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Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer to Exit
According to an SEC filing on Tuesday, August 6, Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer, Jim Dausch, will leave the company at the end of August “to pursue other opportunities.”
Under Armour Acquires Unless; Taps Eric Liedtke as Brand Strategy Chief
The appointment of Adidas brand veteran Eric Liedtke as EVP of brand strategy follows the completion of UA’s acquisition of Unless Collective, Inc, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand. The transaction is expected to be completed later this week.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Increase 4.0 Percent in July
The 4.0 percent increase in July figure was the first year-over-year monthly increase since December 2023 and marked 60 straight months, or five years, of one million-plus monthly NICS checks.
Vista Outdoor’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Dips as Outdoor Segment Sales Sink Mid Teens
Revelyst outdoor segment sales declined 13.6 percent year-over-year to $274 million in the fiscal first quarter, while the Ammo segment saw sales decrease 1.6 percent to $370 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30.
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Contracted in July for Fourth Consecutive Month
The ISM is reporting that economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time in the last 21 months.
Johnson Outdoors Sees Fiscal Q3 EPS Fall Nearly 90 Percent Year-over-Year
The company reported that challenging marketplace conditions, primarily due to lower consumer demand for outdoor recreation products and heavy promotional activity, impacted performance.
KGM Technologies Appoints Founder as New President
Founder Kyle Grob was appointed president. Grob has served as chief technology officer for the past six years. Jeff Andrews, company chairman, was promoted to executive vice president, assisting in the day-to-day operations of the growing company.
EXEC: Jobs Report Sends Markets Lower on Concerns Over U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy only added 114,000 non-farm payroll jobs in July, fewer than the 175,000 expected by economists. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent — its highest level since October 2021.
Colt CZ Appoints Board Member
Musil is the CEO of Sellier & Bellot, a.s., a firearms ammunition manufacturer based in Vlašim, Czech Republic, and a subsidiary of Colt CZ. Musil has worked for the company since 1999. Previously, he worked for the Czech company Ton.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Secures $45 Million Term Loan
With the addition of the $45 million term loan, the company’s total borrowing capacity, which includes its revolving credit facility, is now $395 million.
NSGA Names Hayley Fansler Business Development Director
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) promoted Hayley Fansler to business development director. Fansler joined NSGA in March 2018 as business development manager.
Moody’s Sees Vista Outdoor’s Continued Strategic Reviews as ‘Credit Negative’
The prolonged strategic uncertainty at Vista Outdoor since the original spin-off plan was announced in May 2022 and continued delays in choosing between potential sales offers or a spin-off are credit negative for Moody’s because it diverts management focus and company resources away from core business operations.
Anechoic Appoints New Digital Marketing Manager
Dylan Rice joined Anechoic last year and his digital marketing proficiency, creative mindset and strategic approach are said to make him an invaluable asset to Anechoic.
Sturm, Ruger Sees Q2 Profits Slide on 8 Percent Sales Decline
CEO Christopher Killoy said sell-through of Ruger products from independent distributors to retailers increased during the quarter and a reorganization earlier this year is driving operating efficiencies.
Camping World Sees New Vehicle Unit Sales Picking Up as Used Units Fall
Year-over-year same-store new vehicle unit growth accelerated into the mid-teens in June and into the low-twenties in July, as new vehicle unit sales jumped 16.9 percent for the quarter. Used vehicle unit sales fell 11.7 percent year-over-year.
