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Category: Outdoor
Eddie Bauer Joins Facebook Boycott
Eddie Bauer will pull its advertisements from Facebook in support of the w “#StopHateforProfit” campaign.
Winnebago Seeing Strong Bounce Back After Challenging Q3
Winnebago Industries reported a loss in the third quarter ended May 30 due to the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns but saw business recover in May and is optimistic about summer selling. CEO Michael Happe said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted travelers’ views toward how they desire to spend their leisure time experiencing nature and the outdoors.”
JD Sports Buys Back Go Outdoors After Pushing It Into Administration
JD Sports reacquired the Go Outdoors chain for £56.5 million after putting it into administration.
UK’s Go Outdoors Exploring Administration
Go Outdoors, the 67-unit outdoor chain based in the U.K., is exploring administration, a process similar to U.S. bankruptcy. The move was confirmed its owner by JD Sports.
American Alpine Club Names New CEO
The American Alpine Club Board of Directors has named Mitsu Iwasaki as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective August 3.
Vasque Footwear Expanding Scandinavian Presence In Distributor Deal
Vasque Footwear has partnered with Norwegian distributor TRACX to bring Vasque footwear to the Scandinavian market.
Shoe Carnival Sees Strong Q2 Trend As Stores Re-Open And Online Surges
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has re-opened all but one of its 390 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico following closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patagonia Joins Facebook Boycott
Patagonia has joined REI and The North Face in announcing plans to suspend advertising on Facebook and Instagram to show support for a movement called “#StopHateForProfit.”
Nixon Promotes Nancy Dynan To Role Of President
Nixon, the California-based watch and accessory brand, has promoted Nancy Dynan to the role of president. As President, Dynan will oversee Nixon’s business globally taking on the responsibilities previously handled by outgoing CEO Scott Kerslake who has stepped away from the role in order to pursue new opportunities outside the Company.
OBIT: Rossignol’s Laurent Boix-Vives
Laurent Boix-Vives, Rossignol Group’s president and leader for some 50 years, passed away on Thursday, June 18, at the age of 93.
Interior Dept. Announces Grants To Keep Waters Clean and Support Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has announced $32.8 million in grants – with an additional non-federal match of $21.9 million – for states and communities to support outdoor recreation and help boaters keep America’s waters clean.
Outdoor Edge Names New Marketing Director
Outdoor Edge has named Will Morgan as its marketing director. Morgan brings more than a decade of management and marketing experience to his new position at Outdoor Edge.
KORR Acquisitions Group Again Urges GoPro To Explore Sale
KORR Acquisitions Group Inc., a shareholder with a substantial position in GoPro Inc., sent a second letter to GoPro’s Nicholas D. Woodman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of GoPro, and Kenneth Goldman, the company’s lead independent director, with copies to the Company’s Board of Director urging the Company to explore a sale.
REI’s Westminster Location Closes On Monday
REI is closing its store in Westminster, CO after failing to reach a new agreement with the Orchard Town Center’s landlord, according to the Denver Post.
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