SGB Update Outdoor
Stio Names Noah Waterhouse President And Chief Marketing Officer
Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand based in Jackson Hole, WY, announced the promotion of Noah Waterhouse as its president and chief marketing officer.
Fitch Downgrades Newell Brands To Junk Status
Fitch Ratings downgraded Newell Brands Inc.’s long-term issuer default rating to BB-plus from BBB-minus, lowering it to speculative-grade, or “junk” status, from investment grade.
Arc’teryx’s Sales Grew 11 percent In 2018
Amer Sports issued its annual report review for 2018 that showed Arc’teryx’s sales grew 11 percent last year to drive growth across Softgoods, a strategic growth priority for the company.
Report: U.S. And China Trade Talks Making Significant Progress
The U.S. and China have made the most significant progress to date in their trade talks, outlining commitments in areas such as intellectual property rights, services, currency and agriculture barriers to trade, Reuters reported.
RECALL: Turkey Fryers Sold By Academy
About 3,000 Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers sold by Academy Sports + Outdoors store are being recalled.
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Wolverine’s Q4 Boosted By Momentum At Merrell And Sperry
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 27 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by improving margins and a sharp reduction in operating expenses. Revenues inched up 0.2 percent and benefited from accelerated revenue growth from Merrell and Sperry.
Newell Brands’ Q4 Earnings Hit By Impairment Charge
Newell Brands reported a sharp decline in operating earnings in the fourth quarter as it absorbed a $157 million impairment charge. The Home & Outdoor Living segment saw a core sales decline of 3.0 percent, largely driven by lost distribution for Coleman at a key U.S. retailer.
Future Plc Acquires Cycling News And Procycling Magazine From Immediate Media
Future Plc announced the acquisition of two specialist consumer brands from Immediate Media Co. – CyclingNews.com and Procycling Magazine.
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SportChek’s Comps Climb 2.5 Percent In Q4
Canadian Tire Corp. reported SportChek’s comps were up 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 2.0 percent for the full year
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Yeti Holdings Q4 Profits Jump
Yeti Holdings Inc. reported a sharp jump in net earnings in the fourth quarter as revenues climbed 19 percent. The company expects sales to climb between 11.5 percent and 13 percent in 2019.
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Emerald Expositions Posts Q4 Loss On Impairment Charges
Emerald Expositions, the parent of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, reported a net loss of $90 million in the fourth quarter as it took $104.3 in impairment charge related to certain trade names and customer-related intangible assets.
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Senate Votes To Reauthorize Land And Water Conservation Fund
The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping public lands package. The bill designates more than one million acres of wilderness for environmental protection and permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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California Outdoor Industry Leaders Fuel California’s $92 Billion Outdoor Recreation Economy
Spearheaded by a board of directors and comprised of outdoor industry professionals experienced in launching and managing profitable businesses, California Outdoor Recreation Partnership (CORP) is making progress in advocating on sustainable economic development in California’s growing and vibrant $92 billion outdoor recreation economy.
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Danner Opens First Store In Bend, OR
Danner announced the opening of its fifth and newest store, Danner at the Box Factory, in Bend, OR.
Honey Stinger Announces Ambassador Team
Honey Stinger announced its new elite athlete team for 2019: Hive Gold.