SGB Update Outdoor
Clarus’ Q4 Sales Climb 27 Percent
Clarus Corp., the parent of Black Diamond Equipment, Sierra Bulletts and PIEPS, reported sales in the fourth quarter rose 27 percent along with strong earnings improvement.
Former Newell Director Indicates Support For Starboard’s Efforts In Public Statement
Starboard Value LP, the hedge fund seeking to replace Newell Brands’ board, commented on the public support for Starboard’s efforts provided by Kevin Conroy – the 5th director to resign from Newell’s Board of Directors since late January.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Apparel Segment Sees Modest Gain In 2017
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported sales from apparel and footwear businesses – including Fruit of the Loom, Garan, H.H. Brown Shoe Group and Brooks Sports – increased 1.2 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, to $4.2 billion.
Eagle Creek Promotes Dan Funk To Retail Merchandising Manager
Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager.
Clarus Promotes John Walbrecht To President
Clarus Corp., the parent of lack Diamond, Sierra and PIEPS, promoted John Walbrecht to president. Walbrecht has been with Clarus for nearly 18 months, serving as president of the company’s Outdoor Group.
Nordstrom Announces Investments In Digital Technology
Nordstrom closed deals to acquire two retail technology companies: BevyUp, the innovators behind a digital selling tool, and MessageYes, a platform rooted in conversational commerce.
Fisher + Baker Bolsters National Retail Strategy With New Hire
Fisher + Baker, a boutique menswear brand, has hired Jessica Rush as senior account executive.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Fort Wayne, IN
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is open in Fort Wayne, IN.
Retail Jobs Increased By Over 46,000 in February
Retail industry employment increased by 46,400 jobs in February over January, the National Retail Federation said. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 313,000 jobs, the Labor Department said.
Academy Sports Appoints General Counsel
Academy Sports + Outdoors appointed Rene Casares as its senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Casares, 42, joined Academy in July 2013 as senior director, associate general counsel and assistant secretary, and was promoted in March 2016 to vice president, associate general counsel and assistant secretary. Prior to Academy, Casares served as an associate attorney […]
Bass Pro Provides Details On Cabela’s HQ Buyouts
Bass Pro said Thursday that 290 Cabela’s employees located in Sidney, NE will leave the company this week as part of a voluntary buyout program. Another 390 former Cabela’s employees also applied for buyouts, but no immediate action will be taken on those.
Accell Group’s 2017 Profits Erode
Accell Group reported sales rose 3.7 percent in 2017 while operating profits were down 37 percent due in part to a weak performance and transformation of the organization in the North America region.
Newell Brands Announces Board Change
Newell Brands Inc. announced that Kevin Conroy has resigned from the Newell Board of Directors for personal reasons. This change is currently effective.
UGG Celebrates International Women’s Day With HERproject
In celebration of International Women’s Day, UGG is launching a multi-channel campaign and donation to support HERproject, an organization striving to empower low-income women working in global supply chains.
OIA Responds To New Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Imports
In an e-mail to members, Rich Harper, manager of international trade for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), wrote that the Trump administrations move to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports “would lead to higher costs for outdoor products produced domestically that utilize steel and aluminum imports, like camping stoves, tent poles and skis and snowboards.”
