SGB Update

MeatEater, Inc. Acquires Dave Smith Decoys

MeatEater, Inc. acquired Dave Smith Decoys (DSD), an industry leader in realistic hunting decoys and gear. The move marks the company’s latest strategic acquisition in high-performance outdoor products.

Kampgrounds Of America Buys Back Oldest KOA Campground And Two Yellowstone Locations

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reported it purchased three KOA properties—Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, MT, Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, MT. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962 and holds the designation as the first KOA campground.

DXL Posts Q1 Sales Decline After Strong Comp Sales Growth To Start The Year

Destination XL Group, Inc. reported total sales for the first quarter were $125.4 million, down 1.7 percent from $127.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 0.6 percent as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022, with comparable sales from stores up 1.5 […]

Christy Sports Opens Location In Aspen

Christy Sports announced the opening a new store in Aspen, CO, located at 303 East Durant Street. The location was previously an Aspen Sports store and recently vacated as part of Vail Resorts’ exit from Aspen.

Ralph Lauren Comp Sales Grow 9 Percent In Fiscal Q4 On Strong Asia Growth

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported revenue increased 1 percent to $1.5 billion on a reported 13-week basis in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023, versus a 14-week fiscal period last year. On a 13-week comparable basis, revenue increased 9 percent in constant-currency. Earnings per diluted share was 48 cents on a reported basis.

Qurate Retail Sells Zulily To Investment Firm

Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm with expertise in the retail and apparel sectors, has acquired online retailer Zulily, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, which also owns the QVC and HSN businesses and the owner of Cornerstone Brands.

NSSF Adds Excise Tax Consultant

NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, named Richard Weimer, noted expert in federal excise tax compliance, to its compliance consultant’s team.

Burlington Stores Comps Rise 4 Percent In First Quarter As Net Income Doubles

Burlington Stores, Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter total sales increased 11 percent to $2.13 billion for the 13-week period ended April 29, compared to $1.93 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable store sales increased 4 percent compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

Genesco’s Q1 Earnings Miss Plan On Journey’s Shortfall

Genesco, Inc. reported a steeper loss than expected in the first quarter ended April 29 as Journeys same-store sales fell 14 percent, offsetting double-digit gains at Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. Genesco reduced its outlook for the year and is initiating cost-containment initiatives. Genesco now plans to close more than 100 Journeys stores this year, versus prior expectations to close 60 stores.

Nike Announces Senior Leadership Realignment

Nike said Heidi O’Neill, president of Consumer & Marketplace, will become president of Consumer, Product & Brand, Nike, Inc. Craig Williams, president of the Jordan Brand, will become president of Geographies & Marketplace, Nike, Inc. as part of several leadership changes. Matthew Friend, EVP and CFO, will expand his responsibilities to include Procurement, Global Places & Services and Demand and Supply Management.