SGB Update Outdoor
Darn Tough Vermont Appoints COO
Darn Tough Vermont announced the promotion of Angelica Taylor to chief operating officer. Taylor is advancing into this role after spending the last year as Darn Tough’s vice president of finance.
Thule Sees Double-Digit Growth In First Quarter
Thule reported sales grew 19.5 percent in the first quarter and increased 13.4 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The gains were led by 27 percent currency-neutral growth in North America.
Shimano’s Sales Climb 14 Percent In First Quarter
Shimano, Inc. reported sales grew 13.9 percent in the first quarter. Sales grew 13.9 percent in the Bicycle Components segment and 14.1 percent in the Fishing Tackle segment.
Lezyne Restructures Sales And Marketing Team
Lezyne said that after tripling business in the last few years, it is restructuring its global sales and marketing teams.
OluKai Opens Store In Wailea
OluKai opened a store at The Shops at Wailea in Hawaii.
Sellmark Appoints President
Sellmark Corp, the maker of optics and other hunting accessories, named Darrell Mitchell president.
Academy Sports Opens Store In Conyers, GA
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the opening of its Conyers, GA store. Academy now has 11 locations across metro Atlanta and 19 throughout Georgia.
Vail Resorts Sees Encouraging Ski Season Metrics
Vail Resorts said it expects resort fiscal 2022 reported EBITDA to be at or around the top of its guidance range issued on March 14, 2022 given the ski season trends from the beginning of the ski season through April 17, 2022.
Reid Bikes Hires Senior Marketing Manager
Reid Bikes, based in Australia, appointed Caroline Coote as senior marketing manager.
Helen of Troy Acquires Curlsmith Hair Products
Helen of Troy Limited announced that one of its subsidiaries has acquired Recipe Products Ltd., parent of the Curlsmith prestige haircare product range for curly and wavy hair.
Bass Pro Plans Family Health Center In Springfield
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a Family Health Center this fall, offering health care services for Bass Pro Shop employees and their families in the Springfield region.
Vail Resorts’ Debt Ratings Affirmed On Improving Metrics
S&P Global Ratings said that following strong ski season results reported to date, it upwardly revised its base-case revenue and EBITDA expectations for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 (ending July 31).
Trek Acquires David’s World Cycle
Trek Bicycle Corporation has purchased 21 Orlando, FL-based stores which make up the David’s World Cycle group.
L.L.Bean Continues Expansion In Canada With Five Retail Stores To Open In 2022
L.L.Bean announced the continued expansion of its footprint in Canada, with five stores scheduled to open this year. In partnership with Jaytex Group, L.L.Bean will increase its store count from 8 to 13.
