SGB Update Outdoor
La Passione Secures New Round Of Funding
Italian cycling apparel brand, La Passione, announced a new funding raise of €7 million ($8.3 mm).
Rossignol Group Appoints Category Manager, North America
Rossignol Group announced that Jeff Courter was hired as Rossignol Nordic category manager, North America.
Lodging Occupancy And Daily Rates Remain Strong In The Southeast
Although there has been a slight softening in the growth in occupancy and rates during the past month, participating resort properties in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are poised to set an all-time summer record for occupancy, daily rates and revenues with only two months of the six-month summer season yet to complete, according to DestiMetrics.
Full Speed Ahead Hires MTB Marketing Manager
Bicycle components manufacturer, Full Speed Ahead (FSA), has hired industry veteran David Meredith as head of Mountain Bike Marketing for the Americas.
Burley Recalls Ballz QR Skewers
Burley announced it is working with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall Ballz QR Skewers shipped between August 2018 and June 2021.
Industrial Revolution Appoints Canadian Representation
Industrial Revolution has partnered with Northern Exposure Sporting Group, Inc. to expand its sales team in Canada.
Weber-Stephen Products Files For IPO
Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the maker of Weber grills, is planning an initial public offering this year, has filed to go public.
Icebreaker Releases Fourth Transparency Report
Icebreaker, which is owned by VF Corp., released the fourth installment of its annual Transparency Report focused on its plastic-free initiative.
Camping World Partners With ABG To Launch Nautica Marine Collection
Camping World Holdings Inc. has partnered with Authentic Brands Group on the launch of Nautica branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace.
Retail Cargo Continues To See Double-Digit Increases Over 2020
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are continuing to show double-digit growth over last year as strong consumer demand keeps up its momentum, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
OIA Appoints COO And Director Of Research
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) appointed Arlene Charles as chief operating officer and Kelly Davis as director of research.
St. Croix Rods Announces New Hires
St. Croix Rods announced it hired Savannah Stenlund as angler engagement coordinator and Charles Cunningham as IT manager.
Camping World Announces Strategic Investment In Happier Camper
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced a strategic investment in Los Angeles-based, Happier Camper, Inc., the developer of the modular van conversion system, Adaptiv for vans.
Oros Closes $14.5 Million Series A Funding Round; Adds Board Members
Oros announced $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Rachael Ulman and Hap Klopp have joined Oros’ board.
Helen of Troy’s Houseware Sales Climb 38 Percent
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported housewares segment revenue increased 37.7 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended May 31 to $193.6 million. Growth was primarily driven in part by an increase in brick and mortar sales for both OXO and Hydro Flask due to the favorable comparative impact of store closures and reduced store traffic in the prior year period.
