Black Diamond Adds Six New Global Athletes and Ambassadors to Team

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of performance mountain sports equipment, apparel and footwear, welcomed six new members to its global athlete and ambassador team—Angela Hawse, Adrian Ballinger, Topo Mena, Carla Perez, Karina Carsolio, and Chaehyun Seo. “Each of these talented, diverse mountain athletes brings something exceptional to Black Diamond,” said BDE’s marketing […]

686 x Malbon Golf presents the All Mountain Golf Club

686 “cross-pollinates” the company’s 30-plus years of technical outdoor design knowledge with Malbon’s creative approach to golf and lifestyle apparel, taking classic golf styles and  “modernizing them” with all-weather fabrics resulting in  “clubhouse-ready garments” that feature 10k waterproofing and breathability, merino lining, and other detailing to “keep golfers warm, dry and swinging.” “Stephen and I […]

Clarus Acquires Tred Outdoors

Clarus Corporation reported acquiring Tred Outdoors Pty Ltd., the Australia-based outdoor and recovery gear manufacturer, from Venlo Holdings. Terms were not disclosed.

Rupert Campbell Leaving Adidas North America

The president of Adidas North America will step down to pursue other opportunities, effective October 27. Executive board member Arthur Hoeld, who leads global sales, will oversee the region until a successor is found.

OIA Elects New Board Members

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) members elected four new and three incumbent members to its Board. New members include Diana Seung, Troy Sicotte, Jahmicah Dawes, and Keith Carrato. Three returning members include Jennifer McLaren, Kevin Winkel and Alison Hill.

EXEC: On Snags Two Upgrades Following Investor Day Event

Shares of On Holding remained down slightly since the company’s Investor Day last week due, apparently, to concerns that On’s third-quarter results will miss estimates. However, two analysts upgraded On’s stock and a number of other upbeat reports arrived in recent days as most analysts were left impressed by its ambitious long-term growth strategy.

Hyosung Textiles Adds to Global Marketing Team

The company hired outdoor industry professional Laura Nilo as its U.S. marketing manager, West Coast, and marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as a senior consultant in Northern Europe for Hyosung Spandex.