Evo Opens Retail And Demo Center In Bend, OR

Seattle, WA-based action sports, lifestyle, and outdoor retailer Evo has opened a retail and demo center in Loge Camps in Bend, OR. The new retail space is part of a larger partnership with Loge, a hospitality brand that caters to surfers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers and all outdoor enthusiasts, and will be located in the lobby of Loge’s new Bend destination.

Gander Outdoors Opens Store in Kenosha, WI

Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Kenosha, WI. A special grand opening event is planned for Saturday, June 16, at 6802 118th Avenue, exit 344 off Interstate 94.

Modell’s Opens 9th Brooklyn Store

Modell’s Sporting Goods opened the company’s 9th Brooklyn location on Kings Highway in Sheepshead Bay. This will bring Modell’s total store count to 157 locations.

MSR Launches Nonprofit To Advance Global Health

Mountain Safety Research, the Seattle, WA-based outdoor equipment brand, has launched the MSR Impact Project to advance the company’s work in global health. The new nonprofit fund will accelerate access to safe water and hygiene for people in need, advancing global health and improving quality of life around the world.

Matthew Rubel Joins PJ Solomon

PJ Solomon, the investment banking advisory firm, announced the appointment of Matthew Rubel as a senior advisor to the firm. Rubin was the former CEO of Varsity Brands and Collective Brands.

BSN Sports Acquires Kelly’s Sports

BSN Sports has acquired Kelly’s Sports, Ltd, based in West Chester, PA. So far this year, BSN has acquired Reynolds Team Sales in Western Massachusetts, Midwest Sportswear & Athletic Supply in Minnesota, DC Sports in New York/New Jersey, and Gulf Coast Athletic Supply in Texas.

Vail Resorts CEO To Donate $31 Million From SAR Exercise

Vail Resorts Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz has exercised stock appreciation rights (SARs) that were expiring over the next two years and will be donating 100 percent of the shares and proceeds received to his family charitable foundation and donor advised charitable fund.