SGB Update Outdoor
Paddlesports Industry Leaders Form Paddlesports Trade Coalition
Paddlesports industry leaders gathered in Bentonville, AR, from January 25 to 27, for a leadership summit where the group approved the formation of a new national trade organization.
Ikon Pass Adds Snow Valley To Roster
Snow Valley is the latest ski location to join Ikon Pass. The popular Southern California destination located in the San Bernardino Mountains will be part of the Ikon Pass community beginning February 20, 2023.
Bass Pro Ramps Up Expansion With Plans For Three Openings
Bass Pro Shops reported plans to open three stores in Spring, TX; Niles, OH; and Clifton Park, NY.
Decked Hires Mountain Sports Manager
Decked hired Scott Hibbert as director of community marketing and mountain sports manager. Hibbert brings 15 years of marketing experience to support the brand’s growth.
Oboz, Rip Curl Parent Sees Strong Double-Digit Growth In Fiscal H1
KMD Brands Limited, the New Zealand-based parent company to the Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl brands, reported that sales momentum has continued into its fiscal second quarter ended January 31, resulting in “record first-half sales.”
Moultrie Mobile Taps Mystery Ranch Vet As Director Of Marketing
Moultrie Mobile hired Ryan Holm as vice president of marketing with nearly 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry.
Report: Luggage And Travel Accessories Sales Grew 16 Percent In 2022
As travel resumed in 2022 following the pandemic, the travel accessories market grew in the U.S. by 16 percent, year-over-year, generating $7.6 billion in sales, according to The NPD Group.
OIA Climate Action Corps Releases Study On Decarbonizing Textiles Sector
Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, and Gore’s Fabrics Division, five members of OIA Climate Action Corps., and OIA have released the results of a joint-commissioned study regarding the feasibility of electrifying the textile and apparel industry.
CRKT And Hogue Partner On U.S. Knife Manufacturing
Columbia River Knife & Tool and Hogue Knives, a U.S.-manufacturer of precision-built knives, inked a partnership around the next generation of CRKT knives.
Rocky Brands Enters Accessories License With Status Accessories
Rocky Brands, Inc. entered into a license agreement with Status Accessories to design and distribute belts and wallets under the Durango and Rocky Boots brands.
Thule Posts Q4 Loss Amid Sales Slump
Thule Group reported a loss in the fourth quarter amid eroding margins and a sales drop of 21.0 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Dick’s House Of Sport To Open In Scranton
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store in the Viewmont Mall in Scranton, PA, closed its doors with plans to convert the space to a Dick’s House Of Sport.
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bell Sports, Inc. voluntarily recalled Giro Merit helmets.
Newell Brands Appoints Peterson CEO, Saligram Retires
Newell Brands promoted current company President Chris Peterson as president and CEO, effective upon the conclusion of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 16.
Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 21 Percent In Q4; Loss Widens
The Outdoor & Recreation segment, which includes Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, generated net sales of $211 million in Q4 compared with $304 million in the prior-year period, reflecting a core sales decline of 21.0 percent.
