Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Newmar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized recreation vehicles (RVs) for total consideration valued at approximately $344 million. (Read More)
CamelBak welcomed Mike Valvano as the brand’s new director of soft goods and sport. Valvano will oversee product management and overall business strategy for soft goods and sport bottles in domestic and international markets. (Read More)
Patagonia is suing third-party seller Kimberly McHugh for selling Patagonia-branded products through Amazon and other platforms without authorization, according to thefashionlaw.com. (Read More)
J.C. Penney said Tuesday that it plans to launch an Outdoor Shop, selling apparel and other excursion gear, in 100 of its roughly 830 department stores next month. The company also announced the launch of an in-house brand called St. John’s Bay Outdoor. (Read More)
Led by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, the surf industry is coming together to help the victims Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All funds will be routed to Waves For Water, who is on the ground in the Bahamas working to secure access to clean drinking water through the strategic implementation of water filtration systems, crucial in preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses. (Read More)
USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has named Bouker Pool as the organization’s first chief commercial officer, overseeing marketing, membership and sponsorship. (Read More)
NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) announced that Terri Watson has been selected by the NOLS Board of Trustees to serve as the school’s sixth president. Watson will succeed John Gans who announced last November that he planned to step down after 24 years as president. (Read More)
Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future (Read More)
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) announced that Stephanie Pugliese resigned as president and chief executive officer to pursue another opportunity. Founder Stephen L. Schlecht will reassume the role of CEO. (Read More)
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced that Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok has joined its national board of directors. (Read More)
