SGB Update Outdoor
Winnebago Makes Transitioning Moves on Executive Leadership Team
Chris West, currently senior vice president of Winnebago Industries enterprise operations and Barletta Boats, has been named president of the Winnebago Outdoors businesses, replacing Huw Bower who is stepping down at the end of August.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Plans New Distribution Center in Fort Worth, TX
Construction on the facility will begin early this fall with a groundbreaking. The building phase is expected to create more than 800 temporary construction jobs. The facility is expected to open in early 2026.
Nordstrom Plans to Open Four New Locations in North Carolina by Spring 2025
In addition to a planned 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store in Morrisville, NC, the retailer will also open three stores in Mooresville, Raleigh and Matthews, NC this fall and next spring.
Black Diamond to Launch Partner-Run Mountain Shop with Wilderness Exchange
Wilderness Exchange, a purveyor of specialty outdoor gear and clothing for 25 years in downtown Denver, will launch the first partner-run mountain shop in North America with Black Diamond.
Outtech Adds Acurite to Brand Stable
Outtech, the sales and marketing agency for the outdoor industry, added the manufacturer of weather stations and weather technology for outdoor and indoor home monitoring, to its portfolio of brands.
Deuter to Integrate Packs With HydraPak Hydration Reservoirs and Soft Flasks
Deuter will integrate customized hydration reservoirs and soft flasks designed by HydraPak into a range of its performance backpacks. Deuter expects to release the first product to the market in Spring 2025.
Massimo Group Sees 32 Percent Q2 Growth on E-Bikes, UTVs & ATVs Segment Gains
Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs, and E-Bikes increased 53.3 percent to $34.2 million in the second quarter, partially offset by a 73.5 percent decrease in revenue from sales of pontoon boats.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Reveals Lower Growth in July Core Retail Sales Trend
July’s increase of 1.7 percent was half the June trend, which showed a 3.4 percent increase y/y. Sporting goods, hobbies, music, and bookstores were up just 1.1 percent y/y, while clothing and accessory stores fell 4.8 percent.
Rockport Secures Australia and New Zealand Distribution Partner
Rockport, acquired last year by Authentic in bankruptcy proceedings, retained Munro Footwear Group as its distribution partner for Australia and New Zealand.
Gregory Parent’s Debt Ratings Raised on Improved Credit Metrics
S&P Global Ratings upgraded the debt ratings of Samsonite International S.A., the parent of Gregory and High Sierra, due to improved credit metrics driven by strong operating performance and disciplined expense management.
The Ironman Group Appoints Managing Director of North America
Keats McGonigal began his career at The Ironman Group as an intern in 2007, rising steadily in responsibilities. In this new role, he leads the North American region’s more than 75 full-time employees and over 55 annual events across multiple sporting disciplines.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Divests Aviara Brand to MarineMax Subsidiary
The Aviara brand will be transferred to Cruisers Yachts, a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc. MarineMax will pay for all boats currently on order, in addition to select branding and operational assets, including Aviara’s website, tooling and inventory.
Former JCPenney CEO, Mike Ullman, Passes Away
In addition to his extensive career leading U.S. and global businesses, Ullman had significant experience in government, academia and philanthropic work focused on health care for those disadvantaged, among other humanitarian initiatives.
NRF: Import Cargo Volume May Peak in August Ahead of Potential Port Strike
The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance covering East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will expire on September 30. The ILA has threatened to strike if a new contract is not reached by then.
Elevate Textiles Names Head of Corporate Development and Strategy
Elizabeth K. Ren joins Elevate Textiles with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, operations, and treasury. Her career has included key financial and executive positions across private and Fortune 100 companies, including Under Armour.
