The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced its membership in the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the alliance for sustainable production in the apparel, footwear and textile industries. (Read More)
SITKA announced the opening of its first experience center, the SITKA Depot. The 3,000-square-foot retail store will offer a full brand experience. (Read More)
With an underwhelming snowpack that’s hovering at average to below average across much of the western U.S., rafting outfitters anticipate normal whitewater conditions this year. According to OARS, which released its 2021 Rafting Outlook this week, there’s plenty to look forward to as the season gets underway, including record demand for river trips. (Read More)
VF Corporation, through its local subsidiary VF Northern Europe Limited, announced it has begun operations at its new multimillion-dollar fulfillment center in Bardon, Leicestershire, England employing approximately 250 people during peak periods. (Read More)
About 7,850 EC8 Power Cables from Goal Zero are being recalled. According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard. (Read More)
Scott Mellin, who previously served as the innovation leader at The North Face for FutureLight and The Advanced Mountain Kit, has been named CEO of LifeLabs Design, Inc., a Stanford University-supported textile start-up focused on sustainable solutions. (Read More)
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. (Read More)
Davidson’s, Inc. announced that it has been approved by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to become a Patron member. (Read More)
Implus LLC appointed Kyle Macemore as chief financial officer. (Read More)
Alterra Mountain Company announced the promotion of Mark Brownlie, current president of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain and regional chief operating officer (RCOO), Western Region, to chief operating officer, Resorts for Alterra Mountain Company. (Read More)
