National Geographic plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 with two primetime global specials: Born Wild: Earth Day Live and Jane Goodall: The Hope.
Category: Outdoor
Vail Resorts Seeing Total Skier Visits Decline
Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits were down 7.8 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period. The company continues to expect EBITDA for fiscal year 2020 to be within past guidance given strong season pass sales and the recently improved conditions at Whistler Blackcomb and Stevens Pass.
Emerald Expositions Appoints CFO
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Surf Expo, Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, announced that David Doft will become its chief financial officer.
Industry Groups Welcome USMCA Trade Deal Signing
OIA, NRF, AAFA and FDRA were among the trade associations that welcomed Thursday’s Senate passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement.
Canadian Tire Appoints CFO And New Leader Of Banking Unit
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited announced two senior executive appointments: Gregory Craig as executive vice-president and chief financial officer (CFO), CTC; and Mahes Wickramasinghe as president, Canadian Tire Financial Services (CTFS) and president and CEO, Canadian Tire Bank.
Rates Keep Rising At Western Mountain Resorts
Generous snowfall and good slope conditions throughout most of the U.S. western resorts along with less than ideal conditions in other regions is helping to buoy lodging rates even as occupancy figures continue to slip, according to DestiMetrics’ monthly Market Briefing from Inntopia.
Jim Pisani Steps Down As Timberland’s President
VF Corporation announced that Jim Pisani has decided to step down from his role as global brand president, Timberland. He plans to move to the Midwest U.S. to be closer to his family.
AKU Appoints VP Sales And Marketing In USA
Italian footwear brand AKU announced that Canice Harte will join the AKU Outdoor company, serving as the vice president of sales & marketing in the U.S. Harte has worked for Nathan Sports, Waterbox, Salomon, Patagonia and The North Face.
Dick’s Closes Location In Plainville, CT
Dick’s Sporting Goods has closed its location in Plainville in Connecticut.
Lululemon Appoints Nikki Neuburger Chief Brand Officer
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Nikki Neuburger as chief brand officer, effective January 20. She was most recently global head of marketing for Uber Eats. Previously, Neuburger spent 14 years at Nike, most recently serving as the company’s global vice president of Nike Running.
Boardriders Announces Australia Bushfire Relief Efforts
Boardriders Inc., the parent of Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element, announced that it is launching a multi-prong relief effort to support communities impacted by the Australia bushfire crisis.
Hadley Development Acquires Muddy Girl
Hadley Development has acquired the intellectual property of Sirphis LLC, including Muddy Girl, Lifestyle Camo, Pulse, and Grit House.
Reef Signs New EMEA Distributors
Reef Lifestyle, LLC announced it has entered into several new distribution agreements with leading footwear distributor partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Snowsports Merchandising Corp. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1970 eight ski retailers got together to form the Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), a buying group in the winter sports industry. In 2020, the SMC is proud to announce 50 years of servicing the specialty retail community.
360 Adventure Collective’s Winter Hardgood’s Show To Host 500 Brands
360 Adventure Collective, the 40-year-old member association for the active outdoor industry, heads to Providence, RI this month to host the New England Winter Expo.
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