Beth Jensen, senior director of sustainable business innovation for Outdoor Industry Association, has been selected to receive an Environmental Leader 75 award from Business Sector Media.
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Mountain Safety Research Named Innovator Of Year By Seattle Business Magazine
Mountain Safety Research has been named Seattle Business Magazine’s Manufacturing Company of the Year in the innovation category.
Scarpa Relaunches N.A. Website
Scarpa has relaunched the company’s North American website to place a bigger heritage as the company celebrates an 80-year anniversary.
Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events
Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
Fisher + Baker Hires East Coast Sales Representation
Fisher + Baker, the maker of fashionable menswear and outdoor lifestyle apparel, signed Jon and Tiffany Kalupa of the Avalon Group as the company’s East Coast sales representation.
North Face Endurance Challenge Series Commits To Reusable Cups
The North Face announced a commitment to eliminate disposable cups for its Endurance Challenge Series events. Hydrapak has been named as the official hydration sponsor of the series and will provide reusable Hydrapak Speedcups to runners.
DPS Appoints VP of Global Sales & North American Sales Director
Salt Lake City, UT-based ski manufacturer DPS has added sports industry veterans Sergio Kiehl and Steve Kropf to the brand’s internal sales team. Kiehl has been appointed vice president of global sales, and Kropf has been appointed North American sales director.
RECALL: Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Beacons
Ortovox is launching a precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche beacons running software version 2.1, no matter what color. This is due to a very rarely occurring software error that can cause a disruption of the transmission function, potentially prolonging the search process.
Yuba Opens New Distribution Center In France
Yuba Bikes is expanding distribution throughout France and Europe with the establishment of a new distribution center, Cargo Bike Distribution SAS, near Annecy, France.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Vibram Finished Goods Appoints New Sales Agency For New England Territory
Vibram announced the company’s new sales distribution partnership with Matt McClain. McClain will represent Vibram Finished Goods in Vibram’s New England territory.
Clarus Corp. To Expand In Utah
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Utah announced Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, will expand in Utah over the next eight years, adding up to 147 high-paying jobs, $8.9 million in new state revenue and $40 million in capital investment.
Academy Sports To Open New Store In Columbus
Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), announced that it will open a new store in Columbus, GA, next month.
Adidas Gets Caught In Rockport Bankruptcy
The Rockport Group filed for bankruptcy and cited a complex and expensive two-year transition process separating from the company’s former parent, Adidas, as one of the reasons for the filing. Court filings also show Adidas holds unsecured claims amounting to more than $70 million.
Whack-A-Mole: Inside The Fight Against Knockoffs, Counterfeits & Fake Sites
SGB goes inside the fight against counterfeits, knockoffs and fraudulent websites by looking at how two companies—Nite Ize and Scott Sports—are combatting the problem, as well as outlining steps a business can take to mitigate risk.
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