Kristin Moynihan has held positions with firms including Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, Unionbay and Coal Headwear.
Category: Outdoor

RockyMounts President To Depart At Month’s End
In mid-April, Bruno Maier will be taking on an entrepreneurial role with another company in the outdoor industry.

Haibike Opens eMTB Race Registration
The eMTB race is open to both men and women who will compete in six age categories and a Bosch sponsored “Industry Challenge” to benefit the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

Mountain Khakis Schedules Opening For Denver Flagship
The event establishes the brand’s permanent brick-and-mortar presence in Denver.

Electric Partners With Todd Kline
The California-based eyewear brand partnered with Todd Kline as an ambassador and to provide marketing support for the fishing market.
MC Sports Retains Firm To Sell Leases
A&G Realty Partners will handle the sale of 58 MC Sports leases in seven states across the Midwest following the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
U.S. Trustee Objects To Hiring Of Gander Mountain Liquidators
The U.S. Trustee in the Gander Mountain bankruptcy case is objecting to Hilco, LLC being retained as the liquidator for its initial closing of 32 stores because the same parent as Hilco, LLC may submit a stalking horse bid for the retailer’s remaining assets.

The North Face Appoints General Manager, Americas
During his six-plus years at The North Face EMEA, Arens built a successful track record leading The North Face EMEA business where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer.
Vista Outdoors’ Debt Ratings Lowered To Negative Outlook
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Vista Outdoors, Inc.’s outlook to negative from stable, and affirmed the company’s Ba2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and the Ba2-PD probability of default rating.

Eddie Bauer Partners With Celebrity Stylist Ilaria Urbinati
Eddie Bauer has reunited with celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati to design a limited-edition women’s collection, launching in Fall 2017.
VF Corp. Recognized For Ethics
VF Corp. has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.

Leatherman Partners With REI Outessa
Through the partnership, Leatherman will host classes focused on the importance of carrying a multi-tool on outdoor adventures.

L.L.Bean Weathers Boycott Threats
Apparently skirting any major impact from calls for a boycott over political contributions, L.L.Bean was able to deliver sales in 2016 that were flat against the prior year.

High Sierra Sees Modest Gain In North America In 2016
Samsonite reported sales at High Sierra decreased 2.9 percent on a currency-neutral basis in 2016, due to a 13.7 percent decrease in Asia driven by a decrease in India, partially offset by a 1.6 percent increase in North America.

Farm To Feet Signs On As Gathering Of Friends Title Sponsor
The 2017 meeting of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and the extended weekend celebration in Elkin, NC serves as a kickoff to a year-long celebration of the trail.