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Primary Arms Optics Names Director Of Product Marketing
Primary Arms Optics announced it has hired Stephen Morgan as director of product marketing for all its product categories.
United Wheels And Niner Bikes Adds To Engineering And Design Team
Niner Bikes announced it has hired multiple new staff to its engineering and product teams in Fort Collins, CO. The group will contribute to the product development for Niner, VAAST and other brands within the company’s United Wheels portfolio.
Jones Appoints Marketing Director
Winter apparel, backcountry gear and snowboard brand Jones Snowboards announced it has hired Josh Nielsen as Marketing Director.
REI To Open In Gretna, Nebraska
REI Co-op will open its first Nebraska store in Gretna in fall 2022.
Fox Factory’s Q4 Sales Climb 31 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported adjusted earnings rose 17.3 percent in the fourth quarter on a 30.5 percent revenue gain. This increase reflects a 46.7 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales and a 18.6 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales.
British Cycling Brand Parcours Appoints Marketing Manager
British cycling brand Parcours appointed Amy Marks as marketing manager.
CODI Delivers Fourth Straight Quarter Of Record Results
Compass Diversified (CODI) reported earnings nearly tripled in the fourth quarter as sales grew 27 percent. Said Elias Sabo, CODI’s CEO, “Our consumer business again delivered solid results, driven by continued strong performance at our most recent acquisitions, and our niche industrial business experienced increased demand for their products during the fourth quarter.”
Daiwa Appoints National Sales Manager
Daiwa Corporation announced it promoted National Accounts Manager Gerad Cawhorn to national sales manager.
Elevate Outdoor Collective Hires Global Vice President Design/Creative Director
Elevate Outdoor Collective announced it had hired Peter Stolz as global vice president design/creative director.
Emerald Holding Shrinks Loss In Fourth Quarter And Year
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported a smaller loss in the fourth quarter and saw sales more than double as the company benefited from the return of trade show events.
Sturm, Ruger Shows Slight Decline In Q4 Sales
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported sales eased 0.8 percent in the fourth quarter while gaining 28.4 percent in the year.
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.
Camping World’s Q4 Sales Expand 24 Percent
Profits at Camping World Holdings Inc. rose 47 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31 on a 22 percent revenue gain.
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.
