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Vista Outdoor Lifts EPS Guidance On Cost-Reduction Initiatives
Vista Outdoor Inc. slightly raised its earnings guidance on an adjusted basis for the year as expectations for sales and earnings exceeded plans in the second quarter ended September 30. Shooting Sports segment generated sequential sales growth, while Outdoor Products segment sales remained flat adjusted for the sale of its eyewear brands.
Oboz Footwear Bolsters Design Team With Two Hires
Oboz Footwear announced that Brian Krezel and Bob Downs have joined its design team.
Fox Factory Q3 Revenues Soar 38 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported earnings rose 50.9 percent in the third quarter as sales vaulted 38.0 percent.
Fitbit Beats On Q3 Earnings & Revenue
Global wearables brand Fitbit Inc. on Wednesday reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 29 of $394 million topping Wall Street estimates by $12.3 million. The company also reported GAAP net loss per share of 1 cent, beating estimates by 5 cents.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Partners With Apex Outdoor Sales
A team of five that services multiple retail channels in the outdoor industry, Apex Outdoor Sales, is primed to fuel growth for Sherpa Adventure Gear in the South Central United States.
Good To-Go Continues To Expand Production Facility, Staff
Elevating expectations of what prepared meals can taste like continues to be a big job for Maine’s Good To-Go. This fall, the brand completed a 900 square foot addition to the new building the company built two years ago, while adding another two members to the office and three to production.
Dometic Continues Its Support Of Tread Lightly With New Contest
Dometic is excited to announce the winner of the trail clean-up contest the company has been running on social media in partnership with Tread Lightly.
NSAA Welcomes Two New Members To Board Of Directors
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) on Tuesday announced two new members to the association’s board of directors: Wesley (Wes) Kryger (president, Greek Peak and Toggenburg mountains) and J.R. Murray (general manager, Arizona Snowbowl).
Katadyn Group Welcomes Mike Jue As General Manager At Spectra Watermakers
Katadyn Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mike Jue as new general manager at Spectra Watermakers. Jue comes to Katadyn Group with more than 20 years of experience in engineering and product development with a number of notable brands, including Camelbak, NASSCO, Hewlett-Packard, Easton Sports and Underwater Kinetics.
Unifi’s Q1 Profits Drop
Unifi Inc., the producer of recycled and synthetic yarns, reported profits dropped in the first quarter ended September 30 as a result of higher raw material costs and warned the second-quarter earnings would be impacted by a “surge” in polyester raw material costs in September. Sales in the first quarter rose 10.6 percent.
Toad&Co Launches ‘Save The Planet. Wear Sustainable’ Tour
Toad & Co. is launching a cross-country road trip with a ‘63 Shasta trailer to drive awareness around its “Save The Planet. Wear Sustainable” message. The tour is headed to the OR Show in Denver.
Hillsound Crampons And Gaiters Now Available Online
Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, has revamped the company’s website. This change now makes it easier for consumers to purchase product online just in time for fall and winter adventures.
Outdoor Gear Builders Awarded $124,250 To Advance Industry Jobs And Business in the Area
The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB), a 30-plus brand collective based in Western North Carolina, are part of a brand new $0.9 million funding initiative from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Power Program.
American Mountain Guides Association Names Angela Hawse New Board President
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), an educational nonprofit dedicated to supporting and furthering the profession of American mountain guiding, has named veteran guide and industry leader Angela Hawse as president of its board of directors.
NRF Survey: Consumers Will Increase Holiday Spend 4.1 Percent In 2018
Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,007.24 during the holiday season this year, up 4.1 percent from the $967.13 they said they would spend last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
