SGB Update Outdoor

Bogs Sales Drop Double-Digits In Q1
Bogs’ first-quarter net sales were down 21 percent, reflecting the continued softness in the outdoor and better footwear channels.

Big 5’s Q1 Profits Easily Top Guidance
Same store sales increased 7.9 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, reflecting continued market share gains resulting from the closure of certain major competitors last year along with more favorable weather conditions than the prior year period.

Folsom Custom Skis Partners With SASS Global Travel
SASS Argentina will offer a quiver of Folsom Skis equipped with touring bindings and skins for demo.

American Alpine Club, Access Fund To Advocate For Public Lands In D.C.
On May 11, 2017, both organizations, alongside a team of elite climbers and outdoor industry partners, will meet with Congressional representatives and policymakers.

Dick’s To Open Three New Stores In May
With the grand opening of these new stores in San Diego, CA, Lake City, FL and Bellingham, WA, Dick’s will have 694 locations in the country.

Cotopaxi Kicks Off Allpa Indigogo Campaign
The Allpa Travel Pack is a rugged, 35-liter backpack system built for adventure travel.

Teva Partners Again With Jhené Aiko
Teva announced its second collaboration with Grammy nominated artist Jhené Aiko.
Aetrex Adds Distributors, Builds Global Infrastructure
Aetrex Worldwide Inc. is further expanding its global reach with the addition of Gerimais to its extensive network of distribution partners. Gerimais marks the company’s 16th international distributor.

CamelBak Teams Up With North American Butterfly Association
CamelBak has donated hydration packs in support of NABA’s fieldwork to monitor trends in butterfly abundance.

Sports Authority’s Former HQ To Become Country’s Largest Climbing Gym
Earth Treks Founder and CEO Chris Warner is turning the former headquarters of Sports Authority into a 52,000-square-foot climbing and fitness facility, as reported by The Denver Post.

Eagle Creek Partners With Batiquitos Lagoon And Wildcoast
The Eagle Creek team helped by maintaining a popular hiking trail, removing a massive amount of invasive species from the trail and surrounding areas.
Ultimate Direction Reveals 2017 FKT Grant Project Winners
Each winner will receive $1,000 in support of their challenge, as well as all the gear they need from Ultimate Direction and grant partners La Sportiva and GU Energy Labs.

Trump Declares May National Physical Fitness And Sports Month
Continuing an annual tradition, the Trump Administration declared May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In a proclamation, President Donald Trump committed to “celebrating active lifestyles, promoting physical fitness, and tackling public health issues together by making healthier choices.”

Outdoor Retailer Parent Completes IPO
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and Interbike, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15.5 million shares at a price to the public of $17.00 per share.

Dale Of Norway Appoints Rocky Mountain Sales Reps
The premium Norwegian sweater and weatherproof outerwear company named Scott and Heidi Godsil of SPG Group as the new sales representatives for CO, UT, WY and NM.