Clean Designs LLC, the parent company of Clean Bottle, has been acquired by Split Peak LLC, a private investment firm based in Boca Raton, FL.
Category: Outdoor
November Retail Sales Increase 5 Percent
November retail sales were up 0.7 percent seasonally adjusted from October and increased 5 percent unadjusted year-over-year, completing the first half of the holiday shopping season with spending on track to easily meet the National Retail Federation’s forecast, NRF said.
Sufferfest Appoints President
Sufferfest, the beer brewed by athletes, for athletes, named Chris Strain president, effective immediately. Most recently, Strain served as chief marketing officer for Camelbak, where he oversaw the hydration brand’s product and marketing teams.
Case Study: Burton’s Patience In China Paying Off
In a companion piece to our special report on how U.S. snow sports brands can expand to China, SGB examines how Burton Snowboards established a strong presence in the China market way back in 2003. Now that the Winter Olympics are coming to China in three years, the Vermont-based brand is well-positioned for a booming snow sports marketplace. Here’s how they did it.
Aisle Talk Week Of December 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Fanatics marking its first licensing agreement with a university, a 10-year deal with the University of Oregon to license, manufacture and sell its sports gear beginning on January 1, 2020.
Snow Sports Industry Eyes China As Last Untapped Market
As host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, China is developing snow sports infrastructure not only for the Games but also for its citizens to use recreationally. The government said it will create 300 million winter sports participants over the next few years, a number that understandably caught the attention of the U.S. snow sports industry. In this special report, SGB outlines the opportunities that China offers brands and how they should approach this untapped market.
Grassroots Connect Shifts Spring Dates To Support Outdoor Industry Calendar
Grassroots Connect, the twice-annual buying show of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will shift their spring 2019 event dates one day earlier to support the outdoor industry calendar.
Vail CEO Gives $2 Million In Grants To Support Emotional Wellness Programs
Vail Resorts Inc. on Thursday announced that CEO Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have contributed more than $2 million to support emotional wellness programs in nearly every mountain resort community in which Vail Resorts operates.
Boy Scouts May File For Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy as it faces eroding membership and a ramp up in legal costs over how it handled allegations of sex abuse, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Bankruptcy Court Approves Liquidation Sales At Performance Bicycle, Sets Auction For January
A bankruptcy judge has approved the store closing sales at all 102 Performance Bicycle locations, according to Bicycle Retailer. An auction to acquire the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises, the parent of Performance Bicycle, was moved to mid-January from December 18.
Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Peter Ruppe As VP Of Footwear
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Peter Ruppe as Vice President of Footwear for the Columbia Brand. “Peter Ruppe is a true leader, bringing a unique combination of strategic and tactical thinking,” said Columbia Brand President Joe Boyle.
Peak Resorts Finds ‘Firm Footing’ In Second Quarter
Shares of Peak Resorts Inc. rose 24 cents, or 4.9 percent, to $5.14 Wednesday on the company’s solid second-quarter performance that was bolstered by strong sales of its Peak Pass and plentiful early season snowfall that helped some of its resorts open early—the type of top-line boost that ski area owners covet during the traditionally slow fall quarter.
Therm-a-Rest’s Senior Product Developer Jim Marson Retires After 31 Years
Seattle-based Therm-a-Rest, the industry leader in premium outdoor camp comfort, on Wednesday announced the retirement of its senior product developer, Jim Marson, at the end of the year.
Go RVing Partners With Verde Brand Communications
Go RVing, the industry-leading vehicle-supported adventure platform, announces it will partner with Verde Brand Communications to support a range of public relations and digital marketing programs.
Mammut Partners With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Swiss-based outdoor brand Mammut has announced its appointment as an official partner of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson, WY.
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