SGB Update Outdoor
Gregory And High Sierra See H1 Declines
Samsonite reported that its outdoor brands, Gregory and High Sierra both registered steep declines in sales in the first half ended June 30 with the decline in tourism affecting all the company’s brands.
Body Glove Announces Distribution Partnership With IFS
Body Glove, the California-based watersports brand, plans to strengthen and expand its global reach in partnership with Itochu Fashion System (IFS).
Nanamica To Open Store In New York City
Nanamica, the Japanese technical contemporary menswear label, is opening its first store outside Japan in the SoHo district of Manhattan.
Bangers LP Hires Logistics And Warehousing Executive
Bangers LP, one of the country’s leading shooting sports distributors, welcomed Spencer Smoak to lead its logistics and warehousing team at its Birmingham, AL distribution center.
Target Reports Q2 Comps Vault 24.3 Percent
Target Corp. reported second-quarter comparable sales grew 24.3 percent, the strongest the company has ever reported. Adjusted earnings grew 86 percent.
Dick’s SG Appoints Chief Communications And Sustainability Officer
Dick’s Sporting Goods has appointed Peter Land as chief communications and sustainability officer.
MidwayUSA Foundation Appoints Relationship Manager
The MidwayUSA Foundation has appointed John Linquist to the new position of relationship manager. In his new role, Linquist will pursue opportunities for businesses to join MidwayUSA Foundation in sustaining and growing youth shooting sports.
Amazon To Hire 3,500 In U.S. Expansion
Amazon announced plans to add 3,500 tech and corporate jobs across a half-dozen U.S. cities. The cities include Dallas, Detroit, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and San Diego.
Report: Academy Sports Confidentially Files For IPO
Academy Sports + Outdoors, acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) in 2011, has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Walmart’s U.S. Comps Climb 9.3 Percent In Q2
Walmart reported total revenue in the second quarter was $137.7 billion, an increase of $7.4 billion, or 5.6 percent. Excluding currency impacts, total revenue would have increased 7.5 percent to reach $140.2 billion. Walmart U.S. comp sales climbed 9.3 percent, led by strength in general merchandise and food. Walmart U.S. e-commerce sales grew 97 percent with strong results across all channels.
Federal Court Strikes Down California’s Ban On High-Capacity Magazines
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, labeling it a violation of the Second Amendment.
DestiMetrics: Resort Bookings Continue Decline In Western Mountain States
According to DestiMetric’s monthly Market Briefing by Inntopia, occupancy and revenue at western mountain destinations at the midpoint of summer 2020 continue to be dramatically lower than last summer despite gaining ground as outdoor mountain activities captured visitors for overnight stays.
Boot Barn Appoints COO
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. promoted Greg Hackman to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Along with this additional role, Hackman will continue in the role of chief financial officer.
Inline Skate Sales Soaring
COVID-19 has gotten the wheels rolling for everything from a vaccine to testing procedures. But it’s also gotten them spinning for inline skate manufacturers and retailers who are seeing a surge in sales.
Cascade Designs Engages Sales Team To Serve Canadian Territories
Cascade Designs retained Sasso Vertical Sales to represent its brands in British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories.
