GSM Outdoors Acquisition by Platinum Equity is Finalized
GSM Outdoors, headquartered in Irving, TX, owns over 50 outdoor brands. Previous owner Gridiron Capital acquired GSM in 2020. CEO Eddie Castro will continue to lead the company.
Dick’s SG to Hire Fewer Seasonal Workers This Year
The retailer plans to hire nearly 8,000 seasonal workers for this year’s holiday season, a step back from the 8,600 planned hires in 2023. A steady decline in employee turnover since 2021 led DKS to a decrease in the number of seasonal workers this year.
DOD Outdoors Hires Two Indie Outdoor Industry Sales Groups
Japan-based camping brand DOD Outdoors has engaged Clear Creek Reps and White Fish Trading Company as its new sales reps covering the Rockies and Midwest regions.
Elevate Outdoor Collective Promotes Josee Larocque to CEO
The parent company of the K2, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, Ride, Line, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe, Tubbs Snowshoes, and Madshus brands said COO Larocque replaces CEO John Colonna, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
Report: Holiday Shopping Intentions Driven by Consumer Optimism, Quest for Value
This year’s household food and grocery costs will impact holiday shopping for 62 percent of consumers, but more holiday shoppers, 57 percent, feel positive about personal finances than in 2023.
Vail Mountain and Town of Vail to Develop Fourth Base Village
The Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners have inked a partnership to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Holiday Workers, Same As Last Year
Amazon aims to add 250,000 U.S. seasonal employees during the 2024 holiday season, matching its target number from 2023.
Fear Of God CEO to Lead Everlane
Alfred Chang, the CEO of luxury streetwear brand Fear of God, was appointed CEO of Everlane. The company was founded in 2010 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer with the mission of selling clothing with transparent pricing.
NSSF: NICS Background Checks Moderate in September
The 1.3 percent gain marks a sequential deceleration from increases of 8.3 percent in August and 4.0 percent in July, although the July figure had marked the first year-over-year monthly increase since December 2023.
GSM Outdoors Acquires Roboworm
Roboworm has produced hundreds of millions of bass worms. “When you think of impactful soft plastic brands in the bass fishing space, you can’t have the conversation without talking about Roboworm.” —Crispin Powley, SVP of fishing, GSM
SIA: U.S. Snow Sports Participation Surpasses 30M
SIA’s annual study highlights key trends and insights from the past season and a comprehensive view of the health and growth of the snowsports industry.
PrimaLoft Beefs Up Product Team
PrimaLoft, Inc. appointed Chris Gallo as senior vice president of product strategy and Andrea Paulson as senior vice president of innovation and technology. Gallo was most recently at Nobull while Paulson was at Saucony.
Firedisc Cookers Adds New Indie Sales Agency
The maker of portable cooking solutions hired Alexander-Townsend as its sales representative partner.
Scent Thief Retains New Sales Rep Group
The maker of scent control technology for the hunting industry retained The Outdoor Business Solutions Group, founded by Bill Harris and Brad Schorr, as its sales rep agency.
Supreme Acquisition by Oakley Parent Closes
EssilorLuxottica closed the previously announced transaction to acquire the Supreme brand from VF Corp for an aggregate base purchase price of $1.5 billion in cash.
