With a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and the world’s third most decorated gymnast, behind Belarus’ Vitaly Scherbo (33 medals) and Russia’s Larisa Latynina (32 medals).
Month: April 2021
Patagonia’s Workwear Flagship In Seattle Closes
Patagonia Ballard in Seattle has closed. The location opened in 2017 as the brand’s Patagonia Workwear and Patagonia Provision’s flagship location.
Osprey Shifts To Direct Fullfillment In Canada
Osprey announced a change in its distribution model in Canada. Starting June 2022, Osprey will begin direct fulfillment in Canada. Osprey has partnered with In-Sport Fashions for distribution in Canada since 2003.
Caleres Sets Ambitious Goals For Next Five Years In Inaugural ESG Report
Caleres published its first environmental, social, governance (ESG) report, Caleres Cares … Feet First. The report covers Caleres’ activities in 2020 and establishes ambitious commitments for the next five years.
Vail Resorts Increases Guidance
Vail Resorts, Inc. updated its guidance range for the nine-month period ending April 30, 2021. The company now expects net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. to be between $258 million and $280 million and Resort Reported EBITDA to be between $636 million and $650 million.
Skechers’ Profits Surge In First Quarter
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. saw earnings double in the fourth quarter as sales grew 15.0 percent. International Wholesale sales grew 23.8 percent while direct-to-consumer sales jumped 18.1 percent. The company also predicted sales will advance about 26 percent in 2021.
Maven Outdoor Equipment Co. To Build New HQ In Lander, WY
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Lander and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA) to build a new headquarters near the gateway entrance of Lander, WY.
Body Glove Releases Second Recycled Swimwear Collection With Tatiana Weston-Webb
Today, Body Glove launches its latest sustainable swimwear collection designed by professional surfer and Body Glove athlete, Tatiana Weston-Webb. The new collection is its second eco swimwear line from Body Glove and Tatiana, featuring a new floral print inspired by her home of Kauai. The collection features a bikini, one-piece, long-sleeved paddle suit, and rash […]
Thule’s Q1 Sales Jump 56 Percent
Thule Group reported revenues jumped 56.0 percent in the first quarter. Sales in the Americas region rose 83 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Kodiak Takes PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. Insulation For A Stroll
This Fall, Kodiak, the 110-year-old Canadian boot brand, will release four hiking and lifestyle boots, the Kindersley, Stave, Tagish, and Chadsey, that use PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. insulation. PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. (Produced Using Reduced Emissions) is insulation made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled P.E.T. plastic reducing its carbon emissions “by at least 48 percent,” states […]
Active Brands CEO, Christophe Merkel, Ushers In New Era
Active Brands’ recent hiring of former Nike executive Christophe Merkel ushers in a new era for the Norwegian, multi-brand, outdoor company. SGB Executive caught up with Merkel for his take on the company’s future plans, making the jump from Nike, Active Brands sustainability initiatives, and upcoming product initiatives.
National Park Visits Climb 37 Percent In March
According to the monthly report from the National Parks Service, visits to national parks totaled 20.6 million in March, up 37 percent from 15.1 million in March 2020 as the pandemic emerged.
Vans Commits To Make Core Materials 100 Percent Regenerative, Responsibly Sourced, Renewable Or Recycled By 2030
Vans announced its global commitments to environmental sustainability and responsibility by 2030. The company plans to create circular products and systems that use regenerative and recycled materials to reduce waste and keep products in use and out of landfills.
2020 National Park Visits Down By Nearly A Third
The National Park Service reported that America’s national parks saw 237 million visitors in 2020, representing a 28 percent decrease from the previous year due largely to temporary park closures and restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The North Face Announces Environmental Commitments
In honor of Earth Day, The North Face is introducing a new sustainability-focused “vision” it calls “Exploration Without Compromise,” which outlines a series of actionable commitments the company will implement over the next few years. The North Face plans to use a seal to identify its sustainable products which it defines as having been made with “75 percent or greater recycled, organic, regenerative and/or responsibly-sourced renewable materials by weight” on its website and in its stores.
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