Sierra Club Slams Trump’s Check To National Parks

Sierra Club called President Donald Trump’s move to donate his first quarterly salary of $78,000 to the National Park Service a “publicity stunt” and a “distraction that falls far short of the $12 billion needed to address the current backlog of park maintenance.”

Cairn Names New Chief Product Officer

Mona West joins Cairn from Cascade Designs, where as vice president of emerging brands she spearheaded the growth of numerous brands including Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.

REI To Open Store In Chattanooga

With iconic places such as the Chattahoochee National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Plateau and the Appalachians all within approximately 100 miles, REI will partner with local nonprofit, business and community leaders to support the nearby outdoor community.

Where Is VF Corp.’s Growth Coming From?

Hyper-growth online at both its DTC (direct to consumer) and wholesale accounts, continued momentum with Vans and outsized expansion overseas, especially in China, are being counted on to reach its new five-year growth goals.

Gander Mountain Still Hopes For Going-Concern Sale

Despite reaching a deal with a group of liquidators to become the stalking horse bidder in a planned bankruptcy auction, Gander Mountain said it remains in talks with strategic investors interested in buying the retailer on a going-concern basis.