SGB Update Outdoor
Camping World Sets CEO Succession Plan
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced that its President, Matthew Wagner, will succeed Marcus Lemonis as chief executive officer upon Lemonis’ retirement on January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Camping World Board of Directors at that time.
Global Port Tracker: Tariff Impact on Imports Continuing Into H1 2026
Hackett Associates, the producer of the Global Port Tracker, sees the effects of the tariffs in weakening cargo demand from the fourth quarter of this year and likely into the first half of next year.
Kuiu Sold to Conservation-Minded Investor Group
Under its new ownership, Kuiu will remain a privately-held, independently-operated brand. CEO Melissa Woolf will continue to lead the business, and the existing organizational and operational structure will remain in place. The investor group “brings a long-term orientation and deep commitment to conservation.”
5.11 and Boa Parent Company CODI Completes Restatement of Financial Statements
The financial and accounting fraud perpetrated by the former CEO of Lugano Holding, Inc. was said to be pervasive, complex and confined to the subsidiary company Lugano. CODI expects to file its 2025 first-, second- and third-quarter financial results in the coming weeks.
Dick’s SG to Open Next Generation Store in Northeastern Ohio
The retailer announced plans to open a new next generation Dick’s store in the Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio. The larger format, measuring 72,000 square feet, will replace the current 52,000-square-foot store in the mall.
Costco Appoints Former U.S. Commerce Secretary to Board
The retailer announced the nomination of Gina Raimondo for election to its Board of Directors, who previously served as U.S. Commerce Secretary from 2021 to 2025 and the Governor for the State of Rhode Island from 2015 to 2021.
28 Million Americans Plan to Travel by RV this Holiday Season
The latest data from the RV Industry Association (RVIA) identifies that economic uncertainty and unpredictable travel logistics will impact holiday plans nationwide. And for 28 million Americans, RVing is their holiday travel choice, up 33 percent from last year.
ICSC Survey: 152 Million Consumers Shopped In-Store Over Thanksgiving Weekend
ICSC’s 2025 Post-Thanksgiving Weekend Survey found that 152 million consumers visited shopping centers during the four-day shopping weekend, with 9 in 10 Gen Z consumers spending time in shopping centers. The survey further found that 84 percent of consumers shopped in-store or used in-store pickup, an increase of 6 percentage points from 2024.
RE:Public Makes First Hires to Cover Public Lands News
The non-profit news outlet, covering U.S. public lands initiatives, hired Elizabeth Hightower Allen as editorial director and Julianna Abuzzahab as social media manager.
Costco Total Company Comps Rose 6.9 Percent in November
The company reported net sales of $23.64 billion for the retail month of November ended November 30, an increase of 8.1 percent from $21.87 billion last year. U.S. comps, excluding changes in gas prices, rose 5.8 percent year-over-year for the four-week month.
Ski-Doo and Lynx Parent BRP, Inc. Posts DD Revenue Growth in Q3 on New Product Bump
The 14 percent increase in revenues was reportedly driven by higher ORV deliveries and favorable product mix following the “successful launch” of new products, partly offset by lower Snowmobile shipments. The company’s North American retail sales were reported down 4 percent year-over-year for the third quarter.
Sweet Protection Expands Distribution Partnership for Snow Category in UK and Ireland
ZyroFisher will present Sweet Protection’s AW26 helmets and goggles range, including the Switcher 2Vi Mips helmet and Boondock II goggles, to retailers at Slide in Liverpool from January 6-8.
Tilly’s Delivers First Positive Quarterly Comp in Nearly Four Years
Tilly’s, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings topped guidance as the action sports chain delivered its first quarter with positive comp growth since the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ended January 2022.
Baffin Ltd. Promotes Liut to VP Marketing
Since joining Baffin in 2020, “Jessica Liut has played a pivotal role in advancing brand visibility and fostering meaningful connections with consumers, while deepening support for wholesale and retail partners.”
Airstream Parent Thor Industries Delivers Double-Digit Growth In Fiscal Q1
Thor Industries reported a profit against a loss in the fiscal first quarter ended September 30 as sales grew 11 percent, above plan.
