SGB Update Outdoor
Camping World Profits Plummet in Third Quarter on Lower ASPs
Profits at Camping World Holdings Inc. fell 73.9 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 due in part to lower average selling prices on new and used RVs. On a positive note, combined new and used same-store unit sales returned to positive growth.
Boot Barn Posts Another Strong Quarter; CEO to Exit to Ross Stores
Jim Conroy, the retailer’s CEO since 2012, is stepping down to assume the role of CEO of Ross Stores. John Hazen, Boot Barn’s chief digital officer, will assume the role of interim CEO.
Rural King Opens Newest Store in Hopkinsville, KY
The store boasts a wide range of outdoor lifestyle and work brands, including Ariat, Browning, Carhartt, Columbia, Frogg Toggs, Henry Rifles, Huk Apparel, Keen Utility, Plano, Realtree, Remington, Under Armour, and Wolverine.
Mammut Sports Group Taps Matt Kaplan as Managing Director for North America
In his new role, effective November 18, Matt Kaplan will oversee business operations in the U.S. and Canada. Most recently, Kaplan was vice president of sales at Vail Resorts.
Primark to Open Second Store in Queens, NY
The new 37,000-square-foot store at Queens Center in Elmhurst, NY will open on December 5. This is Primark’s second store in Queens, following its Jamaica Avenue location, and its tenth store in New York.
X-Bionic Secures Investment from Olympic Skier Marco Odermatt
X-Bionic reported that Olympic gold medalist and three-time Alpine World Cup champion Marco Odermatt has become an investor in the Swiss apparel specialist. The amount of the investment was undisclosed.
Kampgrounds of America Hires SVP, Franchise Operations
Mark Lemoine reportedly brings first-hand franchise experience to KOA’s executive leadership team. He has owned and operated the Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday in southwest Michigan since 2016.
OluKai to Open Store at Walt Disney World Resort
OluKai plans to open a store at Disney Springs, an outdoor shopping complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista. The opening will mark the Hawaii-based sandal maker’s first store in Florida.
Winnebago Industries Closes Out Fiscal Year with Q4 Loss; Shuffles Leadership Deck
CEO Michael Happe announced leadership changes focused on enhancing the Winnebago Motorhome and Winnebago Towables businesses, which he noted have underperformed in recent quarters.
K-Way Finds New Minority Equity Partner
Founded in 1965 in Paris by Leon Claude Duhamel, K-Way manufactures apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids, including its iconic packable waterproof jacket, the “Claude,” with its distinctive colorful zip and logo inspired by the French national flag.
RVIA: Travel Trailers Show Growth in Flattish September Shipments Report
The RV Industry Association reported that in its September 2024 survey of manufacturers, found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,595 units, a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the 24,700 units shipped in September 2023.
Columbia Brand Appoints Marketing Chief; Launches New Brand Vision
Matt Sutton, as senior vice president and head of marketing for the Columbia brand, was hired as the Columbia Brand has reportedly worked to bring a new strategic vision to life internally over the last few months.
WaveCel Promotes David Visnack to CEO
David Visnack was prmoted from chief marketing officer to chief executive officer timed the company expanding its product line with new helmets to mitigate traumatic brain.
Pure Fishing Lands Refinancing Deal on Outstanding Debt
As part of this transaction, the company entered into a new five-year, $750 million first lien credit facility with a consortium of lenders including Monarch Alternative Capital LP and Silver Point Finance as co-lead lenders.
Ken Hicks Takes the Reins at PetSmart LLC
The former Foot Locker, Inc., Academy Sports + Outdoor, Inc. and JC Penney Chief Executive has been named President and CEO, effective October 31. Hicks will also serve on the company’s Board of Directors.
