Winnebago Acquires Chris-Craft
Winnebago Industries Inc. acquired Chris-Craft, the recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has owned Chris-Craft since 2001. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
OIA Elects Two Returning And Four First-Term Board Members
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced two returning board members and four new incoming members to the board.
Lululemon To Repurchase 3.3 Million Shares from Advent International
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that the company has agreed to repurchase 3.3 million shares of the company’s common stock in a private transaction with funds affiliated with Advent International Corporation.
Dick’s Partners With Bunkers In Baghdad To Bring Golf To Troops
Dick’s Sporting Goods made a donation of golf clubs, balls and other equipment to Bunkers in Baghdad, which supports American troops and veterans deployed around the world and recovering in the U.S.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Bolsters Mid-Atlantic Sales Team
Sherpa Adventure Gear announced the company’s newest sales member, Kurt Schumann, for the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Buckle’s May Comps Climb
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales increased 3.6 percent.
Zumiez Tops Q1 Estimates Behind Strong Revenue, Comps
Apparel and footwear retailer Zumiez Inc. reported a net loss of $2.6 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended May 5, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million, or 18 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year first quarter. The company beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2 cents per share. Total […]
Good Sportsman Marketing Sold To Sentinel Capital Partners
Huron Capital announced the company has sold the company’s controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing LLC (GSM) to Sentinel Capital Partners after successfully growing the business through expanded distribution, new product introductions, and multiple add-on acquisitions.
Tasc Performance Partners With PGA Tour
Tasc Performance, the maker of performance-lifestyle apparel, announced the brand’s first partnerships in professional golf.
NRF: Retail Imports To Hit Record Numbers This Summer
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set record numbers this summer and fall even as the debate over trade and tariffs continues in Washington, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Thursday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Vail Resorts Q3 Fights Off Tough Winter In Western States
Vail Resorts Inc. reported a modest gain in operating earnings in the company’s third quarter ended April 30 as the company found ways to offset challenging weather conditions across the western U.S. for much of the season. The ski resort giant also said season pass sales for the 2018/2019 North American ski season are off to a strong start.
Callaway Signs Top Amateur Norman Xiong
Callaway Golf Company announced that 19-year-old Norman Xiong, one of golf’s most top amateurs and collegiate players, has joined the company’s staff after turning professional last week.
Proposition 68 Approved In California
Proposition 68 was approved in California. The measure will authorize the state to borrow $4.1 billion for investments in outdoor recreation, land conservation and water projects.
Puma Launches Global Media Review
Puma has launched a global agency review. The company has been working with Publicis Media’s Blue 449.
Rogue Fitness Acquires OSO Barbell
Rogue Fitness formally announced the acquisition of OSO Barbell, a leading designer and manufacturer of barbell collars and other specialty weightlifting products. As part of the agreement, Rogue will carry all OSO products into the company’s line-up in 2018.
