SGB Update Outdoor
Ontario’s Garb and Gear Source for Sports Closing
Garb and Gear Source for Sports in Owen Sound in Southwestern Ontario is closing as its owners, Brian and Janice Warrilow, are retiring.
Revo Expands Golf Division To Include Racquet Sports
Revo has expanded its Golf division to include racquet sports and hired six additional tennis reps in response to industry growth in the golf, tennis and pickleball categories.
Kohl’s Sends Letter To Shareholders Highlighting Board Leadership And Robust Process
Kohl’s Corporation on Thursday mailed a letter to shareholders detailing the steps the Board has taken to maximize shareholder value ahead of its May 11 annual meeting. The steps include a robust and intentional process to evaluate potential bids. Kohl’s said the letter also summarizes activist invesor Macellum’s “shifting narrative and short-term focus on a sale of the company at any price.”
Mountainsmith Opens New Headquarters In Golden, CO
Mountainsmith, the Golden, CO-based company and manufacturer of gear for the outdoor enthusiast, opened its new headquarters in downtown Golden where its offices, sales, product design, and showroom-style retail space are located.
Canada Goose Makes Two Key Executive Appointments
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc announced two key executive appointments with Carrie Baker as President, Canada Goose and Ana Mihaljevic assuming the dual role of president, North America and EVP, sales operations and planning.
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.
