Kinsey’s Announces New Hires

Kinsey’s, a distributor of archery equipment, muzzleloading, camping, air guns and ATV accessories, recently added five new hires and promoted two current employees.

Vertikal Brands Acquires Higdon Outdoors

Higdon Outdoors, based in Paducah, KY, announced the recapitalization, in partnership with management, of Higdon Outdoors LLC and Power Calls Company, LLC . Higdon Outdoors will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vertikal Brands, a holding company established by Clearview Capital in partnership with former members of the management team of Battenfeld Technologies.

Recall: Morpher Bike Helmets

About 8,500 units of Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets are being recalled. According to a statement from the CPSC, the bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Moots Rolls Out Demo Center Program

Moots announced the introduction of its new Demo Center customer test ride program. The program is intended to give cyclists the opportunity to test ride a bike of their choosing to be sure that the model and size they’ve selected is the right bike for them.

SIA Launches Six-Month Inclusion Training Program

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced that it will begin a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry.  SIA will be joined by leaders from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ski Patrol (NSP), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), and Share Winter Foundation.

Higg Co Appoints VP Global Partnerships

Higg Co, the technology company behind the Higg Index platform, has appointed ex-Microsoft executive, Josh Henretig, as the company’s new vice president of global partnerships.

Blackbird Products Adds To Management Team

Blackbird Products Group, LLC, makers of the Mammoth brand of premium rotomolded coolers, drinkware, and accessories as well as a growing PPE line of products, announced some key additions to its management team.