SFIA Finds Individual Sports Shine In 2020

Individual sports such as tennis, golf, running, hiking, skateboarding and surfing thrived in 2020 as Americans pursued a host of pandemic-acceptable sports and fitness activities, according to SFIA’s Annual Topline Participation Report.

Ed Viesturs Joins Himali

Himali, a Boulder, CO-based brand specializing in mountain apparel, announced that Ed Viesturs, the renowned mountaineer, will join the company as a partner, athlete and designer.

Outtech Names VP Of Sales

Outtech announced the promotion of Nick French to vice president of sales. In this position, French will continue his leadership of the Outtech sales team in the Independent Dealer, Buy Group and Distributor channels and take a more expanded role with multi-store retailers.

Lodging At Southeast Destinations Continuing Strong This Winter

Destinations in the Florida Panhandle along with resorts in coastal Georgia and South Carolina are tracking impressive results this winter season through the end of January, according to the most recent data released by DestiMetrics, a division of Inntopia, in its Monthly Market Briefing.

New Zealand Merino Company Launches 100 Percent Regenerative Wool Platform In Partnership With Allbirds, Icebreaker And Smartwool

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and brands Allbirds, Icebreaker, and Smartwool announced they are working collectively with 167 sheep growers to create the first regenerative wool platform that represents 2.4 million acres in New Zealand to tackle the impact of the global fashion industry which is responsible for 10 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.