SGB Update Outdoor
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints VP Of Communications
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced that Mary Beth Long has joined the ASA staff as vice president of Communications.
Yeti Raises Outlook On Better-Than-Expected Q3
Yeti Holdings, Inc. slightly raised its guidance for the year after reporting third-quarter results that topped Wall Street analysts’ targets. Sales grew 23 percent in the quarter on top of 29 percent growth in the 2019 quarter.
Ignik Announces Key Hires
Ignik announced it has added three new employees to its team—Ryan Flynn, Brandon Ramirez and Andrew Lovejoy.
Brian Moore Appointed Senior Vice President, Global Product, Saucony
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. announced it had appointed industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president, global product, effective immediately.
Stio Continues U.S. Expansion With Three Mountain Studio Stores
Stio announced it would open three new Mountain Studio retail stores.
Wolverine Trims Full-Year Earnings Outlook On Supply Chain Woes
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported strong sales and underlying earnings gains for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021, but slightly reduced its earnings guidance to reflect recent supply chain challenges.
Newell Brands Debt Ratings Outlook Upgraded
Moody’s Investors Service revised its debt rating outlook on Newell Brands Inc. to positive from stable due to the company’s increased priority on prioritizing reducing leverage.
Canada Goose Achieves Responsible Down Certification
Canada Goose announced that it has achieved certification under the Responsible Down Standard (RDS*). With this accreditation, the brand joins other Responsible Down Certified global manufacturers who embrace sustainability and animal welfare.
Jack Wolfskin Appoints GM Commercial Europe
Jack Wolfskin Europe has appointed Natascha El Mahmoud, most recently as VP sales, as general manager, commercial, Europe as part of its new commercial management structure.
MacNeill Pride Group Acquires Rightline Gear
MacNeill Pride Group (MPG), designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods, announced it had acquired Rightline Gear, an Asheville, NC-based outdoor and automotive gear designer. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Clarus Sees Q3 Sales Surge 69 Percent
Clarus Corp reported earnings on an adjusted basis surged 97 percent in the third quarter as sales grew 69 percent in the third quarter. Black Diamond sales were up 20 percent and Sierra sales were up 100 percent, or 13 percent excluding Barnes.
Backcountry Hires Chief Product Officer
Backcountry announced it had hired Colby Black as chief product officer, effective immediately.
BMC USA Appoints Marketing Manager
BMC USA announced it has hired Joan Hanscom as marketing manager.
Arc’teryx Opens First Store In NYC With Rebird Service Center
Arc’teryx opened its first NYC retail store with ReBird Service Center at 547 Broadway on November 6, 2021, with over 8,000 square feet.
Fox Factory Sees Sales Jump 33 Percent In Third Quarter
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales in the third quarter rose 33.3 percent. The increase reflects a 48.1 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales and a 22.8 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales.
