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.
VF Corp. Signs Fashion Industry Charter For Climate Action
VF Corporation announced that it has become a signatory to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, furthering the company’s commitment to global climate advocacy and engagement.
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.
Academy Sports Opens Store in Ardmore, OK
Academy Sports + Outdoor opened its first store in Ardmore, OK, representing its 13th store in Oklahoma.
Descente To Close North American Skiwear Subsidiary
Descente announced plans to shutter its North American skiwear business by the end of its current fiscal year, which ends Mar. 31, 2020.
Thule Group’s Q1 Revenues Climb 14 Percent
Thule Group reported a 13.8 percent gain in sales in the first quarter and advanced 7.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
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.
Oboz Footwear Adds Freestone Sales Group For The Rockies
Oboz Footwear, the outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announced that Freestone Sales Group will be representing the brand in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Fischer Skis U.S. Taps Sergio Kiehl As CEO And President
Fischer Skis U.S., LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately-held Fischer Sports GmbH, has announced Sergio Kiehl as CEO and president.

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.
Columbia To Support Planet Water Foundation On Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Columbia Sportswear will match all customer donations made to Planet Water Foundation at its U.S. retail stores on April 22, Earth Day.