SGB Update Outdoor
Patagonia To Close On Election Day
Patagonia will close all of its retail stores, its headquarters and its distribution and customer service center on Election Day to encourage customers, employees and citizens to head to the polls.
Thule Group’s Americas Sales Fall
The company’s sales in the region fell 8.8 percent in currency-neutral terms, due primarily to the bankruptcies of two U.S. retailers and cautious ordering by bicycle dealers.
Newell Brands Core Sporting Goods Sales Drop In Q3
Pro forma core sales, which exclude the Winter Sports business that is held for sale, declined 3.2 percent compared with prior year, with growth in Pure Fishing more than offset by declines in Coleman
Columbia Sportswear Slowed By Tepid Wholesale Orders
The company reported rapid growth in direct sales of its Columbia, Prana and Sorel brands and in China could not offset low orders from cautious U.S. retailers.
Deckers Brands Reports Slight Q2 Profit Gain
Deckers Brands Inc. reported a slight gain in earnings that arrived at the top end of its guidance. Slightly improved margins and revenue gains at Hoka One One and Sanuk offset declines at Ugg and Teva.
Kelly Brush Foundation Awards $275,000 In Grants
This year’s annual grants marked a milestone for the foundation both in the number of awards and the amount awarded.
Robin Williams’ Bicycle Collection Auctioned To Raise $600,000
The bicycle collection of late comedian and action Robin Williams was auctioned on Paddle8, raising more than $600,000 for the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF) and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Mountain Khakis Names Southeast Sales Agency
Mountain 2 Sea, with offices in North Carolina and Florida, also represents Buff, Eagle Creek, ExOfficio, Gregory, Marmot and Stanley.
MEC To Open Fifth Quebec Store Saturday
The new 24,000-square-foot store marks the Vancouver, B.C-based specialty retailer’s continued expansion in eastern Canada.
Moody’s Confirms Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
The debt ratings had been placed under review for a possible downgrade following Bass Pro’s announcement that it planned to acquire Cabela’s.
Cabela’s Moves Ahead With New Store Design
Cabela’s Incorporated will begin construction on a newly designed store in Texas this year even as it awaits approval of its acquisition by Bass Pro Shops.
Boot Barn Posts Profit In Q3
Boot Barn reported a profit against a loss, helped by improving sales and lower expenses.
TNF Opens Flagship Store In New York City
The North Face opened its first-ever flagship store in New York City on iconic Fifth Avenue Wednesday morning. The 20,000-square-foot store is located at 510 Fifth Ave.
Farm To Feet Partners With SwimRun North Carolina
Farm to Feet will provide each participant in the endurance race, which alternates running and swimming, with a pair of its socks.
SOG Appoints Joe Mc Swiney CEO
Mc Swiney is an outdoor industry veteran whose career includes a 21-year run with Cascade Designs Inc.
