Fit For Any Adventure: Leatherman Signal
The Signal is a compact multi-tool with a built-in ferro rod, hammer and emergency whistle—features essential for surviving the unexpected in the outdoors.
Crecera Brands Appoints Chip Coe as CEO
The parent of the Sportsman’s Guide, The Golf Warehouse and Baseball Savings.com brands has appointed Chip Coe as CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Corey Bergstrom, who launched Crecera’s strategic transformation.
Legacy1846 Outdoor Group Appoints Industry Vet as CEO
Andrew Sibble has previously held key positions with notable portfolio brand companies, including Plano Synergy, Alliance Consumer Group, Xpedition Enterprises, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Locally Names First Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Sage joins the company as CMO to further fuel Locally’s expansion as it marks a 12-month growth trajectory to over $1.8 billion in retail referral sales.
Vista Outdoor Board Reaffirms Commitment to Sell Ammo Business to CSG
The company continues to urge stockholders to vote for the CSG Transaction at upcoming special meeting of Vista Outdoor Stockholders on July 23.
Vista Outdoor Divests Wood Pellet Business from Outdoor Products Group
Vista sold the assets of Fiber Energy Products, the company’s wood pellet manufacturer, to Lignetics, Inc., based in Broomfield, CO. Fiber Energy was a component of Vista’s Revelyst outdoor products segment.
EXEC: Hydro Flask Posts Fiscal Q1 Growth Internationally, but U.S. Falls Short of Plan
Helen of Troy’s CEO said Hydro Flask has embraced the shift in the category with new on-trend content that depicts young people in a range of activities extending beyond its traditional positioning. She also called out that Hydro Flask has broadened its presence in premium grocery customers and beyond.
CSG Appoints EVP, Munitions Programs for CSE USA
Jeff Janey was appointed executive vice president of CSG’s Munitions Programs for CSE USA, the company’s Reston, VA-based U.S. division, collaborating with partners and the U.S. Government, international trade and the development of strategic relationships.
NRF: Inbound Cargo Volume Forecasted to Grow 14.4 Percent for 2024 First Half
Importers are looking at issues including high shipping rates, unresolved port labor negotiations and continuing capacity and congestion issues from the ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea.
Target Will Stop Accepting Checks at Checkout
Target announced on Tuesday, July 9, that, as of July 15, it will no longer accept personal checks from customers at the time of checkout. The retailer confirmed its decision with the Associated Press, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who pay by check.
GoPro, Inc. Partners with Softbank Subsidiary for Japan Distribution
The new distribution partnership with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corporation in Japan will expand GoPro product sales through one of the largest sales networks in the region.
Brownells Named European Distributor for Alpha Munitions
Products available from Alpha Munitions through Brownells Europe include Precision Rifle Brass, Alpha OCD (Optimized Case Design) Brass, and Reloading Components.
Osprey and Hydro Flask Parent Cuts Fiscal Year Outlook on Weak Consumer and DC Issues
Home & Outdoor net sales revenue, which contains the Osprey Packs and Hydro Flask brands, decreased 8.6 percent to $198.5 million in the quarter, compared to $217.1 million in the prior-year quarter.
EXEC: Columbia Sportswear Shares Tick Up on Analyst Upgrade
The last big jump for Columbia came after 2024 first-quarter results surpassed analysts EPS expectations and revenue also came in ahead of consensus estimates. COLM shares jumped 10.6 percent at the time. COLM shares are now flat for the year.
EXEC: New Report Sees E-Commerce Growth Rate Contracting 70 Percent by 2029
According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the annual growth rate in the e-commerce sector is now expected to slow to just 4.6 percent by 2029, or 69.3 percent lower than the forecasted 2024 growth rate.
