SGB Update Outdoor
Hydro Flask Expands Into Latin America
Hydro Flask, a Helen of Troy Limited brand, is expanding its global presence in the Latin American market through distributor arrangements.
Camping World To Acquire Hilmerson RV In Minnesota
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the expansion of its business presence in the Minnesota market with an agreement to acquire Hilmerson RV in Little Falls.
MarineMax Acquires Cruiser Yachts
MarineMax has purchased Cruisers Yachts of Oconto, WI, which builds boats from 33’ (10.06 m) to 60’ (18.29 m).
GCI Outdoor Acquired By MacNeill Pride Group
MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has acquired GCI Outdoor (GCI), the designer of portable outdoor recreation equipment. MPG’s brands include ORCA, PrideSports, CHAMP, Pride Golf Tee and Professional Tee System.
Bogs’ Sales Climb 32 Percent In First Quarter
Weyco Group, Inc. reported North American wholesale sales for the Bogs outdoor brand rose 32 percent in the first quarter of 2021, as consumers continue to spend more time outdoors during the pandemic. Bogs also saw strong online sales.
Berghaus Appoints Global Brand Director
Berghaus has appointed Charlie Pym as its global brand director responsible for global product and marketing for the brand. He joins Berghaus from the cycling category, having been the marketing director of McLaren’s Pro Cycling program, which launched Team Bahrain McLaren.
Canada Goose To Open At South Coast Plaza
This fall, Canada Goose will open its first store in California, at the South Coast Plaza Mall, where it will house its first Snow Room in the United States.
Rocky Brands Sees 57 Percent Q1 Sales Surge
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings catapulted 278.1 percent on significantly higher margins and a 57 percent revenue gain.
Big 5 Posts 32 Percent Q1 Comp Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported same-store sales jumped 31.8 percent in its first quarter ended April 4, well above guidance calling for a gain of 20 percent. Earnings likewise soared and came in about double guidance.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of Four Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of one Dick’s Sporting Goods location, one Warehouse Sale location and two locations of a new off-price store concept—Going, Going, Gone!—in May.
American Outdoor Brands Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
American Outdoor Brands Inc. announced that Curtis Smith has been named chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, Smith will lead the company’s marketing, brand management, creative, e-commerce, and customer service teams.
Camping World Sees Q1 Revenues Climb 52 Percent
Camping World Holdings Inc. reported a profit against a loss in the first quarter as sales ran up 51.6 percent. The retailer raised its guidance for the year.
Burton Appoints Chief Business Officer
Burton appointed Elysa Walk, previously Burton’s SVP of Americans and International, as its first chief business officer.
Bloom Sustainable Materials Appoints New President And CEO
Bloom Sustainable Materials has appointed footwear components veteran Chuck Mason as president and CEO of Algix, LLC and the Bloom brand of sustainable materials used in footwear and other consumer products. Mason previously worked with W.L. Gore.
Brooklyn Boulders Appoints New CEO
Brooklyn Boulders announced the appointment of a new CEO, Martin Adler. Adler previously served as Brooklyn Boulders vice president of strategy & growth before becoming its interim CEO in August 2020.
