SGB Update Outdoor
Industrial Revolution Adds Product Manager To Team
Industrial Revolution hired Scott Youmans as a product manager, responsible for spearheading all new product development for its in-house brands, UCO Gear and Pedco.
Audubon International Adds Golf Industry Leaders To Board Of Directors
Audubon International, the environmentally focused non-profit organization, added two golf industry executives to its Board of Directors—Dan Murphy, CEO, Bridgestone Golf and Jake Riekstins, chief development officer, Landscapes Unlimited.
Primark Opens New Store In City Point, Brooklyn
Primark, the international value fashion retailer, opened a new store in City Point, Brooklyn, NY.
Cotopaxi Adds Vice President Positions To Fuel Growth
Cotopaxi reported it added three members to its senior leadership team to position the company for growth. They include Kamal Thota, vice president, Technology, Jason Hermann, vice president, Corporate Sales, and Charlie Mangini, vice president, operations.
MoonBikes Partners With Boyne Mountain Resort
MoonBikes, the maker of electric snow bikes, reported that it partnered with Boyne Mountain Resort as its first North American ski resort partner.
Lifestraw Selects U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Partner
LifeStraw selected Waypoint Outdoor, Inc. as its nationwide master sales rep group for the U.S. outdoor wholesale market.
Report: VF Corp. Looks To Divest Jansport Brand
Bloomberg reported Friday that VF Corp. is considering a sale of its Jansport backpack business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Gyroor Recalls E-Bikes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported it is working with Gyroor, a Chinese e-bike maker, to recall about 3,000 Gyroor C3 e-bikes because the battery packs could ignite.
Report: Holiday Shopping Seen As Lackluster In Early Season Review
The first two weeks of December did not bring much holiday cheer after a lackluster Black Friday and generally disappointing November results.
Johnson Outdoors Director To Exit Board
Johnson Outdoors, Inc.’s Board Director, William D. Perez, will not stand for re-election to the company’s board of directors during its 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting.
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Promotes VP Of Sales
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies reported it promoted Keith Arnold to vice president of sales. He joined the company in early 2019 and previously served as national sales manager and brand manager.
Winnebago Industries’ Q1 Revenues Fall 18 Percent
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported sales slid 17.6 percent in the first quarter ended November 26 as a steep decline in Towable segment offset growth in Motorhome and Marine segments. Results were still easily ahead of analyst expectations.
November Retail Sales Dip 0.6 Percent
U.S. retail sales fell 0.6 percent in November from October but were up 6.5 percent year-over-year, the Department of Commerce reported. That compares with increases of 1.3 percent month over month and 8.3 percent year-over-year in October, which got a boost from earlier-than-usual holiday shopping driven by concerns that inflation would continue to increase prices.
HLC Expands Sales Rep Coverage
HLC, the U.S. sales agent for Marin Bikes, hired seven outside market development reps to support its brands, IBDs and the cycling community.
Backpacker’s Pantry Hires Director Of Sales
Backpacker’s Pantry, owned by American Outdoor Products, hired Derek Hancock as director of sales.
