SGB Update Outdoor
Hydro Flask, Osprey Parent Sees Flattish Outdoor Segment Sales In Fiscal Q2
Helen of Troy reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey eased 0.2 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, to $240.0 million.
The Good Feet Store Opens 250th Location
The Good Feet Store, based in Carlsbad, CA, announced a milestone with the opening of its 250th store, in partnership with franchisee group, The Watermans. The new store is located at 4400 Hwy 6 #200 in College Station, TX.
PleasureLand RV Centers Owner Dan Pearson Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) issued a statement today, October 3, informing the industry and RVDA membership that Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, has passed away.
Gunpowder, Inc. Adds Three Hires in Strategic Move
The company noted that the hire of Josh Ward, Michelle Gandola and Alex Gaziano in the third quarter of 2023, reflected the Wisconsin-based agency’s “commitment to strengthening its public relations and digital marketing capabilities.”
Nordstrom Plans Another Texas Rack Store
With the addition of this new location, two stores opening this fall in Denton and Allen, and the recently-opened location in San Antonio, Nordstrom will operate 22 Nordstrom Rack stores and eight Nordstrom stores in Texas.
Camping World’s CEO Joins Overstock’s Board
Overstock.com, Inc. appointed Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, as an independent director, effective October 2, 2023.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens Second VA Store
The 77,000-square-foot space in Fredericksburg, VA marks the sixth store Academy has opened in 2023 on its was to its goal of opening 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Zamberlan Names Rep Group In Midwest
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker, tapped The Hammond Group to represent the brand in the Midwest.
Lax Ammunition Opens Fourth Retail Store In California
Lax Ammunition, the Southern California ammunition retailer, opened its fourth retail location in San Marcos, CA, on October 2.
Pas Normal Studios Adding Singapore and Munich Flagship Stores
Danish cycling apparel powerhouse added a store in San Francisco this past spring and another store opening recently took place in the heart of Munich, while a new flagship store opened in Singapore over the weekend.
Salt Life is Subject of Unsolicited Acquisition Offer
The company said there can be no assurances as to the timing, terms or structure of a potential transaction or that a transaction will consummate.
Parlee Cycles Acquired by Private Investor; Rebrands as Parlee Composites, Inc.
The acquisition of the brand and 100 percent of the assets of Parlee Cycles by avid cyclist and independent investor John Harrison signals a new chapter as the company assets move to a new entity, Parlee Composites, Inc.
Hestra Gloves Appoints Former Thule Group CEO to Board
Magnus Welander is joining Hestra Gloves’ Board of Directors following 14 years as CEO of the Thule Group. He is also the Board Chair at helmet technology company Mips.
Dainese Group Appoints New CEO
The owner of the Dainese, AGV and TCX motorcycle apparel, helmet, and boot brands and licensee for Momo Design, appointed Angel Sánchez as CEO, effective November 2. Cristiano Silei, CEO of Dainese since 2015, will become non-executive chairman of the company.
Outdoor Research Hires Senior VP of Product
Felix Del Toro brings 30 years of apparel and product experience to OR from roles at Athleta, Lululemon and a range of industry brands.
