SGB Update Outdoor

Play It Again Sports Parent’s Profits Improve In Year

Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, announced net income for the year ended December 25, 2021 of $39.9 million, or $10.48 per share, compared to net income of $29.8 million, or $7.72, in 2020.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints VP Supply Chain/Omnichannel Operations

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Clement as vice president, supply chain/omnichannel operations. In this newly created role, Clement will lead the distribution, transportation, planning/allocation, and omnichannel operations for Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Wolverine Worldwide’s Sales Jump 25 Percent In Fourth Quarter

Wolverine Worldwide reported adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter nearly doubled as sales grew 25 percent. Results were slightly ahead of Wall Street targets. Sales grew 35 percent for 2021 and are expected to expand in the range of 15 to 18 percent in the current year.  

Prestacycle Appoints VP Of Marketing

Prestacycle, the bicycle tools and components brand announced that Brandon Hirokawa is its new director of marketing and strategic development.

Camping World Collaborates With Eddie Bauer

Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to launch a line of towable and motorized RVs under the Eddie Bauer name, as well as expand Eddie Bauer assortments across its store base and online.

Elevate Outdoor Appoints Global Marketing Director

Elevate Outdoor Collective, formerly K2-MDV Holdings, has appointed Max Kalbfell as global marketing director. Kalbfell’s area of ​​responsibility focuses on the company’s three brands—Völkl, Marker and Dalbello.

Escalade’s Q4 Sales Dip 1.8 Percent

Escalade, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales were slightly below year-ago levels due to supply chain disruptions; however, sales were well above sales levels from the fourth quarter of 2019.

FortNine Acquires Defender Industries

FortNine, Canada’s e-commerce platform for motorbikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other power sports equipment, accessories and parts announced, in partnership with Novacap, the acquisition of Defender Industries, Inc., the dealer of marine products.

Mystery Ranch Undergoes Leadership Change

Mystery Ranch’s founders Dana Gleason and Renée Sippel-Baker will pass the baton of senior leadership and assume roles as Board of Directors. Alex Kutches, the long-time VP of sales and marketing, will assume the role of president.