Bass Pro To Open Third St. Louis Location

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s announced plans to open a new store in Sunset Hills, MO. The  75,000-square-foot store will be the outdoor retailer’s third location in the St. Louis region.

Salomon Appoints New President

Amer Sports Corp. announced the planned appointment of Franco Fogliato as president and CEO of Salomon. Fogliato most recently held the position of executive vice president global omnichannel for Columbia Sportswear.

Fanatics Nets $18 Billion Valuation In New Funding Round

Fanatics secured $325 million in new funding as it looks to expand into other business opportunities, including sports sectors such as NFTs, gambling, gaming, ticketing, media, and more. Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Rubin will be taking over the role as CEO of the broader Fanatics company.

Report: Filson Reduces Factory Workers

Filson has laid off dozens of factory workers in facilities in Seattle and Kent in recent weeks but rejected speculation in the marketplace that the outerwear maker planned to end production in Washington in the summer of 2022, according to The Seattle Times.

REI Partners With Hipcamp

REI has formed a multi-year partnership with Hipcamp, a provider of outdoor staycations, to offer its members access to tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, and glamping sites.