SGB Update Outdoor

Backcountry.com Facing Potential Boycott Over Trademark Lawsuits

Backcountry.com is facing a social media uproar and boycott threats as word spreads about the online site’s move to sue dozens of smaller outdoor brands and retailers for using the term “backcountry” in their name or product catalog.

Tim Boyle To Serve As Acting Chairman Of Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear Company announced that, in accordance with prior actions by the company’s board of Directors, President and CEO Timothy P. Boyle will serve as acting chairman of the board following the passing of Gert Boyle.

Clarus Reduces Guidance On Sierra Weakness, Trade Headwinds

Clarus Corp., the parent of Black Diamond, Sierra, PIEPS, and SKINourishment, reported earnings in the third quarter slid 14.3 percent as sales grew 8 percent. The company reduced its guidance for the year due to weakness at Sierra and headwinds due to the strengthening U.S. dollar and the escalating trade wars.

NSGA Responds To Gert Boyle’s Passing

In a statement, NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson, said Gert Boyle, who passed away on November 3,  was “a fighter and the title of her autobiography, One Tough Mother, exemplified the determination and spirit she had to build Columbia from adverse circumstances into the company it is today.”

Norrøna Expands Rep Teams In Pacific Northwest, Northeast

Norrøna, the Norwegian outerwear brand with U.S. headquarters in Boulder, CO, continues to grow its presence in the U.S. market with the addition of regional sales representatives, Kyle Hadersberger and Derek Humphrey.

Newell Brands Raises Guidance On Improving Q3

Newell Brands reported a third-quarter profit. excluding charges, and sales that beat expectations while raising its full-year outlook. Core sales growth in the Home & Outdoor Living segment grew 1.3 percent.

Yeti’s Q3 Sales Jump 17 Percent

Yeti Holdings Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis increased 29 percent on a 17 percent sales gain. The company lifted its guidance for the year.

NRS Moves To Move To New Headquarters

NRS, the maker of paddlesports equipment and apparel, will move to newly built headquarters in Moscow, ID in early November. The roughly 155,000 square-foot facility expands the physical footprint of the 47-year-old company to facilitate continued growth.

FESI Report Shows Third Straight Healthy Year For EU Ski Industry

According to recent findings of the annual market report conducted by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), skis and ski equipment’s sales between the winter season 2019 and 2016 have generally increased. FESI has collected this information as part of the research work carried out by its Winter sports task force, which gathers key brands from the ski sector.

Thule’s Q3 Impacted By U.S.-China Trade War

Thule Group reported a modest gain in adjusted operating profit in the third quarter as sales grew 7.7 percent. Sales in the Americas region were down 2.0 percent as additional tariffs resulted in several retailers reducing inventory levels and higher prices impacted consumer spending.