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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.
BOA, Primaloft and Lugano Lead Gains in CODI’s Branded Consumer Group
Compass Diversified (CODI) saw Q2 sales grow 11 percent on a pro-forma basis to $373.5 million in its Consumer Brands segment, led by gains by BOA, Primaloft and Lugano. The segment also includes 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Business Planning Division Manager
Monica Arroyave leads efforts to create, communicate and align Marine Business Unit strategic objectives across the organization. Previously, she worked for Michelin NA as a global sales and marketing executive.
Garmin Beats Q2 Plan with Boost from Fitness and Marine Segments
Garmin sales grew 14 percent in the quarter to $1.51 billion from $1.32 billion a year ago, supported by gains of 28 percent in its Fitness segment and 26 percent at its Marine segment.
Report: U.S. Consumer Confidence Shows Slight Uptick in July
Data released July 30, showed that The Conference Board’s gauge for July increased to 100.3 from a downwardly revised 97.8 in June. Based on consumers’ assessment of today’s business and labor market conditions, The Conference Board’s Present Situation Index declined to 133.6 from 135.3 last month.
EXEC: Big 5 SG Suspends Dividend as Q2 Comps Fall 10 Percent and Losses Widen
Second quarter results were said to be consistent with the retailer’s guidance range, as “customers continue to feel the ongoing and cumulative impact of inflationary pressures on their discretionary spending.”
Rocky Brands Trims Q2 Loss as Sales Slip 1.6 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reduced its loss in the second quarter ended June 30 with the aid of higher gross margins and lower expenses. Sales in the period were down 1.6 percent, but grew 6.1 percent adjusted for the divestiture of the Servus brand.
Omega Capital Closes Investment in New Fund
The strategy for Fund II is expected to largely follow that of Fund I, investing $3 million to $10 million in growth equity or buyout transactions in Oklahoma and surrounding states in healthcare, outdoor products and aviation.
Rambo Bikes Taps Indie Sales Agency for Western U.S.
Leisure Sales will represent Rambo Bikes across key territories, including California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Appoints Three to Board of Directors
ORR appointed attorney and Native American advocate Charles W. Galbraith, HR and DEI specialist Chandria Harris and Renee Jones, vice president of marketing for Thor Industries, to its Board of Directors.
Bass Pro Shops Plans to Open Fifth Minnesota Location
The 70,000-square-foot space, which will be on Haines Road in Hermantown, accessible via U.S. Highway 53, is due to open in the first half of 2025.
G9 Defense Secures Coverage for TALO Region
Bentley-Scott Marketing will represent and handle sales for G9 in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.
Report: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to 8-Month Low in July
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 66.4 in July from June’s 68.2. Economists polled by FactSet had expected the reading to come in at 66.5.
Outdoor & Recreation Segment Falls 18.2 Percent for Newell Brands in Q2
The parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo reported that its Outdoor & Recreation segment actually fell 22.5 percent due to the impact of currency adjustments.
Columbia Sportswear Beats Q2 EPS Estimates but Misses on Sales
North America led the world lower as bot the U.S. and Canada both posted negative sales growth for the quarter. Mountain Hardwear was a winner for Q2, while Sorel and Prana posted DD declines. Columbia brand was down 4 percent year-over-year.