SGB Update Outdoor
Rather Outdoors Acquires Zebco
Rather Outdoors announced that it has acquired Zebco Brands, the Tulsa, OK-based manufacturer of fishing rods, reels and accessories.
VF Corp. Appoints Global Brand President, Icebreaker
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Jan Van Mossevelde to the position of global brand president, Icebreaker.
Jack Wolfskin Appoints New Sales Representative
Jack Wolfskin announced a new addition to its North American sales team, Will Lachenauer. The founder of the LG3 sales agency, Lachenauer will be in charge of retail sales across Arizona, Nevada and California.
Emerald Holding Posts Q4 Loss
Emerald Holding Inc. recognized a net loss of $58.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to a net loss of $68.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Revenues were down 72.8 percent.
VF Corp Allocates Green Bond Net Proceeds
VF Corp announced it has fully allocated the net proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued last year, totaling approximately €493 million ($596 mm).
Camping World Holdings To Acquire Flagg RV In New England
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire the two dealership locations of Flagg RV in Uxbridge, MA and West Boylston, MA, and additional land in Griswold, CT for a planned future location.
SportChek’s Q4 Comps Decline 3 Percent
Canadian Tire Corp. reported comparable sales growth in the SportChek segment declined 3 percent in the fourth quarter due to reduced promotional activity, temporary store closures and COVID-19 restrictions.
January Retail Sales Jump 7.4 Percent On Stimulus Benefit
Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, the National Retail Federation said. Overall sales were up 7.4 percent seasonally adjusted year-over-year with sporting goods stores up 8 percent.
GOA Retailers See Second-Half Bounce Back In 2020
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) reported that with double-digit growth across the group in December, GOA retailers finished the 2020 calendar year down 0.34 percent compared to 2019. From June 2020 through January 2021, GOA retailers nationwide were up 10.8 percent.
Camping World Announces Acquisition In The Northeast Corridor
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of two locations in the Northeast as the company further expands its footprint. The new locations in Hamburg, PA and Albany, NY were established through the acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore.
Target Announces Updates To Executive Leadership Team
Target Corp. announced a number of changes across its executive leadership team, including appointing Christina Hennington as executive vice president and chief growth officer
SFIA Finds Individual Sports Shine In 2020
Individual sports such as tennis, golf, running, hiking, skateboarding and surfing thrived in 2020 as Americans pursued a host of pandemic-acceptable sports and fitness activities, according to SFIA’s Annual Topline Participation Report.
Thule To Open First U.S. Brand Store In Denver
Thule announced it will open its first brand store in North America in downtown Denver, CO, to showcase all its product categories in one space. The store will open in Summer 2021.
Marolina Outdoor Inc. Partners With Richard Childress Racing For 2021 Season
Marolina Outdoor Inc., Huk and Nomad’s parent company, announced its partnership with Richard Childress Racing for the 2021 season.
Ed Viesturs Joins Himali
Himali, a Boulder, CO-based brand specializing in mountain apparel, announced that Ed Viesturs, the renowned mountaineer, will join the company as a partner, athlete and designer.
