Frederic De Beule, who helped evolve the Adidas Original global product line, will succeed Trisha Hegg as the footwear brand’s director of product October 17.
Category: Outdoor
Carve Designs Secures Funding
The specialist in women’s swimwear, surf and beach-inspired apparel received a “significant growth capital investment” from Warren B. Kanders, who will become chairman.
Bergans Of Norway Retreats
The Norwegian outdoor gear manufacturer is shuttering its U.S. subsidiary as part of a global restructuring aimed at bolstering competitiveness closer to home.
Dale Of Norway Expands Ambassador Program
Content created by the ambassadors, including newly named Gretchen Powers, will be featured on Dale’s social media accounts.
Leatherman And Shinola Partner On Multi-Tool
The multi-tool manufacturer and the Detroit-based design brand partnered to produce the Shinola Charge AL.
Mystery Ranch Names Hunting Sales Manager
Tim Hoffer has been called upon to lead the sales team to further expand Mystery Ranch hunting packs in the marketplace.
Bergans Of Norway Shuttering U.S. Subsidiary
Four years after opening its doors in Longmont, CO, Bergans USA will close as part of a global retrenchment by the Nordic outdoor brand.
UPDATE: More Retailers To Shutter Doors On Thanksgiving
Are more mainstream retailers choosing to opt out?
The North Face Follows Snowboarders In New Zealand
Lords of the Chiken, a snowboarding project engineered by Jon Stark that showcases the next chapter of Chikenmeat, was released today.
REI Presents Appalachian Trail Film ‘Paul’s Boots’
The film tells the story of how a collection of gritty volunteer hikers helped achieve one man’s lifelong goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Pou Sheng Year-to-date Sales Up 5.7 Percent
The largest distributor of globally branded athletic and outdoor footwear in Greater China reported revenue grew 5 percent year over year in September.
Mountain Khakis To Open First Retail Location
The manufacturer of mountain lifestyle apparel plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on November 26.
European Outdoor Group Expands Team
The trade group, which opened its membership to retailers in 2014, has hired two retail consultants and added a sustainability project manager to its staff.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Grand Opening Festivities For Five Stores
The locations are in Boca Raton, FL; Morristown, TN; New Philadelphia, OH; Springfield, OH; and Olympia, WA.
Cascade Designs Names Brand Directors
The former brand director at Platypus Hydration is taking on Therm-a-Rest, while a former project engineer with Yeti Cooler will take on Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.
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