OrderMyGear Appoints President

OrderMyGear announced Matt Kaplan as the company’s first president. As president, Kaplan will lead its global sales organization, account management, brand partnerships, and marketing.

REI Plans Special Member Reward Despite Annual Loss

REI reported that it didn’t make a profit in 2020 and consequently won’t be able to pay out its usual annual dividend to members. However, the Co-op said that because the year ended better than expected, a special reward would be paid to members.

OrthoLite Creates Aerogel Infused Open Cell PU Foam

OrthoLite introduces OrthoLite O-Therm, a thermal insole technology for cold-weather footwear protection. O-Therm offers the known benefits of open-cell PU-foam while combining light, insulative cold barrier protection with O-Therm’s aerogel thermal properties. For the consumer, this means feet stay warmer, they can stay outdoors longer, feel more comfortable, perform better and go farther in cold […]

Ignik Bolsters Sales Team With New Rep Groups

Ignik has hired two sales organizations to represent the brand—Adventure Marketing Group in the Southeast and Mountain High Sales & Marketing in the North Central Eastlake territory—securing nationwide coverage in its second year of business.

CODI’s Q4 Sales Expand 23 Percent

Compass Diversified (CODI) reported sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $474.8 million, as compared to $387.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, representing a gain of 22.7 percent.