Meier Skis’ Ted Eynon Talks Sustainability, ‘Craft Skiery’ And More

Meier Skis dubbed its Denver, CO, digs a “craft skiery”—a combination manufacturing facility and bar where patrons can learn about the brand, watch the production process and knock back a cold one. At last month’s Outdoor + Snow Show, company owner Ted Eynon dished on the concept and other initiatives brewing at the independent ski maker.

Boy Scouts Of America Files Bankruptcy

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) said on Tuesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a flood of lawsuits over allegations of child sexual abuse stretching back decades.

Anta Sports Sees Coronavirus Outbreak Impacting First-Half Results

Anta Sports Products expects the coronavirus outbreak will impact its financial performance in the first half of 2020 but is aiming for a recovery in the second half, the Chinese company said in a stock exchange filing. Roughly 40 percent of the company’s stores in mainland China have re-opened.

Moody’s Assigns A3 Ratings To VF’s Proposed Euro Notes

Moody’s Investors Service assigned A3 ratings to V.F. Corporation’s proposed senior unsecured Euro notes. The stable outlook reflects Moody’s expectation that the company will maintain its strong position in the global apparel industry and sustain longer term positive trends in revenue growth while continuing to generate healthy operating margins.

S&P Reduces Boardriders’ Outlook To Negative

S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings outlook on Boardriders Inc. reflecting our revised expectations for negative free operating cash flows (FOCF) through fiscal 2020 and the potential for a covenant violation.

Farfetch Raises $250 Million

Farfetch Limited, the London-based fashion marketplace, announced that it has agreed to issue and sell, via a private placement, convertible senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of $250 million.

Timberland Reopens Doors After Tragic Loss

Timberland reopened its doors Monday for the first since Catherine “Cassie” Heppner, a marketing executive for the company, was fatally stabbed Sunday at the brand’s headquarters in Stratham, NH, on February 9.

Utah’s Outdoor Industry Rolling, But Don’t Call It A Comeback

Utah’s outdoor industry enters 2020 on a roll. Not only did the state land the headquarters of newcomer brands Jack Wolfskin and Ventum, but it’s also seeing investments from stalwarts like Amer, Black Diamond and Gregory, and this summer it welcomes a new outdoor hardgoods trade show—all despite a recent high-profile setback for the state. What’s driving the turnaround?