SGB Update Outdoor

NSGA Sports Participation Study Shows Mixed Performance

Early figures from the 2018 edition of the NSGA’s Sports Participation showed continued participation gains in Open Water Sports and Outdoor Activities while declines were suffered in Team Sports, Fitness Activities, Shooting Sports and Indoor Games.

USFIA Criticizes Proposed Tariffs

USFIA (United States Fashion Industry Association) issued a statement expressing its concerns about the detrimental impact broadly applied tariffs could have on the apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles sectors.

Snow Fall Boosts February Bookings In Western Resorts

According to Inntopia in their monthly DestiMetrics Market Briefing, as of Feb. 28, bookings at western ski resorts made in February for arrivals in the month surged up 15.6 percent compared to last year at the same time. Aggregated occupancy for the month among participating destinations was down 2.9 percent.

Winter Season Continues To See Momentum In Southeast

As of Feb. 28, aggregated occupancy among participating lodging properties in four states (South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama) achieved a 12.7 percent gain in occupancy for the six months from September through February compared to last winter, according to the monthly DestiMetrics Market Briefing from Inntopia.

Mississippi TanTec Recognized at Tannery Of The Year Awards Program

Mississippi TanTec Awarded Highly Commended Award at Tannery of the Year Awards Program 2018 The sixth Tannery of the Year Awards program for 2018 organized by World Leather Publications came to a conclusion on March 14 with a gala dinner held in Hong Kong.

Pentland Brands Acquires Endura

Endura, the cycling apparel brand and Movistar Team clothing partner, has been acquired by Pentland Brands. 

Starboard Says Four Of Its Newell Board Nominees Pull Out

Four of activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP’s nominees to Newell Brands Inc’s board of directors withdrew their nominations, a day after the company maker gave billionaire investor Carl Icahn four board seats.

Oboz To Be Acquired By Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the outdoor retailer primarily active in New Zealand and Australia. said it had agreed to acquire Oboz Footwear, based in Bozeman, MO, for a base cash consideration of U.S. $60 million and earn-out of up to U.S. $15 million.

Large U.S. Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs

A letter sent to President Trump signed Monday by 49 of the nation’s largest retailers, including Walmart, Target and Costco outlines their concerns about the detrimental impact broadly applied tariffs could have on American families.