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Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q2 Profit Up On Sale Of Military And Commercial Tent Business
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. reported total company net sales increased 7 percent to $202.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 31. Operating profits declined for the period but were offset by a gain on the sale of the Military and Commercial Tents product lines in the Camping segment.
NSGA’s 2023 Participation Report Sees 7 Of 10 Segments Showing Growth
Analysis of the National Sporting Goods Association’s (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report revealed that seven segments increased in participation in 2022, two segments remained relatively flat and one segment decreased compared to 2021.
FN America Announces $18 Million Expansion Of Columbia, SC Manufacturing Facility
FN America, LLC, a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, reported that an $18 million expansion of its Columbia, SC facility will take place later this year with an expected completion in the first half of 2024.
Report: One In Five Campers Affected By Flooding And Natural Disasters In 2022
The Dyrt, an app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Many campers will be facing a similar situation this year, especially in California where the Sierra Nevada snowpack is the second highest on record since 1950 and 80 percent of it has yet to melt.
Hest Adds Sales Representation For Pacific Northwest
Hest reported that it partnered with Yukon Trading Company for sales representation in the Pacific Northwest region.
Wrangler And Lee Parent Sees U.S. Sales Growth Offset By China Declines
Kontoor Brands, Inc., led by Wrangler and Lee brands divested by VF Corp., saw strength in domestic wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) more than offset by decreases in International wholesale, primarily driven by the continued impacts of COVID-policy changes in China.
Solo Brands Swings To Q1 Profit As Sales And Margins Expand
Solo Brands, Inc. saw net sales increase 7.3 percent to $88.2 million in the first quarter from $82.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily driven by new strategic partnerships and continued market penetration within the wholesale sales channel.
Rock Ridge Outdoors Names VP Of Sales
Rock Ridge Outdoors, based in Minden, LA, named Janette Palmer as its new vice president of sales.
Rocky Brands Posts Q1 Loss As Wholesale Sales Falter On Retail Inventory Issues
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that first quarter net sales decreased 33.9 percent to $110.4 million compared with $167.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. Wholesale sales for the first quarter decreased 40.2 percent to $80.1 million. The company reported a first quarter net loss of $0.4 million, or a loss of 5 cents per diluted share.
Camping World Profit Plummets 95 Percent In Q1 On New Vehicle Decline
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported that first quarter revenue decreased 10.6 percent to $1.5 billion. Net income fell 95.4 percent to $4.9 million.
B. Riley Securities Adds Three Key Hires Covering Retail And Outdoor/Active Lifestyle
B. Riley Securities, a middle market investment bank and a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, reported it made strategic hires across Consumer Industries.
NMMA Canada Appoints New Executive Director
NMMA Canada hired Marie-France MacKinnon as executive director, effective May 1, overseeing the association’s strategic and advocacy efforts in Canada.
Outtech, Inc. Acquired By Legacy1846 Outdoor Group
Outtech, Inc., with subsidiaries QuickFire and Peak Strategic Insights, was acquired by Legacy1846 Outdoor Group, an investment holding company.
SA Consumer Products Names New Chief Revenue Officer
SA Consumer Products hired Kevin Lipe as chief revenue officer, security products, reporting to company President Matthew Lyons.
Bass Pro Shops To Open Store In St. Louis Area
Bass Pro Shops will celebrate the official grand opening of its new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Sunset Hills, MO, with a special Evening for Conservation on May 3.
