Hobie has appointed Kelley Woolsey as vice president of global sales, service, and marketing.
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Bemis Makes Major Investment In Novoloop
Bemis Associates Inc., a maker of plastic film used for adhesives, has made a major investment in plastic upcycling technology company Novoloop.
OR Show Boycott Talk—Shrewd Business Move Or Show Hypocrisy?
Do as I say, not as I do. Is the announcement this week about retailers and brands threatening to boycott the Outdoor Retailer Show if it returns to Salt Lake City a good business move or just hypocritical PR hype?
Aetrex Releases Comfort Footwear Collection For Fall 2022
Aetrex, Inc. (Aetrex), offering foot scanning technology, orthotics, comfort and wellness footwear, today announced its plans to showcase its FW22 collection at the Atlanta Shoe Market on February 19-21, Booth #1537. Aetrex will also show its comfort-driven, fashion-forward dress styles, including the Corey and Finley heeled clogs featuring the company’s arch support for proper alignment. […]
Nemo Introduces New Backpacking Gear For 2022
Nemo, the outdoor gear and accessories manufacturer, announced its 2022 line of new and updated backpacking gear with an increased focus on sustainability, weight reduction, and insulation. “One of the most exciting updates for the 2022 line is the new OSMO recycled fabric in the Dagger OSMO and Hornet Elite OSMO series. OSMO fabrics are […]
Kohl’s Plans 400 Additional Sephora At Kohl’s Shops
Kohl’s Inc. announced the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl’s location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850 store goal by 2023.
Peloton Operations, Supply Chain Execs Exit
Peloton Interactive, Inc., which last week announced plans to lay off 2,800 employees worldwide as part of a restructuring, has had its executives who run operations, its supply chain and other functions in the company exit, according to a Bloomberg report.
Johnson Outdoors Appoints VP Of Global Operations And Supply Chain
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. announced the selection of Terry Troutman as vice president, global operations and supply chain. Troutman will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, Johnson Outdoors and hold a seat on the company’s executive committee.
XS Sights Appoints Marketing and Sales Engineer
XS Sights promoted longtime employee Monte Long to marketing and sales engineer.
Kathmandu Shows Improving Trend In Second Quarter
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd provided an update for its first half through January 31. Sales at the Kathmandu chain rebounded in the second quarter, and Rip Curl improved modestly while Oboz is being impacted by supply chain disruption.
Hanesbrands’ Debt Ratings Affirmed By S&P
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its debt ratings for Hanesbrands due the company’s recovery from the pandemic while upgrading its forecasts to account for higher global growth of the company’s key brand, Champion.
Exhibitors Threaten To Boycott Outdoor Retailer Show If It Returns To Utah
A conservation group and two dozen outdoor recreation companies, including Patagonia, REI and The North Face, announced Monday that they would boycott the Outdoor Retailer trade show if it moved from Denver, CO back to Salt Lake City, UT. The group accused Utah’s leaders of trying to remove protections for national monuments and public lands.
Lodgings Slow In Western Mountain Destinations
According to Destrimetrics Monthly Market Briefing Report, momentum for the holiday season at Western mountain resorts turned cool in early January as a surge in Omicron variant cases had consumers hitting the pause button on short-lead bookings.
Quality Bicycle Products Hires Vice President Of Proprietary Product
Quality Bicycle Products announced that it hired Jamie Marchbank as VP, proprietary product. Previously, he was VP of product creation at JanSport & Eagle Creek.
Peloton’s New CEO Dismisses Sales Talk
In an interview with Financial Times, Barry McCarthy, who took over as Peloton’s CEO from Co-founder John Foley last week, ruled out a sale of the connected fitness leader.
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