SGB Update Outdoor

Vista Outdoor Vice Chairman Retires

Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that Tig H. Krekel has retired as vice chairman and member of the company’s board of directors, effective Feb. 27, 2023.

Weyco’s Q4 Sales Dip, Bogs Wholesale Revenues Down 14 Percent

Weyco Group, Inc. reported sales declined 2 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31. On a wholesale basis, sales of Bogs and Florsheim both declined 14 percent while sales expanded 18 percent at Nunn Bush and 5 percent for Stacy Adams.

Peak Ski Company Adds Key Leadership Role

Peak Ski Company, launched by co-founders Bode Miller and Andy Wirth, hired pro skier and stunt coordinator JT Holmes as senior director of innovation and business development.

Thor Industries’ Fiscal Q2 Sales Fall Sharply; NA Towable RV Sales Drop 58 Percent

Thor Industries, Inc. saw consolidated net sales fall 39.4 percent to $2.35 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. North American Towable RV net sales were down 58.2 percent for Q2 while North American Motorized RV net sales decreased 24.4 percent and European RV net sales decreased 10.6 percent for the period.

Camping World Closing Down Active Sports

In a regulatory filing, Camping World Holdings said it plans to “exit and restructure operations of its indirect subsidiary, Active Sports,” which includes its retail store and warehouse in Little Canada, a suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, as well as the The-House.com website.

Vail Resorts Closing 19 Colorado Retail Locations

SSI Venture, the retail arm of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, reported to the State of Colorado that it plans to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Telluride and Snowmass Village. The move will permanently eliminate 69 jobs.

Silipint Selects National Sales Rep Agency

Silipint, the Oregon-based brand and maker of silicone drinkware, reported it hired Outtech, Inc., for its national sales representation in the Hunt, Shooting Sports, Camping, Outdoor Sports Channels and Farm & Home/Hardware.

SGB Media Reports Most-Read Stories, Key Metrics For February 2023

SGB Media posted another strong month in February 2023, with total pageviews rising 15 percent to over 164,000 pageviews for the shortest month of the year.  SGBonline.com generated over 1.7 million pageviews for the trailing 12-month period ended February 28.