SGB Update Outdoor
Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone and for Free
In its 2024 Camping Report, The Dyrt reported that one-third (33.5 percent) of Oregon campers camped alone in 2023, higher than the 12 percent national average.
The James Brand Expands Leadership Team, Relocates HQ
The James Brand has expanded its corporate leadership team with the appointment of Justin Baar to global digital commerce manager and Daniel Sledd to senior global production and inventory manager.
Moody’s Affirms Topgolf Callaway’s B1 Ratings, but Outlook Now Negative on EBITDA Concerns
The ratings agency said leverage is elevated due to weaker consumer demand at Topgolf than was expected a year ago and due to the company’s rapidly growing lease obligations to support the new Topgolf facility development.
Ski-Doo Parent Sees Fiscal Q4 Hurt by Sales Incentives, Weaker Winter Weather
BRP, Inc., the parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands, reported Q4 results were mainly driven by a decrease in Seasonal Products deliveries and tough comps against a strong fourth quarter in the prior fiscal year.
Sea to Summit Relocates North American HQ and Warehouse
The warehouse increases the brand’s capacity to meet business demands and support product expansion. The new corporate headquarters includes an upgraded showroom.
Astral Taps Bluewater Trading to Rep the Midwest Region
Bluewater Trading covers Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Reima North America Appoints New Sales Director
Mayon Sargent was, most recently, an independent consultant for Skagit Investments. Previously, she was the director of sales for the West region at American Outdoor Brands. Before AOB, Sargent was VP of sales and marketing at Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets.
Report: 2023 Resale Grew 15X Faster than Retail
A new study found that 60 percent of consumers shop for secondhand apparel, giving them more for their money, while 55 percent said they would spend more on secondhand clothing if the economy does not improve.
L Catterton Makes Significant Investment in Off-Road, Off-Grid Vehicles
Founded in 2018, Storyteller Overland manufactures Class B RV and expedition vehicles. In addition to selling its vehicles at over 40 dealers in the U.S., it also offers adventure gear, accessories and technology for the outdoor lifestyle enthusiast.
Rumpl Invests in Wholesale with New Global Sales Director and Marketing Hire
Tom Stolz was hired as global director of sales and Mariah Agee as wholesale marketing manager, effective immediately.
Klean Kanteen Welcomes New CEO
Gordon Smith is Kleen Kanteen’s new CEO. He most recently served as the company’s CFO and head of Finance.
Vista Outdoor Confirms Receipt of Revised Indication of Interest from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor’s Board still needs to determine the revised MNC Indication within the framework contemplated by the existing merger agreement with Czechoslovak Group a.s.
Canada Goose Cutting 17 Percent of Corporate Jobs, Shifting Leadership Roles
Carrie Baker, president, brand and commercial, will expand her role to oversee design. Beth Clymer, president of finance, strategy and administration will add operations to her responsibilities. Daniel Binder, chief transformation officer, will now oversee global stores. COO John Moran has left the company.
Report: WY and CA Campgrounds are the Most Competitive in the U.S.
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report found that California campers were nearly 30 percent more likely than campers nationwide to find sold-out campgrounds.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Begins 2024 Store Expansion in Raleigh and Indy
The full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer will open 15 to 17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, NC and Greenwood, IN.
