Outdoor + Snow Show Shifts To Virtual Event

Outdoor Retailer announced the upcoming launch of Outdoor Retailer Winter Online, which will replace the Outdoor + Snow Show in-person show, originally scheduled for January 27-29, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

VF Appoints New President, The North Face

VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, global brand president, The North Face. Previously VF’s president of the Americas Region, Murray replaces Arne Arens, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities outside of VF.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet Opens In Standale, MI

Located in the Standale Shopping District next to Meijer at the corner of Wilson Ave and Lake Michigan Ave, the 106,000-square-foot store marks the fifth Blain’s Farm & Fleet location in Michigan.

Benchmade Knives Names CEO and President

Benchmade Knives announced that its current President, Jon deAsis, has assumed the role as President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis.

L.L.Bean Expands Wholesale Push To Zappos

L.L.Bean has added Zappos as a wholesale partner. In mid-July, L.L.Bean marked its first foray into wholesale in the U.S. with distribution deals formed with Nordstrom, Staples and Scheels.