RECALL: Goal Zero Power Cables

About 7,850 EC8 Power Cables from Goal Zero are being recalled. According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

NRF: Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer

The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Alterra Mountain Company Appoints COO, Resorts

Alterra Mountain Company announced the promotion of Mark Brownlie, current president of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain and regional chief operating officer (RCOO), Western Region, to chief operating officer, Resorts for Alterra Mountain Company.

Exped USA Suspends Third-Party Marketplace Presence

Exped USA said it will no longer permit dealers to sell Exped products through third-party (3P) vendors. Third-party sites include, but are not limited to, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Walmart.com. Exped will not be pursuing a direct relationship with any third-party vendors at this time.

Bass Pro Shops Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s announced that Phil Graves has been named chief sustainability officer. He formerly served as vice president of corporate development at Patagonia and led Patagonia’s $79 million Tin Shed Ventures corporate venture capital unit.

Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening of ‘Dick’s House of Sport’ And Elevated Golf And Soccer Offerings

Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its national footprint with the opening of its first Dick’s House of Sport, a new concept store in Victor, NY, on April 9, and two Warehouse Sale locations and experiential Soccer Shops in select locations in April. The retailer will also debut nine newly redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and expanded technology offerings in 62 Golf Galaxy locations.

CampgroundViews.com Reports Advanced Bookings Up Over 50 Percent

In a survey of 2,000 campgrounds and RV parks performed by CampgroundViews.com, nearly two-thirds of respondents stated that their advanced bookings are up 50 percent over average for the 2021 camping season. Twenty-four percent see advanced bookings up over 80 percent for the same period.

Orion Wholesale Announces New Headquarters

Orion Wholesale, the distributor of shooting sports products, announced its new headquarters facility in the Louisville area of Southern Indiana. The 130,000-square-foot facility and corporate offices will open in the fall.