A San Diego jury returned a verdict in favor of Seirus, finding that its HeatWave products do not infringe Columbia’s D697,093 patent.
Category: Outdoor
Vail Resorts Announces CEO And Executive Succession
Vail Resorts Inc. announced that Kirsten Lynch, the company’s chief marketing officer, will be appointed CEO and elected to the company’s board of directors, effective November 1, 2021. At that time, Rob Katz, the company’s current CEO, will be appointed executive chairperson.
Alterra Names New President & COO Squaw Valley Alpine Meadow
Alterra Mountain Company has hired Dee Byrne as the new president & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows based in Olympic Valley, CA, effective immediately.
Aqualung Hires Director, Go-To-Market, North America
Aqualung announced it has hired Kendall Brandau as director, Go-To-Market, North America.
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.
Johnson Outdoors’ Q3 Sales Climb 54 Percent
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported net income more than doubled in the first quarter ended July 2 on a 54 percent sales gain.
Sierra To Open First Minnesota Store Outside Twin Cities
Sierra announced plans to open its first Minnesota store outside of the Twin Cities.
Columbia Sportswear EVP Omni-Channel To Resign
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced that Franco Fogliato, executive vice president, global omni-channel, will resign from his position effective after a brief transition period ending September 3, 2021.
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.
Retail Cargo Expected To Set Record In August
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit yet another record in August as consumer demand continues to stretch supply chains and retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for winter holiday merchandise, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
Dorel Sports’ Q2 Revenues Climb 11 Percent
Dorel Industries reported its Dorel Sports segment posted its ninth consecutive quarter of revenue growth as well as another record profit.
Dorel Sports brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, and IronHorse.
Mike Ashley To Step Down As CEO Frasers Group
Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, EMS and Bob’s Stores in the U.S., said Mike Ashley would step down as CEO next year. He will be succeeded by Michael Murray, who is head of elevation at Fraser Group.
The Conservation Alliance Adds Staff; Appoints Board Members
The Conservation Alliance has added three staff members to the organization and four members to its Board of Directors.
GoPro’s Q2 Revenues Jump 86 Percent
GoPro Inc. reported a profit against a loss in the second quarter ended June 30. Sales jumped 86 percent and GoPro subscribers were up 211 percent.
Fox Factory’s Sales Vault 79 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales in the second quarter surged 79.2 percent. This increase in sales reflects a 92.4 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales and a 63.9 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales.
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