REI Co-op has hired IT veteran Dan Shull to serve as the company’s first vice president of commerce and experiences. Shull will be responsible for the customer experience across all technology platforms, and will lead a team of more than 100 technology professionals.
Category: Outdoor
Can RV Sales Help Camping World Overcome Investment Risks?
Camping World Holdings Inc.’s $1.8 billion in debt might seem like too much to bear, but the vision of CEO Marcus Lemonis and the strength of the U.S. RV market should provide the tailwinds the company needs to overcome exorbitant costs and position itself for accelerated growth in 2019.
Camber Outdoors Opens 2019 Professional Mentoring Program Applications
Camber Outdoors, the national organization committed to equity in the outdoors from the boardroom to the backcountry, opened applications today for the 2019 Professional Mentoring Program. Eligible candidates must apply by October 12, 2018.
Vail Resorts Closes $64 Million Acquisition Of Stevens Pass Resort
Vail Resorts Inc. on Wednesday announced that the company has closed on the company’s acquisition of Stevens Pass Resort in Washington from Ski Resort Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Oz Real Estate.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Appoints Ron Cohen President & COO
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Alterra Mountain Co. announced Wednesday that Ron Cohen has been named president and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen, who has served as interim president and COO at the resort since April, will move into the permanent position effective immediately.
July Retail Sales Increase 4.9 Percent Over 2017
July retail sales were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, giving the industry a solid kickoff for the third quarter as consumers continued to spend despite concerns about the growing trade war, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Camber Outdoors Announces Five Camber Exchanges In August
Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization committed to a vision of everyone’s outdoors, is excited to announce five August events in the 2018 Camber Exchange series.
SGB Executive Q&A: Gore Fabrics Sustainability Leader Bernhard Kiehl
Bernhard Kiehl, the sustainability leader for Gore Fabrics, sat down with SGB recently to discuss the company’s ambitious environmental and chemical management goals, including the milestones achieved and the targets still on the horizon.
REI To Open First Store In Memphis, TN
Outdoor co-op REI will open the company’s first store in Memphis, TN, on August 24. The new 23,000-square-foot store will offer a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear, experiences and expertise, as well as a full-service bike shop.
Big City Mountaineers Reaches 10,000 Participants Milestone
Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a provider of life-changing wilderness experiences for under-resourced youth, sent the organization’s 10,000th participant into the backcountry this summer, marking a huge milestone for the nonprofit.
America’s Cup Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame will induct John K. Marshall, Doug Peterson, Syd Fischer and Ken McAlpine into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame on August 31, 2018 at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England.
VF Corp. Shares Slip After Spinoff, Relocation Announcement
VF Corp. shares fell 3.6 percent Monday after the company announced spinoff and relocation plans. While investors asked “Why now?” about the move, analyst reaction was mostly positive as VF can now target more growth—both organically and acquisitively—in the outdoor and active lifestyle space.
Best Coast To Headline REI Outessafest
Best Coast joins REI Outessafest as a headliner at Patuxent River Park in the Washington, D.C., area and, along with Mavis Staples, at Shakori Hills in North Carolina. Best Coast’s singer/songwriter/guitarist Bethany Cosentino and guitarist Bobb Bruno recently released their third full-length album, “California Nights.”
PeopleForBikes Elects Two New Board Members
Boulder, CO-based PeopleForBikes Coalition has elected two members to the company’s board of directors: Jennifer Harned, president and general manager of Bell + Giro and Justin Gottlieb, vice president of Interbike.
Colorado ‘Thrilled’ To Welcome VF Corp.’s New Global Headquarters
As part of VF Corp.’s decision to separate into two publicly traded companies, the corporation will move VF’s headquarters to the Denver metro area, a move lauded by Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
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