May 3, 2023

OR, Surf Expo Parent Sees Strong Double-Digit Revenue Growth In First Quarter

Emerald Holding, Inc., the owner and producer of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported that first-quarter 2023 revenues were $122.3 million, an increase of 24.2 percent versus the first quarter 2022, driven by revenue growth in events that staged in both periods as well revenue from three...

May 3, 2023

Norrøna Introduces New U.S. Sales Lead

OSLO, Norway (May 3, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the four season, family-owned Norwegian manufacturer of premium apparel and gear, has hired Andrea “Andi” Malboeuf as the new U.S. sales manager to support the impressive growth of Norrøna’s business in the United States. Andi comes from QuietKat, an e-bike company owned by Vista...

May 2, 2023

KOA Releases 2023 Report; 58M Households Camped in ‘22

Kampgrounds of America Inc. has released its 2023 North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, which continues to demonstrate the key role that camping and glamping play in the outdoor hospitality industry. The report, conducted by Cairn Consulting Group, shows that 92 million U.S. households identify as campers and that 58 million households...

May 2, 2023

Black Diamond’s Growth Slowed By NA Wholesale Inventory Overhang

Clarus Corp. reported modest growth in its Black Diamond segment as gains in its direct-to-consumer and international channels helped offset fewer shipments to its North American wholesale channel due to elevated inventory levels and reduced open-to-buy dollars. Clarus officials also indicated it BD’s inventories would not be rebalanced until the...

April 28, 2023

Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 27 Percent In Q1; Swings To Loss

Newell Brands, the parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, saw overall consolidated net sales decline 24.4 percent to $1.8 billion for the first quarter when compared to the prior-year first quarter. The decline was said to be due to the impact of the...

April 28, 2023

Declining bike-product demand contributes to Thule’s Q1 net sales decrease

Thule Group's first-quarter net sales were down 26.6% year-over-year, largely due to declining bike-product demand from retailers lowering inventory levels. Net sales for the quarter ending in March were SEK 2,226 million ($215.2 million), compared with SEK 3,034 million at the same time last year. Thule's inventory decreased in the...

April 27, 2023

Lazydays Reports Q1 Revenue Drop

Lazydays said its Q1 revenue decreased to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in Q1 last year. The company’s net loss in the first quarter was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. RV-Pro

April 27, 2023

The Rossignol Group Posts 28 Percent Growth For 2022/23 Financial Year

The Rossignol Group, parent of the Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look, and Kerma brands, reported that revenue increased 28 percent to €401 million for the 12-month financial year period ended March 31, 2023, compared to €313 million in revenue for the prior year. SGB Media

April 27, 2023

REI Grapples With Aging Membership Base

As of 2022, REI had 23 million members, up 1.3 million members from the previous year, and more than 180 retail locations.  Speyer is responsible for the retailer’s gear and apparel assortment as well as its in-house Co-op brand label.   He leads a team of strategists, designers, and developers...

April 27, 2023

Cotopaxi Recertifies as a B Corporation™

Salt Lake City, UT. (April 27, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mission-driven adventure brand Cotopaxi is excited to announce today the recertification of their B Corporation™ status, scoring 125.6 in its latest round of testing. With a previous score of 93.6, this jump highlights Cotopaxi’s focus on consistent improvement to sustainability practices, accountability...