SGB Update Outdoor
Escalade’s Q1 Earnings Dip
Escalade Inc. reported net earnings in the first quarter slid 14.3 percent as sales inched up 0.6 percent. The company said a cold, early spring weather impacted some of the outdoor play categories.
Amazon Reveals It Has 100 Million Prime Members
In a letter to shareholders on Wednesday, Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, revealed that the company has more than 100 million Amazon Prime subscribers globally.
SurfStitch Acquired By Alceon Group
SurfStitch has been acquired by Alceon Retail Holdco Pty Ltd, a specialist advisory, investment and capital solutions firm who also own EziBuy Limited, a New Zealand-based apparel and homewares retailer.
Play It Again Parent’s Q1 Profits Improve
Winmark Corp. the parent of Play It Again Sports, announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 of $6.96 million, or $1.69 a share, compared to net income of $5.6 million, or $1.25, in the first quarter of 2017.
REI To Open Store In West Hartford On April 27
REI will be officially open for business in the company’s new West Hartford location at Corbin’s Corner on April 27, just three miles from the current location.
Scott Takes Legal Action Against Fraudulent Online Stores
Scott said the company is taking action against the emerging numbers of fraudulent websites luring consumers to online fake shops.
Paddlesports Retailer Adds Robin Brown To Sales Team
Paddlesports Retailer, the official national tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, has announced the addition of Robin Brown to the sales team.
OIA Releases First-Ever Congressional-Level Outdoor Recreation Economy Report
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released congressional-level Outdoor Recreation Economy reports for all 435 congressional districts. These reports are the first of their kind that captures the power of a vast multi-billion dollar economic engine in our local communities and across the nation.
Trump Backtracks On TPP Renewal
After floating the possibility on April 12 of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter late Tuesday that he didn’t think the deal was positive for the U.S. economy.
JD Sports Fiscal Year Profit Soars 24 Percent
Fresh off its acquisition of Finish Line Inc., JD Sports Fashion Plc reported profit before tax grew 24 percent to £294.5 million in fiscal year 2018 ended Feb. 3.
Keen Names Kate Sweeney As COO
Keen Inc. has named Kate Sweeney as COO. Sweeney joins the executive leadership at Keen to drive results as the brand continues to build and invest in its future growth.
Columbia Makes Two Communications Appointments
Columbia Sportswear Co. has appointed Mary Ellen Glynn as director of corporate communications and Sara Bradshaw as corporate communications manager.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Openings For Monroe And Warren
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening festivities for stores in Monroe, NC; and Warren, OH.
Jaybird Joins The Conservation Alliance
Sports audio and technology company Jaybird has joined The Conservation Alliance. In conjunction with this news, the company has announced two Earth Day promotions to benefit the organization.
Camping World Plans New SuperCenters In Georgia, Illinois And Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced expansion plans for the development of new SuperCenters in Augusta, GA, Marion, IL, and Huber Heights, OH.
