SGB Update Outdoor
Leatt Corp. Cites Strong Dollar in Q2 Loss
The South African maker of protective helmets and braces for motocross and cycling reported sales fell 28.8 percent in the quarter, despite growth in the US.
Astral Adds Rockies Rep to Boost Footwear Sales
The company, which got its start making PFDs, named a new sales agency to support its growing footwear business in in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Leatherman Sponsors REI Outessa Summit
Leatherman, a manufacturer of high quality multi-tools, will join female-focused REI Outessa Summit as a sponsor.
CODI Sells More Fox Factory Stock
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. raised approximately $63 million through its latest sale of Fox Factory Holding Corp.’s common stock in an Aug. 12 secondary offering.
Interbike Plans Cyclofest Service Project
Interbike, the largest bicycle trade event in North America, planned a volunteer service project to help build new singletrack trails just before the inaugural Fall Cyclofest festival.
Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit
Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.
Utah to Host Three Outdoor Rec Summits
The Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation will host the summits this fall to show rural residents how they can plug into the state’s recreation economy.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
G-Form Partners with BMX Pioneer Kevin Robinson
Athletic impact protection company G-Form partnered with four-time X-Games Gold Medalist Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson to become the official provider of his protective gear.
Access Fund Acquires Adirondack Climbing Site
The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, acquired the Pinnacle Boulders in the Southern Adirondacks of New York.
Trek Bicycle Expands NICA Support
Trek Bicycle expanded its support of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), pledging more than $1 million in contributions within five years.
Keen Welcomes Chris Burkard to Ambassador Team
Keen added Chris Burkard, renowned photographer and artist, to its ambassador team.
Sherpa Adds US Sales Reps and Canadian Distributor
Kent, WA-based Sherpa Adventure Gear added new U.S. sales representatives and will now include a Canadian distributor, Sherpa Adventure Gear Canada.
Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Earnings Slide
Vista Outdoor reported earnings slumped 14.1 percent in the second quarter, to 29.1 million, or 48 cents a share. Sales grew 23 percent to $630 million, boosted by the acquisition of Bell, Giro, Jimmy Styks and CamelBak over the past year. On an organic basis, sales were down 4 percent.
Yue Yuen’s July Sales Down Despite Retail Growth
Footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported sales slumped 4.4 percent in July despite a surge in sales at its Chinese retail subsidiary.
