GSM Outdoors completed the acquisition of Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. GSM Outdoors said the acquisition represents the company’s first step into the fishing segment.
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Allbirds Opens Store In Denver
Allbirds opened a retail store and community center in Cherry Creek. It is the brand’s first store in Denver and 34th globally, with locations across North America, Asia and Europe.
Tilly’s Appoints Board Members
Tilly’s, Inc. announced the appointment of Teresa L. Aragones and Erin M. Chin to its Board of Directors.
Montane Hires Country Manager For The U.S.
British outdoor clothing brand Montane has appointed industry veteran Mike Downing of Boulder, CO as manager for its U.S. business.
Mountain Hardwear Retains Upper Midwest Sales Agency
Mountain Hardwear appointed Adams Outdoor Sales in the Upper Midwest as its newest regional sales representation.
Pelican Products To Be Sold To Different PE Firm
Platinum Equity said it plans to acquire Pelican Products, the supplier of protective cases, portable lighting systems and outdoor consumer products, from Behrman Capital.
Crocs’ Q3 Blows Past Analyst Estimates On 73 Percent Revenue Gain
Crocs, Inc. reported sales surged 73.0 percent in the third quarter, led by a 94.5 percent gain in the Americas region. Earnings more than doubled. Crocs said it now expects sales growth in the range of 62 percent and 65 percent in 2021 and exceed 20 percent in 2022.
Stio Announces Second Turn Circular Commerce Pilot Program
Stio has launched Second Turn, a circular commerce pilot program and the brand’s latest sustainability initiative “which will enable customers to buy and trade in gently used Stio products from past season’s collections to be cleaned, repaired, renewed, and recycled back into circulation.” Stio Second Turn was designed “to give Stio products the longest life […]
Arcade Climbing Reimagines Indoor Climbing
Arcade Climbing, an immersive technology company, introduced proprietary technology for indoor climbing gyms. Specifically, interactive climbing holds and technology that responds and react to force with colored LED lights guide climbers through its expanding library of routes. Arcade’s responsive climbing holds react to force with sensors and, when held, provide guidance as to the climber’s […]
Norrøna Partners With Big Mountain Skier, Chris Davenport
Norrøna announced it has partnered with Chris Davenport, a two-time World Extreme Skiing Champion and pioneer in ski mountaineering. Davenport adds to Norrøna’s ambassador athlete team, including Andrew Drummond, Hilary McCloy, and Delilah Cupp. “Chris, Delilah, Andrew, Hillary and our whole team of ambassadors play an essential role in standing up for the brand and […]
Filson’s Parent Appoints CFO
Filson’s parent company, Bedrock Manufacturing Co, has appointed Michele Santana as its chief financial officer.
A Record September At Port Of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles processed 903,865 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, the busiest September ever in the Port’s 114-year history. Year to date, overall cargo volume stands at 8,176,917 TEUs, an increase of 26 percent compared to 2020.
FDRA Calls On President Biden To Remove Tariffs On Kids’ Shoes As Inflation Spikes
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), on behalf of American families, sent a letter to President Biden asking him to eliminate 301 Tariffs on kids’ shoes.
NOCSAE Adds To Board Of Directors
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced that Stan Jurga, Jr. was appointed to fill the open sporting goods industry seat on the Board of Directors of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE).
Burberry Appoints CEO
Burberry announced the appointment of Jonathan Akeroyd, currently CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, as CEO and executive director, effective April 1, 2022. He will report to Chair Gerry Murphy and its Board of Directors.
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