SGB Update Sportsmans
Census Bureau Sees Core 2023 Holiday Retail Sales Growth in Line with Inflation
Core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season, November and December combined, reportedly grew 3.8 percent versus the corresponding period in 2022, supported by continued inflation and despite high-interest rates.
Winmark Corp. Board Member to Exit
Mark Wilson informed Winmark that he will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2024.
Camping World Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Good Sam Business
Potential strategic alternatives for the company’s Good Sam business could include a potential sale, spin-off or other disposition of the business.
Big 5 Lowers Q4, Full-Year EPS Guidance as Q4 Comps Fall 17.7 Percent
Big 5 now expects to report a loss per basic share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents, which compares to the company’s previous guidance for a fourth quarter loss per basic share in the range of 20 cents to 35 cents per share.
General RV Center Acquires Independence RV Center
Independence RV was founded in 1985 by Ronnie Jordan at a one-acre leased facility in Orlando, FL. Four years later, he relocated the dealership to the city of Winter Garden where it operates today.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Appoints Chief Customer Officer
In his role as EVP and chief customer officer Chad Fox will oversee omni-channel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Fox joined Academy this month and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, CEO of the company.
Mustang Survival and Parent Company Add Veteran Outdoor Senior Leadership
Mustang Survival has appointed outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as its new president and Lance Richardson, an expert in domestic manufacturing and efficiency, as VP, manufacturing and innovation for the Wing Group, Mustang Survival’s parent company.
Camping World Set to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
The company is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, MN. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024
NRF Foundation Adds Four Board Members
The new members from Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Goodwill Industries, and Burlington Stores were elected during the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors.
Winchester Safes Hires National Sales Team
Winchester Safes tapped Schooler Outdoor Marketing as its national sales team.
Under Armour Appoints New Americas President and Chief Product Officer
The company appointed Yassine Saidi as chief product officer and Kara Trent as president of the Americas. Both will report to company President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz.
NMMA Sees New Powerboat Retail Sales Down Slightly in 2023
The National Marine Manufacturers Association reported that new powerboat retail sales are estimated to be down in 2023, approximately 1 percent to 3 percent, to 258,000 units.
Report: RV Shipments Post Rare Increase in November Led by Towables
Total RV shipments ended November with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022 due to the rise in towable RV’s. Total RV shipments are down 38.4 percent, with 291,652 units.
Kryptek Outdoor Group Expands International Distribution Efforts
The alliance with Highland Outdoors is set to enhance Kryptek’s presence in the UK, Ireland and beyond for the apparel brand, leveraging Highland Outdoors network and market expertise.
Scent Thief Hires Industry Vet as VP of Sales and Marketing
Langston’s career includes establishing and growing the Muzzy Broadheads, Hunter Safety System, Can Cooker, and Wac’ Em Broadheads brands.
