SGB Update Outdoor
Primary Arms Optics Moves To 50,000-Square-Foot Facility
Primary Arms Optics announced the completion of its move to a new 50,000-square-foot facility located nearby the company’s Houston-based headquarters. The facility will expand the brand’s operations and logistics capabilities.
X-Pac Fabrics Hires Sales Manager
Dimension-Polyant, the sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as sales manager for X-Pac.
Decathlon Suspends Operations In Russia Over Public Outcry
Decathlon, the largest global sporting goods chain based in France, said it is suspending activities in Russia due to challenges securing supplies. The retailer had faced criticism for remaining open during the war Russia continues to wage against Ukraine.
Redding Reloading Equipment Appoints Head Of Manufacturing
Redding Reloading Equipment announced the promotion of AJ Ferris to vice president of manufacturing operations. He joined the company in 2010 as a member of the customer service department.
Zeal Optics Names North American Director Of Sales
Zeal Optics announced that Jesse Colombo joined the company as North American director of sales, effective March 28. He was at Maui Jim.
OrthoLite Announces New Sales Manager For Portugal
OrthoLite expanded its global sales management team in Europe, appointing Marisa Costa as sales manager for Portugal.
Cocona Labs Names Chief Product Officer
Cocona Labs has hired Wes Burgess as its Chief Product Officer. Burgess steps into the role after working with Cocona Labs for nearly ten years and, most recently, as vice president, sales, engineering and business development.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Revenues Decline 5 Percent
Profits at Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. declined 34.3 percent on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter ended January 29 as sales declined 5 percent.
Wicked North Acquires Big 8 Products
Hunting manufacturer and lifestyle brand Wicked North Gear (dba Wicked North) announced it completed the acquisition of DIY taxidermy manufacturer, Big 8 Products.
Academy Sports’ Q4 Comps Expand 13 Percent
Academy Sports + Outdoors reported comparable stores jumped 13.1 percent in the fourth quarter and 18.9 percent in the year ended January 29. Adjusted earnings in the quarter grew 40.9 percent, exceeding Wall Street targets. Academy predicted sales in the current year would decline 1.6 percent at the mid-point of its range but be up 38.0 percent versus the pre-pandemic 2019 period.
Solo Brands Sees Sales Surge In Fourth Quarter
Solo Brands, Inc. reported sale surged 164 percent in the fourth quater and 202.6 percent in the year.
Thor Industries Makes Change To Global Innovation Leadership
Thor Industries, Inc. has hired McKay Featherstone, currently Airstream’s vice president of product development and engineering, as its senior vice president of global innovation, effective May 1, 2022.
Vail Resorts To Acquire Majority Stake In And Operate Andermatt-Sedrun Sport
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG from Andermatt Swiss Alps AG (ASA), marking the company’s first investment in, and opportunity to operate, a ski resort in Europe.
ALPS Brands Partners With Everest.com
Everest.com, the outdoor marketplace, announced it is partnering with ALPS Brands. Everest.com will house four storefronts on its site—ALPS OutdoorZ, ALPS Mountaineering, Cedar Ridge, and Browning Camping & Hunting Blinds.
The Pro’s Closet Adds Two Leadership Hires
The Pro’s Closet, the online seller of used bikes, announced that Kaitlin Cameron has joined the company as its new chief marketing officer and Paul Calandrella as its vice president of strategic initiatives.
