Category: Outdoor

Golf Rounds Played Surge In December

January 25, 2021 SGB Update

Golf rounds played jumped 37.3 percent for the month of December and grew 13.9 percent in total for 2020, according to Golf Datatech. The biggest regional gains were seen in New England, West North Central and Mid-Atlantic.

Rocky Brands To Acquire Original Muck Boot Company and Xtratuf

January 25, 2021 SGB Update

Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the performance and lifestyle footwear business of Honeywell International, Inc. including The Original Muck Boot Company and Xtratuf footwear brands, for a purchase price of $230 million.

PeopleForBikes Appoints Vice President Of Business Network

January 25, 2021 SGB Update

PeopleForBikes announced the addition of Ravi Rajcoomar as its vice president of the organization’s business network. Rajcoomar will serve on the trade association’s senior leadership team and guide the organization in creating an environment where cycling and the bike business grow.

Salomon’s President Exits

January 25, 2021 SGB Update

Amer Sports announced that Michael White, president of Salomon, has left the company to “pursue other interests.” An external search has been initiated for a permanent successor.

Gunwerks Makes Hires

January 22, 2021 SGB Update

Gunwerks, based in Cody, WY, hired Ryan Chalupsky as product development director and Neal Emery as director of brand experience.

Cohere Capital Completes Strategic Growth Investment In CCS

January 21, 2021 SGB Update

Cohere Capital announced that it has made a strategic growth investment in Portland, OR-based CCS, the online retailer of streetwear and skateboard equipment. The investment will allow CCS to continue to invest in technology-enabled products and service offerings and accelerate its brand growth.

Backcountry To Open New Retail Stores Spring 2021

January 21, 2021 SGB Update

Backcountry announced plans to open brick & mortar retail locations beginning May 2021. The retailer currently has one store adjacent to its fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, UT, and will expand its retail footprint this year with two new stores, the first of which will open in Park City, UT, followed by a location in Boulder, CO.

HanesBrands Names Group President, Global Innerwear

January 21, 2021 SGB Update

HanesBrands announced that Joe Cavaliere has been named to the newly created role of group president, global innerwear, effective February 8, 2021. Howard Upchurch, group president, innerwear Americas, has announced his retirement.

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