SGB Update Outdoor

Jen Harned Exits Bell/Giro

Vista Outdoor has confirmed that Jen Harned, president and general manager of the Bell and Giro,  has left the company, according to Bicycle Retailer.

Yeti’s Q1 Revenues Expand 15 Percent

Yeti Holdings Inc. reported significant improvement in earnings on an adjusted basis in the first quarter ended March 31 as gross margins expanded 700 basis points and revenues grew 15 percent. The company lifted its guidance for the year.

Emerald Expositions Q1 Earnings Sink

Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer and a number of other trade shows, reported net income decreased 30.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on a 3.4 percent decline in revenues. The company now expects its full-year performance to be in the lower half of the previously communicated guidance range.

Helen of Troy’s Q4 Housewares Sales Expand 8 Percent

Helen of Troy Limited said sales in its Housewares segment, which includes OXO and Hydro Flask, increased 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 28, to $126.1 million. The gains were primarily due to growth in the online channel, higher club channel sales, new product introductions and growth in international sales.

Vail Resorts Sees Healthy Close To North American Ski Season

Vail Resorts reported season-to-date total lift ticket revenue at the company’s North American mountain resorts, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 9.3 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period.

Trust Performance Appoints Reps

Trust Performance, known for its bike suspension systems, announced the formation of partnerships with six independent, outside sales rep groups.

Adidas, Reebok and Patagonia top 2019 Fashion Transparency Index

Three sportswear and outdoor brands – Adidas, Reebok and Patagonia – are leading the way on transparency amongst the world’s 200 largest fashion brands and retailers by disclosing a wide range of human rights policies, commitments and outcomes, as well as who their suppliers are, Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index 2019 revealed.

Bass Pro Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Bass Pro Shops announced that Jamie Sohosky has been appointed as chief marketing officer for the Great Outdoors Group of companies. In her most recent role as VP, marketing, customer experience at Walmart U.S.