Chirag Patel joined the Pentland Brands executive team as director of strategy & portfolio in 2017, where he led the team behind the investment in US sneaker brand, SeaVees, and the footwear joint venture business with the Lacoste Group.
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Riding on Gravel with Thomson Bike Tours
Thomson Bike Tours will lead its first gravel bike trip along the Mediterranean coast, from Barcelona to Girona, September 30 through October 6. This seven-day trip on rocky terrain starts in Barcelona, and follows a beautiful course up to Girona. The trail ranges from gravel to off-road trail and pavement routes. Taking [Thomson] off-road and riding gravel is […]
Tompkins Conservation Secures New National Parks for Chile
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, president and CEO of Tompkins Conservation, signed the decrees creating Pumalín National Park and Patagonia National Park Chile. The one million acres and world-class infrastructure they contain have been billed as the largest donation of land from a private entity to a country.
Fjällräven Announces Dates for Third Annual Fjällräven Classic USA
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, announced the dates of its keynote annual trekking event, the Fjällräven Classic, to be held from June 27 through June 29, 2018 in the Colorado Rockies near Fjällräven North America’s home in Colorado.
Asics Ventures Acquires AI Silk
Asics announced that its investment subsidiary Asics Ventures Corporation has made its first investment, taking a stake in AI Silk Corporation. AI Silk is a venture company affiliated with Tohoku University that develops conductive textiles.
Telluride Ski Resort Joins the Epic Pass
Vail Resorts Inc. and Telluride Ski & Golf jointly announced that the Telluride Ski Resort will join the industry-leading Epic Pass in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season, bringing the total to 46 mountain resorts for skiers and snowboarders.
Two Ten to Honor Women in Footwear
Nominees for the second annual Women In Footwear Industry (WIFI) Impact Awards include Wendy Wood Yang, President of Hoka, Teva, and Sanuk at Deckers Brands; Jodie Fox, co-founder and chief creative officer of Shoes of Prey; and Alison Prince, vice president, divisional merchandise manager, full price women’s and kids at Nordstrom.
OBIT: Charlie Domenici
Charlie Domenici, founder and owner of Charlie’s Sporting Goods in Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 88.
REI Honors Top Vendor Partners of 2017
NEMO Equipment received the co-op’s overarching Vendor Partner of the Year award. NRS, Oboz, Osprey and La Sportiva were also recognized.
Susquehanna Sees VF Benefiting from Entrepreneurial Spirit
Susquehanna lifted its estimates and price targets on VF Corp. in part due to a greater entrepreneurial push across brands being established by Steve Rendle, who became CEO at the start of 2017.
Cleveland Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo from Uniforms
Major League Baseball said the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform in 2019
Strava Fitness App can Reveal Military Sites
The US Central Command plans to refine its privacy policies after reports that the online fitness tracker Strava showing maps of people’s exercise habits across the globe could pose security risks for security forces around the world.
SGB’s Best Photos from ORWM + Snow Show Denver, CO
Our final round of “from the show floor” photos are here from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market + Snow Show.
Woolmark and Adidas Present the Woolmark Performance Challenge
The competition provides an opportunity for tertiary students to develop innovative new product applications within the sports and performance market, by applying the science and performance benefits of Australian Merino wool.
Yeti Upgrades Digital Experience
Yeti.com shoppers can now receive unique content, campaigns, offers and recommendations based on information such as past purchases, geographic regions and even their favorite outdoor adventures. Additionally, customers can now design their own custom orders, mix and match drinkware and more—all without having to leave Yeti.com.
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