SGB Update Outdoor

KOA July Report Finds Number Of Campers Continues To Climb
The KOA Monthly Research Report for July continues to forecast that more North American households plan to camp this year and projects that 53.5 million households will camp in 2021.

Turtle Fur Up For Sale
Turtle Fur has hired Vermont-based Venture 7 Advisors to help find a “philosophically aligned” buyer for the company.

Peloton Plans To Launch First In-App Video Game
Peloton said it is developing a rhythm-based video game, called “Lanebreak,” for its Bike and Bike+ models.

PeopleForBikes Applauds Senate E-Bike Act
PeopleForBikes applauded the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate t,o offer an E-bike tax credit. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (S. 2420) led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), would prioritize electric bicycles as a zero-emission mode of transportation by making them more affordable and accessible for all.

NICA Appoints Director Of Brand And Marketing And Field Operations Manager
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) appointed Xavier Melendez as its new director of brand and marketing and Chris Mileski as the organization’s Field Operations Manager.

Powdr’s Debt Ratings Outlook Upgraded
Moody’s Investors Service revised its debt outlook on Powdr to stable from negativedue to Moody’s expectations that the resort operator’s earnings will recover.

Accell Shows Three Percent Gain In First Half
Accell Group N.V. reported sales rose 3.3 percent in the first half of 2021 as supply and logistical issues hampered further uplift.

ICAST 2021 “Best Of Show” Awards In New Product Showcase
Pure Fishing, Inc., and its Berkley PowerBait Gilly, won “Best of Show” in the ICAST 2021 New Product Showcase.

Janus Cycle Group Announces Change In Ownership
Boulder, CO-based Janus Cycle Group announced that it has sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former executive officer of Prologis and Spirit Realty.

Recall: Caldwell Earmuffs
About 13,740 Caldwell E-Max Pro BT Earmuffs with rechargeable lithium battery packs from American Outdoor Brands are being recalled.

Global Sales Guys Appoints VP Of Action Outdoor
Global Sales Guys (GSG) announced that it has hired action sports Industry veteran Dave Rosenberger to the newly created role of VP of Action Outdoor.

Thule’s Sales Expand 58 Percent In Second Quarter
Thule Inc. reported sales rose 58.1 percent in the second quarter and grew 68.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.

RV Retailer’s Debt Outlook Revised To Positive
S&P Global Ratings said that as a result of strong performance and the tightened financial policy, it revised its outlook on RV Retailer to positive from stable.

Winnebago Industries To Acquire Premium Pontoon Boat Manufacturer Barletta
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barletta Pontoon Boats, for an initial consideration of $255 million in cash and newly issued Winnebago Industries shares.

Change In Leadership At Schoeller Textil AG
Schoeller Textil AG announced a shift in leadership as Joachim Kath takes over as CEO. Following a 10-year career at the global textile solutions brand, CEO Siegfried Winkelbeiner will retire later this month.