes, strategy, data analytics, and service planning.
Altra Running Makes Two Sales Leadership Hires
Altra Running hired industry veterans Joe Toth as head of sales in North America and Michael Dobbs as Eastern U.S. sales manager.
Camping World To Enter Montana Through Acquisition
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported it would acquire I-90 RV in Billings, its first location in Montana. The acquisition will close in the third quarter of 2023.
Moncler SPA’s Q1 Sales Expand 23 Percent
Moncler S.p.A. reported sales grew 23 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis in the first quarter with healthy double-digit growth in the DTC channel at the Moncler and Stone Island brands.
SidelineSwap Secures Investment From eBay
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, announced a strategic investment from eBay Ventures, the corporate venture arm of eBay, Inc., and follows an investment in November 2022 from DSG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
REI Chicago Employees Vote To Unionize
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), announced Thursday that, by an overwhelming majority vote of nearly 84 percent, workers at REI, Inc. in Chicago, IL, voted to join the RWDSU, making this the fourth unionized REI store in the country.
Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q2 Profit Up On Sale Of Military And Commercial Tent Business
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. reported total company net sales increased 7 percent to $202.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 31. Operating profits declined for the period but were offset by a gain on the sale of the Military and Commercial Tents product lines in the Camping segment.
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.
Fox Factory Powered Vehicles Group Offsets Sharp Drop In Q1 Specialty Sports Group Sales
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported that sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $399.9 million, an increase of 5.8 percent. The increase reflects a 35.0 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales and a 30.0 percent decrease in Specialty Sports Group sales.
Fox Factory Holding Corp. Hires First Chief Accounting Officer
Fox Factory Holding Corp. hired Brendan Enick as its first chief accounting officer. He has over 16 years of experience in the accounting industry.
NSGA’s 2023 Participation Report Sees 7 Of 10 Segments Showing Growth
Analysis of the National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report revealed that seven segments increased in participation in 2022, two segments remained relatively flat and one segment decreased compared to 2021.
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.
