Nautilus Elects Board Chair
Nautilus Inc. announced that current board member Anne Saunders was elected as board chair, effective August 2. The board confirmed the Saunders appointment after its Annual Shareholders meeting last Tuesday.
Mayfly Outdoors Names CEO And President
Mayfly Outdoors, best known for its fly fishing brands Abel, Ross Reels and Airflo, hired Jeff Wagner as CEO and president.
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Increases Sales Staff
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies increased its sales department with the hiring of Brenda Bohot, Chandler Gillis, Daniel Disney, Misti Moore, and Scott Patrick.
Emerald Holding’s Q2 Sales Recover
Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of trade show, reported a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 but sales bounced back as the company was able to hold 29 in-person trade shows, conferences and other events during the quarter.
Beachbody’s Q2 Sales Drop 20 Percent
The Beachbody Company, Inc. reported a net loss in the second quarter as sales declined 20 percent year-over-year. Total subscriptions were down 18 percent year-over-year but ahead 26 percent against the pre-COVID 2019 quarter.
American Outdoor Brands Appoints Independent Director
Bradley T. Favreau was appointed an independent director to American Outdoor Brand, Inc.’s Board of Directors immediately, with his term expiring at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Allbirds Slashes Guidance For Year On Softening Consumer Spending
Allbirds reported sales and earnings exceeded guidance in the second quarte,r but the footwear maker reduced its guidance for the year due to weakened consumer trends in the U.S. It also announced a series of Simplification Initiatives focused on automating and expanding its supply chain and streamlining its operating structure.
Moncler’s Sales Expand 48 Percent In First Half
Moncler S.p.A reported sales grew 48 percent in the first half, boosted by double-digit growth for the Moncler brand and the acquisition of Stone Island.
Forrester Sees U.S. Online Retail Spending Reaching $1.6 Trillion By 2027
In 2021, U.S. total retail sales, excluding auto and gas, reached a record high of $4.3 trillion, driven by U.S. consumers’ accumulated savings in 2020 and the stimulus checks that they received from the government. By 2027, Forrester expects total U.S. retail sales to reach $5.5 trillion and U.S. online retail sales to reach $1.6 trillion.
MidwayUSA Announces Merchandising Manager, Optics
MidwayUSA’s Matt Frevert was promoted to merchandising manager, Optics.
MidwayUSA Adds Merchandising Manager, Clothing And Footwear
MidwayUSA’s Matt Quintero received a promotion to merchandising manager, clothing and footwear.
Lids Announces Retail Partnership With Topps
Lids announced a new retail distribution partnership with the card company. Lids will now sell Topps’ various trading card products in select Lids retail stores throughout the U.S.
Vista Outdoor Closes On Fox Racing Acquisition
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced it closed on the acquisition of Irvine, CA-based Fox Racing for the purchase price of $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on Fox Racing’s financial performance.
OIA Executive Director To Resign
Lise Aangeenbrug, executive director Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), will resign effective August 19 to join the National Park Foundation.
NBA And Fanatics Open League’s First Store In Australia
The NBA announced an expanded multi-year collaboration to open the first brick-and-mortar NBA store in Australia beginning this year. Lids will operate the store.
