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Category: Outdoor
NOAA Winter Forecast: Cooler, Wetter North And Warmer, Drier South
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up. La Nina has a 55- to 65-percent chance of developing before winter sets in.
Helly Hansen Acquires British Sailing And Country Apparel Brand Musto
The technical outdoor brand signed a definitive agreement to acquire Musto, a British specialist sailing and country apparel brand, from Phoenix Equity Partners and other shareholders.
Adidas, Patagonia Achieve Fair Labor Reaccreditation
The programs at Adidas and Patagonia, both long-time Fair Labor Association (FLA) members, were reaccredited for their continued work to build and maintain internal structures that support the highest workplace standards.
GoPro’s Shares Upgrade On Potential Earnings Upside
Longbow Research upgraded GoPro to “Buy,” believing a selloff due to concerns over the launch of Google Clips was overdone and expectations that the company is set to deliver 2018 earnings growth solidly above Street estimates.
Accell Group Appoints New CEO
Accell Group N.V has appointed Ton Anbeek as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.
Boot Barn Supporting Troops With Socks For Soldiers Event
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support active military troops serving overseas with a nationwide “Socks for Soldiers” event.
Timberland Takes Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment To Philadelphia
In partnership with the Center City District and the Center City District Foundation, Timberland and its partners helped restore a portion of abandoned tracks from the Reading Railroad, which will ultimately become a new public green space for the city known as the Rail Park.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Show Dates For Next Five Years
The five-year calendar begins with the previously announced 2018 dates and extends through 2022. It also reaffirms Outdoor Retailer’s commitment to Denver.
Sego Ski Appoints Sales Director
Sego Ski Co., the handcrafted, made-in-the-Tetons ski company, hired seasoned veteran Rex Wehrman as its global sales director.
Safilo Opens New North American Headquarters
Safilo Group, the parent of Smith Optics, celebrated the official opening of its new Safilo North American headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, replacing the historical Parsippany, NJ location.
Sellmark Corporation CEO Named ‘Great Woman of Texas’
Sellmark Corporation’s CEO, Dianna Sellers, is being honored as one of the Fort Worth Business Press’ “Great Women of Texas.”
REI Adventures Launches New Destinations
REI Adventures, the active travel company part of national outdoor co-op REI, is launching 20 trips, bringing the total for the year to more than 40 new itineraries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
SidelineSwap Looks To Bring Re-Seller Market To Sporting Goods
Brendan Candon, SidelineSwap’s CEO, said, “By building a platform that’s hyper targeted on the sporting goods category, and simplifying the selling process, we’ve been able to attract a ton of athletes who otherwise would have let their gear collect dust in a garage.”
PrimaLoft Finds New Investor To Support Growth
Said Mike Joyce, president and CEO of PrimaLoft, “Our new partnership with Victor Capital will provide the capital, commitment and operating support to drive our technological innovation and market development to new levels.”
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