Pete Gerber, the founder of Gerber Legendary Blades, died peacefully in his home on Sept. 29. Gerber was 90 years old.
Category: Outdoor
REI Rolls Out Direct Shipment
REI Co-op said this month it will be enabling select brand partners to ship orders directly to customers, expanding REI’s curated assortment and giving customers access to a wider variety of products, colors, and sizes on REI.com.
Leki Appoints New Reps In Upper Midwest
Leki, the maker of trekking, ski and trail running poles, appointed sales rep Rick Thompson, of Rick Thompson and Associates, to cover the Upper Midwest trekking and outdoor retail territory.
Major League Fishing To Acquire Fishing League Worldwide
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization.
Mammut North America Adds Marketing And Sales Talent
Mammut North America hired Ben Eagleton as marketing coordinator, Nash Welch as customer service and internal sales representative, Tiffany Fox as key account manager and Dave Bottomley as North American sales manager.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Rating Outlook Lowered To Negative
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook Wolverine World Wide to negative from stable. The negative outlook reflects the potential for a downgrade if the company’s leverage is sustained at or above 3x. This could occur if the company’s share repurchase plan is accompanied by operating performance that is weaker than S&P expected.
Frank Hugelmeyer Assumes Helm As NMMA President
Frank Hugelmeyer started his first day as NMMA president delivering his inaugural industry address at this morning’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast & Awards Presentation in Tampa.
Patagonia Hires Marty Pomphrey As General Manager Of Patagonia Japan
Patagonia has hired Marty Pomphrey as general manager of Patagonia Japan.
Arcade Belts Adds Outside Reps
Arcade Belts, the rugged belt brand, announced three outside sales force members will join the team to build out multiple retail territories in the United States and Canada. The Raven Workshop will lead growth in Utah, Josh Kearney in Los Angeles, and Nickson Agencies in Ontario, Canada.
Dorel Industries Inc. Suspends Dividend Amid Tariff Pressures
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that the impact of increased U.S. imposed tariffs as well as a review of the preliminary third quarter results have prompted Dorel’s Board of Directors to suspend its dividend.
Ikon Pass Will Increase In Price On October 17
The Ikon Pass, with its latest addition of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Zermatt in Switzerland, will increase in price on October 17, 2019.
REI To Open First Alabama Store
REI Co-op will open its first store in Alabama in Birmingham on October 4. Located at The Summit, REI’s new, will measure 20,000 square foot.
Johnson Outdoors Lifts Guidance On Tariff Exclusion
Johnson Outdoors Inc. raised its guidance after saying it had been granted exclusions for some of its products’ components subject to Section 301 tariffs.
VF Corp. Targets 7-To-8 Percent Annual Growth
VF Corp. said it is targeting a five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) between 7 percent and 8 percent through fiscal 2024, fueled by VF’s largest brands (Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies) and the company’s international and direct-to-consumer business platforms.
Nearly All U.S. Adults Want to Protect Natural Resources
Nearly all U.S. adults (93 percent) believe it is important to protect natural resources, including fresh air and clean water, through the acquisition and maintenance of local parks, trails and green spaces, according to a newly released report from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
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