LABA7 reported it contracted with Envelo as the mountain bike suspension product distributor for North America.
Category: Outdoor
Elevate Outdoor Collective Hires Global CMO
Elevate Outdoor Collective hired Jon Roy as chief marketing officer. Previously, Roy was the vice president of Global Energy Brand Marketing at Converse.
Dick’s SG’s Jefferson City Location To Close
DKS is closing its Jefferson City, MO store, effective December 31, 2022, according to the Jefferson City News Tribune.
Progression Brands Group Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor Of ODLO Brand
ODLO, a performance apparel brand based in central Switzerland, named Colorado-based Progression Brands Group (PBG) as its exclusive distributor for the U.S. market. The 75-year-old company designs and sells its sustainably made, technical apparel for runners, skiers, cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 40 countries worldwide. ODLO reported it “chose PBG for its […]
Outdoor Cap Names Head Of Product
Peter Cohen has joined the Outdoor Cap’s executive team as head of product.
Mountain High, Dodge Ridge Owners Purchase China Peak Mountain Resort
Mountain High and Dodge Ridge owners, Invision Capital and Karl Kapuscinski purchased China Peak Mountain Resort in Lakeshore, CA from long-time owner Tim Cohee, a ski industry veteran who’s spent the past 12 years at the helm of China Peak. Cohee will stay on as the resort’s general manager.
Hyosung Textiles Hires Global Marketing Director
Hyosung, a textile solution and spandex brand provider, hired Simon Whitmarsh-Knight as textile global marketing director
Newell Brands Finalizes CFO Transition
Newell Brands hired Mark Erceg as CFO, effective January 9, 2023. He succeeds Chris Peterson who transitions into his role as president, reporting to Ravi Saligram, CEO.
Fenix Outdoor To Divest Primus Brand
Fenix Outdoor AB agreed to divest Primus AB and its subsidiary, Primus Eesti Ou, to Silva Sweden AB, at closing in Spring 2023.
Ohio Travel Bag Acquired By Blue Point Capital Partners
Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Weaver Leather (“Weaver”), acquired Ohio Travel Bag (OTB), a distributor of specialty hardware, fittings and supplies used in various industries, including leather goods, pet, equine, handbags, trunks, and crafts.
Southwick Associates Forecasts 2023 Firearms Industry Outlook
Southwick Associates in its 2023 Industry Outlook forecasted firearms and accessories sales to be near 2017 levels in 2023.
Dainese Enters Distribution Deal
Tucker Powersports entered into an exclusive agreement to distribute the Dainese motorcycle product line to its network of powersports dealers in the United States.
Rocky Brands Appoints Board Member
Rocky Brands, Inc. appointed Dwight Smith as a Class I director on the company’s Board, effective January 1, 2023. Glenn E. Corlett and James L. Stewart have elected to retire as Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2022.
Johnson Outdoors Sees 18 Percent Revenue Growth In Fourth Quarter
Johnson Outdoors, Inc.’s sales jumped 18 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30 and profitability improved as supply availability in its core Fishing segment started to improve. Sales in the Watercraft Recreation and Camping segment were down while the Diving segment saw mid-single-digit gains.
Stio To Open First Mountain Studio In South Lake Tahoe
Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand, headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, opened its first California storefront in South Lake Tahoe, its second store opening in 2023, and the ninth brick & mortar site.
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