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Outtech Adds Acurite to Brand Stable
Outtech, the sales and marketing agency for the outdoor industry, added the manufacturer of weather stations and weather technology for outdoor and indoor home monitoring, to its portfolio of brands.
Deuter to Integrate Packs With HydraPak Hydration Reservoirs and Soft Flasks
Deuter will integrate customized hydration reservoirs and soft flasks designed by HydraPak into a range of its performance backpacks. Deuter expects to release the first product to the market in Spring 2025.
Massimo Group Sees 32 Percent Q2 Growth on E-Bikes, UTVs & ATVs Segment Gains
Revenue from sales of UTVs, ATVs, and E-Bikes increased 53.3 percent to $34.2 million in the second quarter, partially offset by a 73.5 percent decrease in revenue from sales of pontoon boats.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Reveals Lower Growth in July Core Retail Sales Trend
July’s increase of 1.7 percent was half the June trend, which showed a 3.4 percent increase y/y. Sporting goods, hobbies, music, and bookstores were up just 1.1 percent y/y, while clothing and accessory stores fell 4.8 percent.
Report: Hunting License Sales Remain Steady in 2022/23
The Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports found in its 2022/23 survey that hunting license sales are relatively stable at the national level.
Vudoo Gun Works Taps Go Big Tactical as Sole Canadian Distributor
Effective immediately, Go Big Tactical will manage all sales and distribution inquiries for Vudoo Gun Works products in Canada.
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MasterCraft Boat Holdings Divests Aviara Brand to MarineMax Subsidiary
The Aviara brand will be transferred to Cruisers Yachts, a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc. MarineMax will pay for all boats currently on order, in addition to select branding and operational assets, including Aviara’s website, tooling and inventory.
Ammo, Inc. Posts Wider Fiscal Q1 Loss as Margins Tighten and Sales Decline
The company said it believes the sales decrease for the quarter was a result of the current macroeconomic environment impacting the shooting sports industry as well as others.
NRF: Import Cargo Volume May Peak in August Ahead of Potential Port Strike
The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance covering East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will expire on September 30. The ILA has threatened to strike if a new contract is not reached by then.
Elevate Textiles Names Head of Corporate Development and Strategy
Elizabeth K. Ren joins Elevate Textiles with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, operations, and treasury. Her career has included key financial and executive positions across private and Fortune 100 companies, including Under Armour.
Under Armour Lifts FY Guidance On Surprise Q2 Profit
Under Armour, Inc. reported a loss of $305 million in the second quarter after absorbing charges related to the settlement of a shareholder lawsuit, but posted a surprise profit excluding the charges and slightly raised its adjusted earnings guidance for the year. Sales declined 10 percent, dragged down by a 14 percent slide in North America.
Yeti Raises FY Outlook on Strong Q2 Results
Yeti Holdings ,Inc. raised its guidance for earnings and sales for the year as second-quarter results topped analyst targets. Adjusted earnings in the quarter rose 36 percent on a 15 percent revenue gain.
TSG Consumer Partners Appoint Head of Strategic and Operational Services Group
Dori Konig brings over 20 years of finance, strategy, and operating experience to the role. Most recently, he was the managing director at global investment firm Platinum Equity, where he led the company’s East Coast Operations.
Boot Barn Fiscal Q1 Earnings Easily Top Expectations
Profits at Boot Barn, Inc. advanced 13.4 percent in the fiscal first quarter. Sales grew 10 percent from new stores, 1.4 percent same-store growth and 6.7 percent e-commerce growth.
Solo Brands Lowers FY Guidance on Softening Demand
Solo Brands, Inc. reported results in the first half exceeded expectations, but the parent of Solo Stove reduced its full-year outlook due to deteriorating trends so far in the third quarter.