NPD: Kids’ Activewear Sales Increased 34 percent In 2021
Overlapping with the return of in-person learning and sports activities this year, revenue from kids’ activewear increased by 34 percent in the U.S., from January through October versus last year, according to The NPD Group.
Ports Keep ‘Container Dwell Fee’ On Hold Until December 13
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA announced that consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” would be held off another week until December 13.
SIMA Appoints Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the appointment of industry marketing veteran Vipe Desai as executive director effective immediately.
SilencerCo Appoints Creative Marketing Director
SilencerCo, based in West Valley City, UT, appointed Rich Wilkins as the new Creative Marketing Director. Wilkins will be responsible for the creative strategic direction of the manufacturer of firearm suppressors.
CCM Hockey To Merge With Jackson Ultima And Atom
Sport Maska Inc., the Montreal-based owner of the CCM Hockey brand, announced the acquisition of Tournament Sports Marketing, Inc., the owner of the Jackson Ultima and Atom brands.
Cotopaxi Partners To Support Australia Distribution
Cotopaxi said Sport Factory Pacific Limited, based out of Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, will be Cotopaxi’s appointed Australasian distributor.
GSM Outdoors Appoints VP Of Fishing
GSM Outdoors announced the hiring of Crispin Powley to the position of vice president of fishing.
Thor Industries Q1 Sales Expand 56 Percent
Thor Industries reported net earnings rose 113 percent in the first quarter ended October 31 as sales rose 55.9 percent. Consolidated RV backlog as of October 31 increased over 100 percent.
Camping World Proposes Add-On To Its Senior Secured Term Loan
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to issue a $300 million add-on to its senior secured term loan to fund the acquisition and development of RV dealerships and service centers.
Solo Brands Q3 Sales Surge 138 Percent
Solo Brands, the parent of Solo Stove and other outdoor brands, reported adjusted earnings climbed 39.7 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 138.3 percent revenue gain.
Arc’teryx Appoints VP Footwear
Arc’teryx Equipment has appointed Ovidio Garcia as VP, footwear, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia is responsible for leading the brand’s footwear strategy reporting directly to Katie Becker, chief creative officer, Arc’teryx.
Golftec Opens In Memphis
Golftec continues to expand its nationwide footprint announcing the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Memphis, TN.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens 50th Store
PGA Tour Superstore officially hit its 50th store milestone with the opening of its newest 34,000-square-foot location in San Antonio, TX.
Nike’s CFO Joins United Airlines Board
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced that Matthew Friend, currently executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nike Inc., would join its Board of Directors.
MidwayUSA Appoints Social Marketing Manager
MidwayUSA announced the promotion of Christopher Cauley to the position of social marketing manager.
