SGB Update Outdoor
Report: Pickleball Courts Top List of Amenities Campgrounds Added in 2024
Pickleball courts overtook Wi-Fi as the most added amenity in 2024. Properties were 29 percent more likely to add pickleball courts in 2024 than any other service, including swimming pools and hot tubs, dog parks, kayaks/canoes, and bicycles.
RV Industry Association Hires Senior PR Manager
Mindy Smith is responsible for media monitoring and strategy development to determine what public relations campaigns and pitching strategies will yield results that create a genuine interest in the RV lifestyle.
Haro Bikes Hires European Sales Director
Christoph Kronenberg has reportedly held senior positions at 3T Bike, Bianchi Bicycles, and with his own business, BCP Bikes. Most recently, as country and sales manager DACH for 3T.
Helinox Adds Key Leadership to Strengthen European and U.S. Market Growth
The maker of portable furniture and outdoor gear has added Ethan Moon as COO, Chi-Wang Cheung as chief strategy officer and Markus Hefter, director and head of European sales and operations. Daniel Hartung will continue to head design and innovation in Europe.
Camping World Holdings, Inc. BOD Appoints Brent Moody Vice Chairman
Moody has served on the Board of Directors of Camping World Holdings, Inc. since May 2018. He has been with the company for nearly 23 years and has served in various leadership positions.
Report Defines Where U.S. Shein and Temu Shoppers are Spending More After Tariff Hit
To identify where consumers are spending their money, Consumer Edge analyzed shoppers who made at least two purchases at Temu or Shein in January or February 2025 but no purchases in March or April.
Recover Creates Joint Venture for Recycled Cotton Fiber Production in Central America
The initiative is expected to simplify compliance with the UFLPA for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers, while addressing the increasing demand for near-shoring.
Rural King Opens Newest Store in Pennsylvania
The family-owned retailer for over six decades, catering to the rural lifestyle, has opened a new store in Altoona, PA. The store will hold a grand opening from May 23-25.
First Descents CEO Ryan O’Donoghue Loses Battle with Mental Illness
The nonprofit that provides outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health concerns, saw its CEO succumb to mental illness, taking his own life on May 9, 2025.
Lazydays RV Cuts Q1 Net Loss as Revenues Shrink
The company completed the strategic divestiture of five dealership locations in the quarter, enabling it to enhance its cost structure and significantly de-lever the balance sheet by repaying approximately $145 million in debt.
Grassroots Outdoor Adds Five New Retailers to Alliance
The five new retailers added in April include Down Wind Sports, Granite Sports, Sherpers, The Trail House and WheelzUp Adventures to bring the Alliance total to 104 independent retailers.
Dick’s SG Expects to Post 4.5 Percent Comp Sales Growth in Q1
The 4.5 percent comparable sales growth expected for the fiscal 2025 first quarter comes on top of a 5.3 percent increase in the prior-year Q1 period.
Leatt Corp. Continues Double-Digit Growth Across All Protective Gear Categories in Q1
Dealer direct sales in the U.S. at the brick-and-mortar level contracted by 9 percent as U.S. Moto and MTB dealers continue to manage industry-wide stocking dynamics and some turbulence at the dealer level.
Report: U.S. Ski Areas Boast Second-Highest Ever Visitor Rates on Solid Snowfall
The National Ski Areas Association reported preliminary data indicating that the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record at U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits – a 1.7 percent increase year-over-year.
Report: Canadian Summer Bookings at U.S. Western Resorts Down 45 Percent
The DestiMetrics Market Briefing from May found travelers from Western Europe are also pulling back, with summer bookings down 30.3 percent. Conversely, Mexico’s visitation is running ahead 33 percent year-over-year.
