SGB Update Outdoor
Seirus Innovation Hires New VP of Sales and Sales Director
Seirus Innovation hired Dove Gibson as VP of sales, with over 15 years of sales experience, and Ken Tincher as sales director, with a diverse background in sales and over 20 years of experience at all management levels.
Rapala VMC Mourns Passing of Long-Time CEO and Former Chair Jorma Kasslin
Jorma Kasslin reportedly died suddenly after a brief illness on April 14. Kasslin was 70 years old and had been a member of Rapala VMC’s Board since 1998, serving as chairman from 2016 to 2018 and as president and CEO from 1998 to 2016.
Report: First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but “Remains Resilient”
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, according to recent comments from National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Crocs, Inc. Delivers Solid Q1 Results but HeyDude Weighs on Outlook
For the second quarter, Crocs Brand revenues are expected to grow 7 percent to 9 percent year-over-year while HeyDude Brand revenues are forecast to contract in the high teens, or a negative range of -19 percent to -17 percent.
Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Solid Q1 with Sales and Profits Both Up
The owner and manager of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo B2B trade shows in the active lifestyle market, and other large shows and conferences, posted revenues of $133.4 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 9.1 percent year-over-year.
Nordstrom, Inc. to Open New Rack Location in Minnesota
The new 30,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store will be in Apple Valley, MN, and it is scheduled to open in spring 2025 in the Fischer Marketplace.
Recall: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Arctic Cat has received more than 200 reports of clutch failures, including six where clutch fragments hit consumers. Four of those included reports of minor foot and toe injuries.
Kent Outdoors Hires Chief Supply Chain Officer
Dave D’Angelo brings over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, global operations and supply chain optimization to the company.
Report: Nordstrom Sees Interest from Sycamore Partners in Take Private Effort
Nordstrom, Inc., in its efforts to take the company private, reportedly received interest from buyout equity firm Sycamore Partners, according to early reporting from Reuters, citing “people familiar with the matter.”
Johnson Outdoors Profits Shrink on Mid-Teens Decline in Fiscal Q2 Sales
More than half of Camping’s decline was said to be due to the divestiture of the company’s Military and Commercial Tents (Eureka!) business last year and Diving sales were impacted by geopolitical issues affecting travel to certain regions of the world.
Clarus Sees Q1 U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Growth Offset by Weaker Europe and Distributors
The Black Diamond-dominated Outdoor segment sales were $47.0 million, compared to $52.8 million in the year-ago quarter, due primarily to weakness in European and independent global distributor markets, partially offset by growth in the North American wholesale channel.
Fox Factory Posts Q1 Loss as Sales Fall in Mid-Teens, Bike Sales Post $65M Decline
Net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $3.5 million, compared to net income and net income margin of $41.8 million and 10.4 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Vail Resorts Shifts Europe Leadership, Closes Crans-Montana Acquisition
Vail closed on the purchase of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort. The acquisition represents the company’s second strategic investment to own and operate ski resorts in Europe.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints VP Brand for Sorel
Michael Minter joined the company on April 29 with nearly 20 years of experience working in creative and marketing leadership roles for Sanuk, Billabong, Keen, DC, and Reef.
Compass Diversified Sees All Q1 Upside Coming from Branded Consumer Group
CODI saw first quarter sales increase 11.0 percent to $375.4 million on a pro forma basis in its Consumer Brands segment, which includes the 5.11, Boa, Primaloft and Velocity Outdoor brands in the active lifestyle market, among other consumer brands.
