“Patagonia’s choice to return for future OR shows will depend on the Governor’s actions,” wrote Yvon Chouinard.
Category: Outdoor
Black Diamond Former CEO Calls For Outdoor Retailer Trade Show To Boycott Utah
In an op-ed piece in The Salt Lake Tribune, Peter Metcalf argued that organizers of the Outdoor Retailer Show should consider pulling out of the state.
Vista Outdoor Expects Major Asset Impairment Charge
The company’s preliminary analysis indicates the impairment charge for it Hunting and Shooting Accessories reporting unit will be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.
Eastman Chemical Expands Avra Fiber Production
The additional capacity will be situated at the Unifi Manufacturing facility in Yadkinville, NC.
XeroShoes Welcomes Ski Lift Rescuer As Brand Ambassador
Slackline champion Mickey Wilson made national news last week for his slackline-inspired ski lift rescue at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado.
Fox Factory Holding Corp. Board Member To Join Presidential Administration
Joseph Hagin, a member of its board of directors, will step down from the board effective January 12, 2017 to accept an appointment as White House deputy chief of staff for operations.
POC Names Industry Vet North American Marketing Head
Mallory Burda brings experience from Smith’s cycling category and Specialized Bicycle Components.
Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President
Spaletto, who held the role since 2011, likely took the bullet for a decline in sales.
Polartec Brings Back PolarFleece
“Polartec fleece is the product that started it all, and is still the premium standard,” said Gary Smith, Polartec CEO.
Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017
Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”
Compass Diversified Appoints Former CamelBak CEO To Board
The owner of leading middle market businesses named Sally McCoy to its board of directors, effective January 6, 2017.
Cole Haan Launches Studio-Inspired Line StudiøGrand
Along with studio-to-street footwear, the line includes a yoga mat and a Mountain Hardwear collaboration.
Faraday Bicycles Acquired By Pon Holdings
The e-bike manufacturer will retain its headquarters in San Francisco and will continue operations as an autonomous brand. Adam Vollmer will continue to act as the managing director.
Southern Outdoor Tech Acquires Bass Hunter Boats
The producers of the Sportsman’s Condo line of hunting blinds and other outdoor products acquired Bass Hunter boats.
Hydro Flask Debuts Charitable Giving Program
Through Parks For All, the company will donate a series of cash grants and product donations to non-profit organizations whose missions align with working to build, restore and preserve parks.
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