Clarus Corp., the parent of Black Diamond  and Sierra Bullets, reported a modest net loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales fell 36.2 percent due to store closures. Sales trends in both brands have continued to improve since the close of the quarter as stores have reopened.

TruFood Manufacturing, the maker of branded and private-label nutrition bars, protein bars, chocolate molded products, and baked goods, has acquired Simply Natural Foods, co-manufacturer of nutrition and better-for-you chocolate and bar brands for CPG companies as well as private label customers.

Novacap, one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, announced that it has acquired an interest in FortNine, a leading e-commerce platform for motorcycle, dirt bike, ATV, snowmobile and other powersports gear, accessories and parts in Canada.

Big Agnes Inc. has hired Matt McCormick, Jean-Pierre Ouellet and their newly formed agency Authentik Sales to represent the brand in Eastern Canada. They have also hired longtime reps Rob Cairns, Joni Collett and their agency Carpe Diem Marketing Concepts Ltd (CDMC Sales) in Western Canada.

A letter signed by over 100 winter outdoor industry companies, including REI, Burton, Spyder, Aspen Skiing Co. and K2, sent to the leaders of U.S. Congress urges the federal government step in and provide additional long-term support for the ski industry’s small and medium-sized businesses in the next round of stimulus funding.