Accell Group said Wouter Jager will be promoted to brand and marketing director, effective January 1, 2017.
Category: Outdoor
Miir Teams Up With Clean Water Non-Profit Splash
Miir and Splash launched a partnership to bring water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) services to 100 percent of public schools in Kathmandu, Nepal by 2021.
OIA Promotes Alex Boian To VP Of Government Affairs
A member of the government affairs team at OIA for more than 12 years, Boian has helped expand the group’s policy portfolio.

Can Hi-Tec Sports Make It As A Licensed Brand?
Cherokee Global Brands’ proposed deal to buy Hi-Tec Sports for $98.5 million will most significantly include selling off the outdoor footwear brand’s wholesale operations to licensed partners.

Ledlenser Crowned Title Sponsor Of Trails In Motion Festival
“The partnership with the Trails In Motion Film Festival enables us to reach a core community of trail runners,” said Ledlenser Associate Brand Manager Shannon Jidas.

Christy Sports Names Amer Sports GM As New CEO
Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories, appointed Matt Gold as its new CEO, effective February 2017.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Seattle Location
The sporting goods retailer’s 11th store in Washington and 679th nationwide will open on December 2.

U.S. Senate Approves Outdoor REC Act
The bipartisan bill, which is expected to be signed by the President, will have the federal government track and analyze the outdoor recreation economy as part of its overall economic viewpoint.
Spinlister Launches Bike Shop Partner Program
Through the new initiative, bike shops will have the opportunity to access the platform’s worldwide community of renters, giving them an opportunity to generate revenue from unsold inventory.

LVMH In Talks To Acquire Rapha
The luxury goods conglomerate is in discussions to acquire Rapha, the high-end cycling apparel and bike-related accessories brand based in London, according to a report from the Daily Mail.
Nalgene Partners With Marvel
Nalgene Outdoor launched a “Heroes Hydrate!” line of Marvel-inspired Nalgene reusable water bottles.

Woolrich Inc. Merges With Woolrich Europe
The majority shareholder of the new entity, Woolrich International, will be W.P. Lavori in Corso, while the Rich family will maintain a minority stake.

Has The Paddlesports Industry Found Its New Home?
Two big paddlesports industry playmakers have secured September 12-14, 2017 in Madison, WI at the Alliant Energy Center to host a new Paddlesports Retailer show.

Patagonia To Donate $10 Million From Black Friday Sales
The outdoor apparel brand far exceeded its expectations after pledging to donate 100 percent of its sales to environmental nonprofits.

Hi-Tec To Be Sold To Cherokee Global Brands
The new owner plans to sell Hi-Tec’s wholesale operations to a collection of global partners, who will then license the brand from Cherokee.