Katadyn Group Names Two Outdoor Vets to North American Leadership Team
Katadyn Group expanded its North American leadership team with the addition of Brook Hopper as director of marketing for North America and Jeff Pratt as director of sales for North America.
Recall: AFTCO Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings
American Fishing Tackle Company sold roughly 820 jackets online at aftco.com and fishing, camping and outdoor equipment stores nationwide. The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets could get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to a strangulation hazard.
Recall: Trek Electra Navigator Go! and Ace Spade Go! Ebikes
Specific bolts attaching the rear fender to the bikes do not contain a threadlocker and could loosen during shipping or while riding, causing the fenders to rotate under the rear wheel, causing consumers to lose control and falling.
Recall: Setsmart LoGest Climbing Ropes Due to Fall Hazard
Setsmart LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY, has voluntarily recalled (No. 25-130) the LoGest Climbing Ropes with Carabiners and Climbing Ropes with Heavy-Duty Metal Hooks in cooperation with the CPSC.
Digital Brands Prices Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
Before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses, the gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $7.5 million.
Steve Madden Board of Directors Approves Deal to Acquire Kurt Geiger
Steve Madden has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by international private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289 million in cash.
Recall: Igloo 90 Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
Igloo has received 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures and lacerations. The coolers were sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites from January 2019 through January 2025.
Perfect Moment Swings to Fiscal Q3 Net Loss as Sales Decline 8 Percent
Total net revenue declined 8 percent to $11.7 million from the prior-year Q3 quarter, said to be largely due to a decrease in collaboration revenue partially offset by an increase in retail net revenue.
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open in Florida
The new club will open in Brooksville, FL, on February 21, 2025, including an on-site BJ’s Gas location opening on February 6. Club members who shop the store, save of up to 25 percent off grocery store prices.
Amped Fitness Murfreesboro Hosts Grand Opening
The Murfreesboro, TN facility features the latest fitness equipment, personal training and amenities to support members on their fitness journey, with 24/7 access.
Crunch Franchise to Open in Southaven, MS
Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures, LLC and a franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announced plans to open Crunch Southaven in Southaven, MS, a 45,000-square-foot facility, in Summer 2025.
Pickleball Kingdom Franchise to Open in Tigard, OR
Opening in late summer 2025, this 42,000-square-foot facility will feature 13 professional-grade indoor pickleball courts led by Gunn Robison.
Fleet Feet to Open Fourth Franchise Location in Arizona
Billy Preston is opening a new Fleet Feet franchise store in downtown Prescott, AZ, with easy access to over 500 miles of nearby trails and outdoor recreation year-round.
Hawke Optics Adds New Marketing Manager
Cameron Derr Derr comes to Hawke after five years as a content director with Exodus Outdoor Gear. His work with influencer marketing, podcasts and video production will reportedly be a major asset to Hawke Optics.
Yeti Inc. Posts Strong Q4 Despite Wrestling with Product Recall Reserve Impact
Adjusted sales, which exclude the impacts of the recall reserves in both the current and prior-year quarters, increased 7 percent to $555.4 million. Sales and adjusted sales in Q4 2024 and 2023 include $1.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of sales related to gift card redemptions in connection with recall remedies.
