Camping World Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Good Sam Business
Potential strategic alternatives for the company’s Good Sam business could include a potential sale, spin-off or other disposition of the business.
Big 5 Lowers Q4, Full-Year EPS Guidance as Q4 Comps Fall 17.7 Percent
Big 5 now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents, which compares to the company’s previous guidance for a fourth quarter loss per basic share in the range of 20 cents to 35 cents per share.
Golfzon Co. Ltd. Appoints CEO for Golfzon America
Sean Pyun joins Golfzon America after spending the last 16 years in various roles at the LPGA, including managing director of international business affairs and VP and managing director, LPGA Asia, before LPGA on all Asia-related business affairs as the chief business officer, Asia.
Manufacturer of Patrick Mahomes’ Cracked Football Helmet Issues Statement
Certor Sports stated the performance and testing of the Vicis Zero2 Helmet and the conditions surrounding the damage sustained to the helmet after a helmet-to-helmet collision in Saturday night’s game between the Chiefs and Dolphins were due to extreme conditions.
Headwinds Put a Hurt on Western U.S. Ski Resorts Again in December
Consumer optimism could not offset the challenges presented by meager snowfall, school holidays that started nearly a week later than usual and ongoing resistance to near historically high daily rates at Western mountain destinations.
Livsn Designs Hires Product Manager/Head of Sustainability
Abby Hollis steps into the newly created for the outdoor apparel company.
General RV Center Acquires Independence RV Center
Independence RV was founded in 1985 by Ronnie Jordan at a one-acre leased facility in Orlando, FL. Four years later, he relocated the dealership to the city of Winter Garden where it operates today.
Event Fabrics Hires New Product Manager
Evelyn Yang is responsible for enhancing the company’s product strategy, new product introductions, product life cycle, pricing, and customer support.
Digital Brands Group to Open First Retail Store in March
The company that boasts “a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands” is forecasting the store to generate over $1.5 million in annual revenue and over $500,000 in annual cash flow.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Appoints Chief Customer Officer
In his role as EVP and chief customer officer Chad Fox will oversee omni-channel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Fox joined Academy this month and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, CEO of the company.
Mustang Survival and Parent Company Add Veteran Outdoor Senior Leadership
Mustang Survival has appointed outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as its new president and Lance Richardson, an expert in domestic manufacturing and efficiency, as VP, manufacturing and innovation for the Wing Group, Mustang Survival’s parent company.
Lululemon appoints Global Creative Director + VP Design/Outwear
Lululemon announced that Jonathan Cheung was named Global Creative Director, and that JJ Collier joined Lululemon’s Global Design team in the newly created role of VP Design, Outerwear, reporting to Cheung.
Camping World Set to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
The company is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, MN. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024
Equip Outdoor Technologies Appoints New CEO
The former President of the Berghaus brand and founder and director of Outdoor Gear for Good succeeds Matt Gowar.
La Sportiva Opens First Retail Store in the U.S.
The Boulder, CO store is reportedly part of La Sportiva’s global brick-and-mortar strategy that “aims to further integrate the brand into mountain towns worldwide.”
