Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven added a flagship retail brand center near its North American headquarters in Boulder, CO.
Category: Outdoor
L.L.Bean Creates Commemorative David Ortiz Boat And Tote Bag
The bag was constructed out of the rain-delay tarps that protected the infield at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox 2014, 2015 and partial 2016 seasons.
Amazon Widens Lead As Shopping Search Engine
55 percent of consumers turned to Amazon.com first when searching for products online over the Labor Day weekend, up from 53 percent in April.
Outdoor Research Names Northeast Sales Rep
The Seattle-based manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and accessories has added Stoner-Andrews of Shelburne, VT to its independent rep force.
Timberland Reports Progress Against CSR Goals
Approximately 44 percent of all cotton used in Timberland apparel in the second quarter was organic, U.S.-origin or sourced from the Better Cotton Initiative.
Labor Talks At West Coast Ports Could Start Early
Terminal operators and the union representing dock workers at 29 seaports have agreed to discuss extending their contact, which won’t expire until July 1, 2019.
Royal Robbins Introduces Rewear Recycling Program
The recycling initiative allows customers and employees reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills every year by sending items back or dropping them in collection bins at Royal Robbins stores.
Iconic Outdoor Brands Scramble To Fill Leadership Vacuum
John Walbrecht was named president of Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. Tuesday, just seven months after stepping into the same role at Mountain Hardwear.
Trek Holds Global Women’s Summit
The three-day summit will serve as the kickoff event for Trek’s larger ongoing campaign to make cycling more accessible to women around the world.
Mountain Hardwear President Heads To Black Diamond
Seven months after being named president of Mountain Hardwear, John Walbrecht has accepted the same title at competitor Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Vail Resorts Benefits From Experience Economy
Despite a somewhat tepid snow sports economy, Vail Resorts Inc. is proving experience trumps product as it attracts more skiers at higher prices. Its retail sales are up, too.
Astral Bulks Up Sales Team
Astral, a footwear and paddle sport safety gear company based in Asheville, NC, brought on sales representation for the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas (TOLA), Midwest and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Vail Resorts Mountain Revenues Up 18.2 Percent
Revenues from ski school, dining and retail/rental businesses grew 13.5, 19.8 and 10 percent respectively in the fiscal year ended July 31.
Giant Snags Profitability Award At Interbike
The award, which is made by the National Bicycle Dealer Association, measures a bike brand’s initial mark-up, inventory turns and realized profit margins.
Northside Expands Distribution To China
Among the reasons the footwear brand expanded its availability to China is the country’s burgeoning outdoors market, which continues to see an elevated interest in family outdoor activities.
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