Outdoor Industry to Convene in Washington, D.C. for Capitol Summit
Mervin Manufacturing Acquired by Spring Capital Group
Switchback Spring 2026 to ‘Equip the Outdoor Industry for the Future’ with Education for Specialty Retailers
Legendary Mountaineer and First REI Hire Jim Whittaker Passes at 97
EXEC: Ed Stack and Lauren Hobart Talk Foot Locker Remodels, Dick’s House of Sport’s Fine-Tuned Expansion
SGB Update
Billabong Expands into Eyewear with L’Amy America
Under the agreement, L’Amy America will design, manufacture and distribute optical frames, fashion sunglasses, eyewear accessories, snow goggles, and motosport goggles in the U.S. and Canada for men, women and kids.
Walmart Plans 650 U.S. Remodels In 2026, Adding 20 New Stores
The remodels will feature wider aisles, updated displays, expanded assortments, and new digital touchpoints. The stores will also feature refreshed interiors and exteriors, modern signage, and improved parking and landscaping.
Science in Sport Retains Coast 2 Coast Distribution as U.S. Cycling Distributor
Coast 2 Coast Distribution (C2C), a U.S.-based cycling industry distributor, has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Science in Sport (SiS), the maker of cycling nutrition products, within the U.S. cycling channel.
American Outdoor Brands Names VP of Corporate Development
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. appointed Tyler Lindwall to the newly created role of VP of corporate development. Lindwall, formerly at Vista Outdoor, will be tasked with identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities, supporting transaction execution and partnering across the organization on integration efforts.
Patagonia Appoints Director of Marketing and Impact for EMEA
Patagonia appointed Amanda Calder-Mclaren, formerly at The North Face, as its new senior director of marketing and impact for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to bring together Patagonia’s marketing and impact work.
SGB Executive
Canyon Bicycles Appoints Matthias Meier As CEO
Canyon Bicycles appointed Matthias Meier as CEO, effective May 1 with a goal of further expanding the traditional direct-to-consumer bike brand to retail accounts. Meier previously spent more than twelve years at bicycle component manufacturer DT Swiss.
EXEC: MTB Components Brand Pembree Expands U.S. Distributor Deal with BTI
Pembree, which is owned by Look Cycle, will reportedly continue and strengthen its distribution partnership with Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) in the United States.
EXEC: BRP, Inc. Suspends Fiscal 2027 Guidance Based on U.S. Tariff Impact
The Canada-based parent of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands is suspending its full-year fiscal year 2027 guidance following the recent amendment of Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports into the U.S.
EXEC: Academy’s Chief Merchant Talks ‘Better, Best’ Push, Commitment to Newness
Matt McCabe, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Academy Sports + Outdoors, spoke with SGB Executive about the chain’s evolving merchandise strategy, including pushes to feature more premium product, prioritize newness, and reduce out-of-stocks and markdowns. He also shared fresh insights into the Academy shopper.
EXEC: Resale Activity Continues to Boom
Recent surveys found a shift toward secondhand sales accelerating as consumers, particularly younger ones, seek value amid current inflationary pressures. For sellers of new products, a recent university study found that secondhand purchases supplement primary-market consumption rather than replace it.
