Alterra Mountain Company announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington.
Category: Outdoor
OIA Names State And Local Policy Director
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that David Weinstein will lead close-to-home recreation advocacy as the company’s state and local policy director.
Amer Sports Puts Mavic Under Strategic Review
Amer Sports Corp. said the company has decided to place the Mavic cycling business under strategic review as part of an update on the company’s business strategy.
Duluth Trading’s Revenues Accelerate In Q2
Helped by a pickup in sales in the company’s direct business, Duluth Holdings Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading Company, reported sales grew 28.3 percent in the second quarter, accelerating from the 19.7 percent gain seen in the first quarter. Both earnings and sales topped Wall Street guidance although the apparel company maintained guidance for the year.
Inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards Announces Call For Entries
Outdoor Retailer will recognize innovation and achievements in the outdoor industry with the debut of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Winners will be determined by a panel of judges and celebrated at a live awards show.
ISA TanTec Participates In “Tannery 2030” Conference
ISA TanTec said the “Tannery 2030” conference took place in Shanghai, China last week. The Conference focused on the future direction of the leather industry, featured presentations from experts across the whole leather supply chain ranging from traders, tanners, chemical/machinery suppliers to representatives of brands and retailers.
Columbia Sportswear Hires Advertising Agency
Columbia Sportswear selected McCann Worldgroup as the company’s global agency of record for marketing services for the Columbia brand.
Dick’s Touts Strong Vendor Relationships
Despite aggressive shifts by many vendors to pursue growth in direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels and the widely-covered challenges the chain is facing with Under Armour, Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CEO, told attendees at Goldman Sachs’ Annual Global Retailing Conference that the chain’s vendor relationship have “never really been better.”
Maloja Becomes Official Outfitter Of The U.S. Biathlon Team
Maloja signed a four-year agreement as the Official Outfitter of the U.S. Biathlon Team.
Decathlon To Open First First Full-Scale Store In U.S.
Decathlon, the largest sporting goods retailer, announced plans to open the company’s first major store in the Bay Area. Located at 3938 Horton Street in the East Bay Bridge shopping center in Emeryville, CA, the 47,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2019.
Yeti Celebrates Tundra’s Anniversary With Multi-Stop Film Tour
Yeti is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the company’s Tundra cooler with a multi-stop film tour. This fall, Yeti will be hitting cities across the nation, showcasing a selection of Yeti Presents films, appearances from brand ambassadors and raffles with exclusive Yeti prizes.
Duluth Trading’s Q2 Earnings Soar
Duluth Holdings Inc., doing business as Duluth Trading Company, reported net income in the second quarter ended July 29 rose 48.9 percent on a 28.3 percent revenue gain.
Mountain Khakis Announces Jeremy Hale As New President
Mountain Khakis announced that Jeremy Hale will be joining the brand as president. Hale will replace outgoing founder and president Ross Saldarini, who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.
SGB Exec Q&A: Decathlon USA’s COO Sophie O’Kelly De Gallagh
Sophie O’Kelly de Gallagh, COO of Decathlon USA, talked to SGB about Decathlon’s return to U.S.retailing with the company’s “lab” store in San Francisco, the retailer’s unique vertically-integrated model and expansion plans.
Leki Amicably Resolves Moosejaw And Walmart Listings
Leki announced the company has withdrawn the Leki brand and all associated products from the Moosejaw Premium Outdoor Store and any association with Walmart.
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