SGB Update Outdoor
Coleman, Marmot Parent Sees Q1 Outdoor & Rec Segment Slide 9.1 Percent
Newell Brands, the parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, reported that its Outdoor & Recreation segment suffered another sales decline in the first quarter, although profitability improved.
Report: Decathlon Plans Sale of 30 Percent Stake in China Business
The potential sales comes as Decathlon announced in March that Javier López, who had previously led Decathlon’s value chain, was appointed CEO, replacing Barbara Martin Coppola who had served in the role since March 2022.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Sinks to Near Five-Year Low
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 86 on the month, down 7.9 points from its prior reading and below the Dow Jones estimate of 87.7. It was the lowest reading since May 2020.
Camping World’s Q1 Boosted by Strong Sales of Used RVs
Camping World Holdings, Inc. slightly reduced its net loss in the first quarter, ended March 31, but significantly improved its operating earnings before non-recurring charges on better margins. Sales rose 3.6 percent as declines in new RV sales were offset by a jump in used vehicles.
Revelyst Partners to License Outdoor Brands
The former outdoor products segment of the now-defunct Vista Outdoor business inked a multiyear partnership with Evolution USA, LLC, a U.S.-based licensing agency, to secure licensing deals for six of its outdoor brands, including Fox Racing, Simms Fishing Products, Camp Chef, Primos, Hoppes, and Blackburn.
Celerant Marks International Expansion with Acquisition of UK’s Saledock
Saledock has provided in-store and online retail solutions in the UK for over five years, serving a range of hard and soft goods retailers, specializing in bike, equestrian and sporting goods businesses with cloud-based point of sale, inventory, and eCommerce tools.
Oboz Adds Third Coast Sales to Cover Midwest and Great Lakes Region
Led by Principal Jessica Guile, Third Coast Sales brings extensive industry experience and strong retailer relationships to represent Oboz across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky (Great Lakes), as well as Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota (Midwest) effective immediately.
TBA Worldwide Acquires Amazon Specialty Agency SaleSurf Growth
SaleSurf Growth will operate as a standalone agency within the TBA Worldwide network, with its existing team and leadership remaining.
NSGA’s and Sporting Goods Industry Veteran Tom Doyle Passes Away
Tom Doyle died on April 22 at the age of 86. He worked at the NSGA for 39 years and was the association’s vice president of Information and Research when he retired in the fall of 2010. He was also president of the National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) from the time it was founded in 1987 until 2010.
Sea to Summit Names North America GM and Senior Sales Director
The company has added industry veterans Chris Sword as general manager and Aaron Baker as senior director of sales to its North American team.
RV Industry Association Sees Q1 RV Shipments Grow 14 Percent Year-over-Year
RVIA’s survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments amounted to 37,348 units for March 2025, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the 32,243 units shipped in March 2024. First quarter was up 13.9 percent.
Trickstuff Partners with Outdoor Gear Canada as New Distributor
Outdoor Gear Canada said it will be ready to begin shipping product from the Germany-based maker of brakes and components to retailers as of June 2025.
Cotopaxi Signs New Canadian Market Distributor
Montreal-based In-Sport Fashions Inc. is said to bring 35 years of experience representing premium outdoor and lifestyle brands across Canada.
Vail Resorts Sees Lower-than-Expected NA Spring Lift Ticket Visits
CEO Kirsten Lynch said destination visitation among pre-committed pass-holder customers improved as expected in March and April; however, visitation from lift ticket customers was below expectations.
Hudson’s Bay to Close Balance of Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Locations
The Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Canada are expected to operate until no later than June 15, 2025; however, some may close earlier. The company will close 9 Saks Off 5th stores on Sunday, April 27.
