SGB Update Outdoor
Osprey Appoints Bike Sales Manager
Osprey Packs announced the hiring of Jack Gresmer as bike sales manager.
Unifi’s Q3 Earnings Tumble
Unifi Inc. reported earnings fell sharply in the third quarter ended March 25 due to rising raw material costs and sales mix challenges. The maker of synthetic and recycled performance fibers now expects operating earnings for its fiscal year to be “well below” year-ago levels.
Gander Outdoors To Open In Greensburg And Saginaw
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening events for new stores in Greensburg, PA and Saginaw, MI.
Arne Arens Joins The Conservation Alliance Board Of Directors
The Conservation Alliance welcomed Arne Arens, global brand president of The North Face, to its board of directors. Arens fills the seat vacated by the untimely passing of Ann Krcik, who represented The North Face on the board for three years.
Shimano’s Q1 Earnings Climb 13 Percent
Shimano Inc. reported earnings rose 13.2 percent in the first quarter on a 6.7 percent revenue gain. The Bicycle Components segment delivered a 5.1 percent sales gain while the Fishing Tackle segment expanded 13.2 percent.
Camping World To Open Stores In Minnesota And Wisconsin In 2019
Camping World Holdings Inc. will open new SuperCenters in Baxter, MN, and Eau Claire, WI, by first quarter 2019.
Rocky Brands Net Income Climbs On Wholesale & Retail Strength
Rocky Brands Inc. reported first quarter net income of $3.3 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, up more than double from the company’s net income of $1.5 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017.
Safilo Shareholders Approve 2017 Financials, New Board, Appointment Of CEO Trocchia
Safilo Group S.p.A. shareholders approved the company’s 2017 financial statement, the appointment of Angelo Trocchia as CEO and a new board of directors at Tuesday’s shareholders meeting.
Nite Ize Wins Two-Year Battle Against International Knockoffs
The International Trade Commission awarded protection for Boulder, CO-based NIte Ize’s Steelie product line with general exclusion order that prevents infringing products from entering U.S.
Camping World Acquires Rock/Creek Outfitters
Camping World has acquired Rock/Creek Outfitters, based in Chattanooga, TN, according to multiple reports.
Sportsmen, Conservationists, Patagonia Run Full-page Ad Against Fracking In Nevada’s Ruby Mountains
Thirteen conservation and sportsmen’s groups and outdoor apparel manufacturer Patagonia ran a full-page advertisement in Monday’s Elko Daily Free-Press opposing federal plans to open Nevada’s iconic Ruby Mountains to oil drilling and fracking.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Snow Burns as Mountain Hardwear’s Head Of Marketing
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Snow Burns to serve as global vice president of marketing for the Mountain Hardwear brand.
Newell Brands Announces Agreement With Starboard To End Proxy Contest
Newell Brands agreed to add three independent directors to the company’s board, ending a months-long proxy fight with activist investor Starboard Value LP.
Planalytics Sees Weather Taking Toll On Q1 Retail
Planalytics estimated the the cold early spring extracted $1.4 billion in sales from DIY stores and $425 million from clothing stores versus the prior year.
Yeti Coolers Ends Relationship With The NRA
Yeti Coolers has cut ties with the NRA Foundation, the NRA announced. Yeti called it an “outdated” discount program and asserted the NRA-ILA’s statement criticizing the company is incorrect.
