In an e-mail to members, Rich Harper, manager of international trade for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), wrote that the Trump administrations move to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports “would lead to higher costs for outdoor products produced domestically that utilize steel and aluminum imports, like camping stoves, tent poles and skis and snowboards.”
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Accell North America Appoints New CEO
Accell North America (ANA) announced that it has appointed W. John Short as its new chief executive officer. Short will oversee all Accell Group operations and investments in North America and will report to newly appointed Accell Group global CEO and Management Board Chairman Ton Anbeek.
Poll: Dick’s Favorability Rating Remain “Fairly Stable” Following Gun Sale Policy Change
According to analysis from Morning Consult Brand Intelligence, Dick’s Sporting Good’s overall net favorability has remained fairly stable since its announcement on February 28 that it would tighten restrictions on gun sales.
NRI Opens Eastern Canada Location
NRI Distribution announced its commitment to open a Montreal facility in May of this year to mark its expansion into Eastern Canada.
Ultimate Direction Partners With Carmichael Training Systems
Ultimate Direction, the maker of hydration and wearable gear, announced its official partnership with Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), a specialist in endurance training, sports nutrition and performance coaching.
Ortlieb GmbH Appoints New CEO
Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH, manufacturer of waterproof outdoor products, announced the hire of Jürgen Siegwarth as the company’s CEO and the addition of senior staff members Jeff Scully and Martin Esslinger to its managing board.
Vail Resorts Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 1.2 Percent
Vail Resorts Inc. was able to deliver earnings and sales that were basically flat with year-ago levels despite historically low snowfall across the western U.S. this winter.
Bogs Q4 Hurt By Warm December And Retailer Caution
Impacted by a warm December and general cautiousness by retailers around replenishing out-of-stocks, Bogs sales fell 10 percent in the fourth quarter and 9 percent for the year.
Gear Coop Appoints Craig Levra President
Gear Coop appointed Craig Levra, former CEO of Sport Chalet, as president. Levra will partner with Gear Coop founder and CEO Terry Lee to drive its next leg of growth.
Physical Activity Study Shows 28 Percent of Americans Inactive
For more than five years, over a quarter of the U.S. population has indicated they were inactive. However, the 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report also indicates a moderate rise in participation for many sports and activities, including fitness sports, outdoor sports and winter sports.
Vermont Ski And Snowboard Areas Welcome March Snow
March came in like a friendly lion at Vermont ski resorts with some ski areas receiving over a foot of snow on Friday March 2nd.
The Walking Company Returns To Bankruptcy Court
Blaming the challenges selling third-party wholesale brands with the rise of online selling as well as losing rights to sell Ugg, The Walking Company (TWC) filed for bankruptcy the second time in less than a decade.
Eagle Creek And packH2O Provide World Water Day Relief For Puerto Rico
Eagle Creek and packH2O have launched their annual “Buy a Bag, Change a Life” campaign. This year, relief efforts will be focused in Puerto Rico, helping those still without access to clean water.
Gander Outdoors Announces Grand Opening At DeForest, WI Location
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is opening this week in DeForest, WI.
Moody’s Assigns B3 CFR To Boardriders
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a B3 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to Boardriders Inc.. At the same time, Moody’s assigned a B3 rating to its proposed $450 million Senior Secured Term Loan due 2024 and a B3-PD Probability of Default (PDR) rating. The rating outlook is stable.
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