SGB Update Outdoor

Vista Outdoor’s Q1 Sales Climb 38 Percent
Vista Outdoor reported earnings increased more than three-fold in its first fiscal quarter ended June 27 as sales increased 38 percent.

Wolverine Worldwide Scores Record Quarterly Revenues For Merrell And Saucony
Wolverine Worldwide raised its full-year guidance after second-quarter results easily topped Wall Street targets. All-time record quarterly revenue for Merrell and Saucony drove consolidated revenue growth of 81 percent compared to 2020 and 11 percent versus 2019.

Kokatat Announces New Ownership
After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.

Velocity Cycling App Expands Thought Leadership Team
Vision Quest Velocity LLC, the cycling app, has added Dr. Allen Lim, Dr. Kevin Sprouse, Robby Ketchell and Dr. Phil Skiba to its thought-leadership team.

Moncler’s First Half Sales Surge 58 Percent
Moncler S.p.A reported consolidated revenue reached €621.8 million in the first half, up 58 percent from €403.3 million a year ago.

Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings Upgraded On Improving Performance In First Half
S&P Global Ratings upgraded its issuer credit rating on Great Outdoors, the corporate name of Bass Pro Group, to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’ as the retailer’s performance “has been resilient with sales and EBITDA growth continuing through the second quarter this year, ahead of our expectations.”

Decathlon’s Debt Ratings Affirmed On Strong 2020 Operating Performance
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its ‘A-2’ short-term issuer credit rating on Decathlon SA as the France-based sporting goods retailer’s operating performance for 2020 was stronger than S&P expected, thanks to strong cost management and cash preservation measures.

Primary Arms Expands Facilities, Appoints Chief Merchant
Primary Arms said it is expanding by adding new facilities following a year of record growth and also appointing a new chief merchandising officer.

Shimano Sees 65 Percent Revenue Gain In First Half
Shimano reported net income grew 79.5 percent in the first half of 2021 as sales ran up 65.2 percent. Bicycle Components sales grew 73.4 percent while fishing tackle sales gained 38.4 percent. The Japanese-based company raised its guidance for the year.

Colorado Yurt Company Breaks Ground On New Headquarters
Colorado Yurt Company celebrated the official groundbreaking at its new company headquarters in Colorado Outdoors with employees and their families, local and state officials and dignitaries, Colorado Outdoors neighbors and company founders Dan and Emma Kigar. The future home of the company will include 30,000 square feet of space, including a manufacturing floor, offices and […]

Selk’bag Hires Brand Manager
Selk’bag announced it has hired Alexandra De la Torre as brand manager focused on marketing and e-commerce.

Rumpl Appoints VP Of Operations And National Sales Manager
Rumpl announced the hiring of Rocco Villano as vice president of operations and Nate Clark as national sales manager. Rumpl also welcomed Sarah Crockett as the newest board member.

Sun & Ski Sports To Open In Former Modell’s Location In Maryland
Sun & Ski Sports plans to open its 31st store in a former Modell’s location at Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, MD.
Cascade Bicycle Club Appoints New Executive Director
Cascade Bicycle Club and its sister organization Washington Bikes have named Lee Lambert as executive director.

Velocity Indoor Cycling App Secures $3.4 Million In Seed Funding
Vision Quest Velocity LLC, an early-stage virtual cycling start-up, announced it has raised $3.4 million in seed round funding. The investment round was led by strategic financial partners.