With less than 100 days until the opening ceremony of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games, Burton Snowboards officially unveiled the 2018 Olympic uniforms to be worn by the U.S. Snowboard Team.
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Outside’s Best Places to Work 2017 Arrives
Peak Design, SportRx, Nuun, Powder7, Eagle Creek, SlideBelts, Toad and Co. and DryCase each earned a spot on Outside magazine’s Best Places to Work 2017.
OIA Responds to Formation Of Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
OIA wrote, “We believe the best way to invest in, expand access to and improve infrastructure on our nation’s public lands is through the protection of those public lands, including keeping our national monuments intact.”
Acushnet’s Q3 Boosted By 4.6 Percent Sales Gain In U.S.
Acushnet Holdings Corp., which owns Titleist and FootJoy, reported a profit in the third quarter against a loss a year ago due to improved margins and lower interest expense. Sales improved 2.3 percent.
Wolverine’s Q3 Profits Slump On Charges
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported earnings fell 51.9 percent on restructuring activities around its Wolverine Way Forward program, but adjusted earnings declined slightly and exceeded Wall Street’s target. Wolverine also raised its operating margin goal for 2018.
Ibex Undergoes Layoffs
Ibex said it has laid off 12 of its employees at its headquarters in Vermont but, contrary to reports, has no plans to cease operations.
Secretary Zinke Announces Creation Of “Made in America” Recreation Advisory Committee
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the establishment of the “Made in America” Recreation Advisory Committee. The Committee will advise the Secretary of the Interior on public-private partnerships across all public lands, with the goal of expanding access to and improving infrastructure on public lands and waterways.
REI And POWDR Partner Around Adventure Programs
During the winter, REI Outdoor School guides will lead experiences such as snowshoeing, fat biking, and winter hikes, and social outings like mountain mixology. In summer, participants will be able to mountain bike, learn wilderness medicine, camp, and hike.
Badger Sportswear’s CEO Discusses Alleson Athletic Merger
In an interview with SGB, John Anton, CEO, Badger Sportswear, said its acquisition of Alleson Athletic helps position the company as the preeminent “one-shop” solution for dealers across the country. The deal also signals that Badger is indeed ramping up its growth ambitions following its own acquisition last August by private-equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors.
Under Armour Upgraded Due To Re-Accessed Expectations
In a note, Susquehanna analyst Sam Poser that while Under Armour’s business “will be challenging for some time,” the downside to owning the stock is “more limited as UAA may have set the bar low enough to allow the company to hit the reset button.”
Neil Cole Forms Tech Firm
Neil Cole, former chairman and founder of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., announced the formation NextRev Commerce, a venture incubated by Cole’s newly launched company, Next Retail Concepts.
Lands’ End Becomes Official Outfitter Of The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel television network and Lands’ End announced a two-year partnership that will integrate the apparel brand into The Weather Channel’s live in-the-field coverage. Lands’ End will outfit the network’s on-camera meteorologists in outerwear and apparel.
Fjällräven Appoints Latin America Manager
Fjällräven, the Swedish outdoor brand, welcomed Stephen Golaszewski as director of Latin America. Golaszewski will provide regional leadership for the brand as Fjällräven focuses on strategic growth in a new international market, a direct response to overwhelming demand in Latin America.
Canada Goose Appoints Jodi Butts To Board
Butts currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors and Audit Committee of the University of Windsor, as Board Chair of antimicrobial technology company Aereus Technologies Inc., and as a member of the Walrus Foundation Board of Directors and Risk Management Committee.
Sherpa Adventure Gear To Open First U.S. Flagship
Sherpa Adventure Gear announced its plans to open its first U.S. flagship store in Seattle, WA in November 2017.
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