The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The strike would involve 85,000 ILA members and impact ports from Maine to Texas.
Category: Outdoor
KOA Appoints SVP, Franchise Operations
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that franchisee Mark Lemoine will join the corporate executive team as senior vice president, franchise operations.
Saba Surf Opens Flagship in West Los Angeles
Saba Surf announced the grand opening of its first-ever flagship surf shop and cafe, located at 12912 Venice Blvd in West Los Angeles.
Weston Backcountry Ends In-House Sales, Brings on Independent Rep Team
Weston Backcountry, which has had an in-house sales team since 2016, recently shifted to the independent rep sales model. In 2024, Weston onboarded five new reps to cover the entirety of North America and Canada.
Solo Brands’ COO Departs
Solo Brands announced in a regulatory filing that Matthew Webb has decided to resign as chief operating officer.
Authentic Appoints EVP, Head of Greater China
Authentic Brands Group hired Josh Perlman as EVP, head of Greater China. He brings over 25 years of experience, previously managing director at Tristate, where he was “instrumental in signing and building brands including Jack Wolfskin, Fila, Nautica, Spyder, and Reebok.
Vail Resorts Pass Sales Kept 23/24 Lift Sales Positive; Fewer Visits Hurt Retail and Rentals
Fourth-quarter Resort Reported EBITDA declined from the prior year and expectations, primarily driven by underperformance in the Australian winter business. During Q4, snowfall at the company’s Australian resorts declined 28 percent from the prior year and was 44 percent below the ten-year average.
Vail Resorts to Cut 14 Percent of Corporate Workforce in Transformation Plan
After ten years of expansion, Vail Resorts has published a two-year Resource Efficiency Transformation Plan (Plan) to continue its rapid growth and global expansion.
EXEC: The Pro’s Closet to Shutter in October After 18-Year Run
Deeper than usual discounts on bike and gear this week were seen as end of season sales, but when opening the site on Thursday, September 26, it was clear the end had come for the 18-year effort to make cycling accessible to more people.
Riomar Luxury Bag Collection: Transitions Between Life’s Adventures
Inspired by Florida’s watermen, the collection offers products built to withstand the demands of travel while maintaining style and organization. “We wanted to create high-quality, multi-functional products that support an active and dynamic life, no matter where your travels take you.”—Lange Sykes, Founder, Riomar
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent KMD Posts Double-Digit Decline for Fiscal Year
Rip Curl total sales decreased 7.3 percent y/y to NZ$538.9 million, Oboz sales decreased 20.0 percent y/y to NZ$79.4 million, and Kathmandu total sales decreased 14.5 percent to NZ$361.1 million for the year.
Asics Global State of Mind Study: The Desk Break Experiment
Asics enlisted actor Brian Cox to take on the role of the world’s scariest boss to highlight the real threat to our mental health—the desk we work at every day. Asics Global Study found tour mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working, but just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects.
FluidLogic Investors Look to Expand Hydration Systems to Consumer Categories
The company said this investment will fund new product development and innovation for consumer products in the adventure sports and outdoor endurance categories expected to be available in early 2025.
Thorogood Brand Parent Breaks Ground on New Wisconsin Facility
Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc., the parent company of the Thorogood brand, is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshfield, WI.
Puma Appoints Markus Neubrand as CFO
Neubrand replaces CFO Hubert Hinterseher, who has mutually agreed to step down, effective September 30, 2024, leaving on December 31, 2024, after successfully transitioning his duties to Neubrand.
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