Jennifer Ridgeway, considered the brand aesthetic originator of Patagonia, has passed away at the age of 69, according to Outside Magazine.
Category: Outdoor
Decathlon Announces New Stores In Halifax And Burlington
Decathlon will open two more Canadian stores in the fall of 2020 in Dartmouth and Burlington.
Boardriders Launches Multi-Year Growth Agenda And Repositioning Of Key Executives
Boardriders, Inc., the owner of action sports brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, ROXY, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element, announced that it is launching a multi-year growth agenda by investing in a range of strategic initiatives across seven major pillars, fueled by its substantial progress in integrating the Billabong acquisition onto the Boardriders platform. In parallel, the company is also repositioning a number of key executives.
Kathmandu’s Annual Results Boosted By Oboz
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd., based in New Zealand, reported net profits rose 13.7 percent in the year ended July 31 on a 9.7 percent revenue gain. The gains were led by Oboz, the U.S.-based outdoor footwear brand. Oboz’s sales grew 30 percent to U.S.$44.6 million.
2020 Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Honoree Announced
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee announced that Ed Brazil will be honored posthumously as the 2020 recipient of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. Other inductees include Shaun Murray, Mandy Nightingale and Joe Ray.
Moncler Tops Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Moncler entered for the first time the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World and Europe and was recognized as the Industry Leader in the ‘Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods’ sector.
Winnebago Industries To Acquire Premium RV Manufacturer Newmar
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Newmar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized recreation vehicles (RVs) for total consideration valued at approximately $344 million.
CamelBak Bolsters North American Product Team With Key New Hire
CamelBak welcomed Mike Valvano as the brand’s new director of soft goods and sport. Valvano will oversee product management and overall business strategy for soft goods and sport bottles in domestic and international markets.
Patagonia Sues Amazon Reseller
Patagonia is suing third-party seller Kimberly McHugh for selling Patagonia-branded products through Amazon and other platforms without authorization, according to thefashionlaw.com.
J.C. Penney To Open Outdoor-Themed In-Store Shops
J.C. Penney said Tuesday that it plans to launch an Outdoor Shop, selling apparel and other excursion gear, in 100 of its roughly 830 department stores next month. The company also announced the launch of an in-house brand called St. John’s Bay Outdoor.
Surf Industry Unites To Raise Money For Hurricane Dorian Relief
Led by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, the surf industry is coming together to help the victims Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All funds will be routed to Waves For Water, who is on the ground in the Bahamas working to secure access to clean drinking water through the strategic implementation of water filtration systems, crucial in preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses.
USA Cycling Announces Bouker Pool As CCO And Business Realignment
USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has named Bouker Pool as the organization’s first chief commercial officer, overseeing marketing, membership and sponsorship.
NOLS Appoints Terri Watson As President
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOL) announced that Terri Watson was selected by the NOLS Board of Trustees as the school’s sixth president. Watson succeeds John Gans who announced last November that he planned to step down after 24 years in the role.
Timberland Commits To Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years
Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future
Duluth Holdings CEO Resigns
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) announced that Stephanie Pugliese resigned as president and chief executive officer to pursue another opportunity. Founder Stephen L. Schlecht will reassume the role of CEO.
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