Swiss Kids Outdoor Brand, Namuk, Launches In North America

Namuk, a Swiss-based sustainable outdoor brand for kids, announced its expansion into the North American market with its headquarters based in Bend, OR. Founded in 2016, this expansion allows the brand to continue to develop products that combine functionality with style while integrating its sustainability standards. “Namuk solved a need for parents looking to find […]

Aero SUP Paddle Seat Transforms Bote Paddle Boards Into Sit-Atop Vessels

Bote has introduced its patent-pending Aero SUP Paddle Seat, a “simple product with big implications in the paddle industry.” “When the response to a product is ‘How did that not already exist?’, that’s when you know you’re onto something,” said Willie Vernon, vice president, marketing, BOTE. “The Aero SUP Paddle Seat is the most elegantly […]

Isbjörn Of Sweden Builds On Green Promise For FW22 season

Isbjörn of Sweden continues its commitment to sustainability for Fall/Winter 2022, with an updated range which is “97 percent bluesign certified.” Isbjörn was one of the first outdoor kids and teen brands to become a bluesign system partner and continues to build on the company’s green promise to use only sustainable fabrics and manufacturing processes. […]

Thor Industries Q1 Sales Expand 56 Percent

Thor Industries reported net earnings rose 113 percent in the first quarter ended October 31 as sales rose 55.9 percent. Consolidated RV backlog as of October 31 increased over 100 percent.

Solo Brands Q3 Sales Surge 138 Percent

Solo Brands, the parent of Solo Stove and other outdoor brands, reported adjusted earnings climbed 39.7 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 138.3 percent revenue gain.

Arc’teryx Appoints VP Footwear

Arc’teryx Equipment has appointed Ovidio Garcia as VP, footwear, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia is responsible for leading the brand’s footwear strategy reporting directly to Katie Becker, chief creative officer, Arc’teryx.

Golftec Opens In Memphis

Golftec continues to expand its nationwide footprint announcing the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Memphis, TN.

Bedrock Manufacturing Company Appoints CEO

Bedrock Manufacturing Company (BMC) the parent of Shinola and Filson, has named Awenate Cobbina as CEO effective January 1, 2022. The appointment represents an expanded leadership role for Cobbina at BMC, where he currently serves as a member of its Board and runs investing and philanthropic activities for the company’s largest investor.