About 20,000 Ortovox avalanche transceivers sold in the U.S. are being recalled, as well as about 7,000 sold in Canada.
Category: Outdoor
REI To Relocate Anchorage And Lincoln Park Stores
REI plans to relocate the company’s Anchorage store to Midtown Mall and the company’s Lincoln Park store to a larger, two-story location on the banks of the Chicago River’s North Branch. Both moves will take place in early 2019.
Camping World To Acquire Russ Dean RV
Camping World Holdings Inc. signed an agreement to acquire Russ Dean RV located in Pasco, WA.
Tentsile Expands Leadership Team And Sales Force
Responding to significant growth in the North American market, Tentsile, the maker of portable tree houses, announced an expansion of the company’s global leadership and North American sales team.
BioLite’s CEO Jonathan Cedar Named To OIA’s Board Of Directors
BioLite, a specialist in energy solutions, announced the company’s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Cedar has been elected to the Outdoor Industry of America’s Board of Directors.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening in Rockford, IL
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Rockford, IL. The 31,000-square-foot location is one of three facilities in the state.
Camping World Announces Plans For 14 Gander Outdoors/Camping World Multi-Brand Locations
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that 14 of the company’s retail locations will operate with a cobranded offering showcasing both Gander Outdoors products and services for the outdoor enthusiast and Camping World parts, accessories and services for the RV enthusiasts.
Hydro Flask Growth Boosts Helen Of Troy’s Q1
Established and raised in the Western U.S., Hydro Flask has successfully migrated eastward and even to Europe, an expansion that has helped drive parent company Helen of Troy Ltd.’s solid growth in housewares.
Mark Walsh To Lead Avenue
Mark Walsh, the former CEO of Vestis Retail Group (Eastern Mountain Sports/Bob’s Stores), has been appointed chief executive officer of the Avenue brand of women’s plus-size fashion apparel, footwear and accessories.
Progression Brands Group (PBG) Announces New Executive Board
Progression Brands Group (PBG), an equity investment and operating company in the active lifestyle category, announced new executive board appointments and strategic market relationships.
RECALL: Camso Dirt To Snow Bike Conversion Kits
About 480 Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits sold in the U.S. are being recalled, as well as 430 sold in Canada.
Wigwam Mills Extends Partnership With Coyote Peterson
Wigwam Mills Inc. extended its partnership with Coyote Peterson, adventurer, conservationist, videographer and host of the Brave Wilderness shows through 2018.
Topo Athletic Joins Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance welcomed the company’s newest member, Topo Athletic.
WakaWaka Co-Founder Named Top Conscious Business Leader
The quarterly print magazine Conscious Company has named Maurits Groen, co-founder and co-CEO of WakaWaka, the maker of solar-powered flashlights and chargers, as one of the company’s Top Conscious Business Leaders 2018.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arrived last week showing Nike and Patagonia ranking high for their reputations, Lululemon earning accolades for the company’s work environment, Amazon’s Prime Day driving BTS selling earlier, rising expectations for same-day delivery for holiday, retail-tech challenges for smaller retailers and more.
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