Despite last year’s warm U.S. winter looming large as VF Corp. trimmed its full-year 2016 forecast and reduced inventories, larger forces are also in play, including the recent rash of retail bankruptcies and shifting consumer habits.
Category: Outdoor
Skratch Labs Expands Leadership Team
Jay Peery is now COO, and the sports nutrition and hydration company also hired John Simmons as VP of sales and Jeff Donaldson as VP of marketing.
Vail Resorts Adds Board Member Michele Romanow
Romanow was a member of the board of directors of Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc., which was acquired by the company effective October 17.
Elan Taps Former K2 Exec To Lead Brand Development
Jeff Mechura will lead brand development, marketing initiatives and future product collections for the Slovenia-based sporting goods company.
FA Design Opens U.S. Headquarters
Prime Group Holdings, led by President Robert Moser, made a significant capital investment to fuel this expansion.
REI Opens D.C. Flagship
After 100 days of outdoor events in D.C. over the summer, the outdoor co-op opened its fifth flagship store.
REI Resurrects #OptOutside
The outdoor retailer co-op will shut all 149 of its doors on Black Friday, process no online sales and pay all 12,287 employees to take the day off and head outside instead.
VF Corp. Lowers Guidance On Soft Americas Business
Third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations, but the company lowered guidance for the full year.
Arc’teryx Veilance Opens New York Concept Store
Arc’teryx’s temporary New York location follows the opening of The North Face’s San Francisco Urban Exploration pop-up shop.
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Wyoming Governor Convenes Outdoor Rec Task Force
Gov. Matt Mead has followed the lead of counterparts in Utah and Colorado by announcing plans to promote the outdoor recreational industry in his state.
ACR Electronics Celebrates Manufacturing Month
The company, which exhibits its personal locator beacons at Outdoor Retailer, joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday to celebrate October as Manufacturing Month.
Rocky Brands Lands New Military Contract
The company will produce combat boots for the U.S. Military under a one-year contract that includes four additional one-year options.
Nikwax Joins POW To Promote Environmental Awareness
The company teamed up with Protect Our Winters to advance the environmental awareness of snow sports participants.
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