Marker, Dalbello and Völkl will roll out a new, shared identity to underscore their mutual ties and collaboration, which is being called MDV Sports.
Category: Outdoor
Aspen’s Snowmass Base Village Sold
A joint venture of East West Partners (East West), Aspen Skiing Company (ASC), and an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced today that it has closed on the acquisition of the Snowmass base village project near Aspen, CO.
Sports Industry Credit Association Launches U.S. Branch
The non-profit sports industry credit organization has launched a U.S. based association in Burlington, VT, naming a former Burton exec as its head.

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
…when all through the biz, these stories were breaking, with a bang and a whiz.
O’Neill Wetsuits Partners With CenterStone
The wetsuit manufacturer will use the iVendix platform to support their reps’ and customers’ ability to manage all aspects of wholesale ordering.

SGB Media Holiday Schedule
SGB Media and SportsOneSource will be running on a limited schedule the following week to allow our employees some extra time off with their family and friends during the holidays.

SewSporty Acquires Stonewear
The U.S.-based athletic apparel manufacturer has acquired Stonewear, the women’s fitness brand.

GoPro Severance Charges Increase
GoPro now expects to absorb charges between $31 million and $40 million in the fourth quarter to eliminate about 15 percent of its workforce and cover other restructuring activities.
REI To Open Store In Dillon, CO
The location will be the co-op’s ninth store in Colorado, with nearby locations in Denver and Lakewood.

Scarpa Promotes Mark Mathews To VP Of Sales
The nine-year veteran will direct all sales strategy for Scarpa in North America, and focus more on business development and overall brand direction.

REI Distribution Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification
The member-owned retail cooperative’s facility is the first distribution center to earn Platinum certification in 2016 and is the second-largest Platinum-certified distribution or warehouse facility in the U.S.

PrimaLoft To Share Its 55-Percent Recycled Material Industry-Wide
In 2016 Patagonia had a stranglehold on this insulation, however come 2016 it will be available industry-wide.
Wren Sports Partners With 9:Zero:7 Fatbike Team
The team will ride the Wren carbon cockpits to finish out the winter season, and will add the Wren suspension fork in the spring.

Wolverine Worldwide Makes Progress On Strategic Initiatives
Wolverine Worldwide shared an update on the progress of its ongoing strategic initiatives, which includes the divestiture of its Robeez brand.

Executive Movers & Shakers Of 2016
It was a busy year, including leadership changes at Nike, Adidas, Cabela’s, Giant, Keen, L.L. Bean, Timberland, Vans and VF Corp.