Rocky 5 Watt Radio Sets New Standard for Backcountry Communications
Rocky Talkie, an outdoor communication device provider, launched its 5 Watt Radio, designed and tested in the Colorado Rockies for backcountry travel and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) market. Rocky Talkie’s 5 Watt Radio builds on the most popular features of the company’s Mountain Radio for battery life, durability and intuitive operation but with […]
Consumer Prices Rose More Than Forecast in September; Apparel CPI Declines
One bright spot for consumers was in the month-over-month CPI for Apparel, which declined 0.8 percent from August, most likely owing to the de-stocking and promotional environment at retail.
Solo Stove To Have Float In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Solo Stove, the home and outdoor lifestyle brand in Solo Brands portfolio, partnered with Macy’s to participate in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, with its “Igniting Memories” float depicting an outdoor campfire scene. The float scene features the Solo Stove Bonfire smokeless fire pit and creates an image of hanging around […]
Winnebago Adds Board Member
Winnebago Industries, Inc. appointed Staci Kroon to its board of directors. Kroon is the president and chief executive officer of BraunAbility.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Second Store In Tucson
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported it will open a second store in Tuscon and its tenth in Arizona. The 35,018-square-foot store at 5225 S. Calle Santa Cruz will host a grand opening on November 16.
EXEC: Volumental’s Brent Hollowell Talks Fit for Feet
Volumental, the Swedish footwear fit tech company, recently hired industry veteran Brent Hollowell as general manager for its North American operations, responsible for accelerating growth in the region. Hollowell talked with SGB Executive about his role, Volumental’s push into North America, the barriers to fit tech, and the potential of generative AI in the fit process.
Birkenstock Stumbles on First Day of Trading as a Public Company
When Bloomberg declares your debut on Wall Street as a publicly-traded company the worst opening for a listing of $1 billion or more in New York in over two years, you may have a problem.
National Outdoor Leadership School Appoints New President
Sandy Colhoun brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the school’s mission to this role, having served as the interim president for the past eight months. Colhoun was unanimously elected president by the NOLS Board of Trustees on October 5.
Alterra Mountain Set to Acquire Helicopter Skiing Company
The company plans to acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, BC, Canada. Upon closing, the heli-skiing operation will further expand Alterra’s heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures.
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent Expands Stake in Norwegian Retailer
Shares of XXL, the struggling Oslo-listed sports retailer, are reportedly surging after the company reported that Frasers Group, the UK-based parent of Sports Direct, purchased 117.4 million shares of the company, bringing its total holding to 162.1 million.
EXEC: BRC Sees Weaker UK Retail Growth in September as Non-Food Sales Decline
The British Retail Consortium reported that total UK retail sales were 2.7 percent in September, against a growth of 2.2 percent in September 2022, supported by a 9.5 percent inflation rate.
EXEC: JD Sports Completes Shares Purchase of Iberian Sports Retail Group
Effective October 10, JD acquired 49.98 percent of shares of ISRG from Balaiko Firaja Invest, S.L. and Sonae Holdings, S.A. for cash consideration of €500.1 million ($531.2 million) and now owns 100 percent of ISRG shares.
Trust for Public Land Appoints Luis Benitez as Chief Impact Officer
In his capacity as CIO, Benitez will reportedly play a pivotal role in guiding, advancing and overseeing several key areas of TPL’s work including marketing and communications, federal affairs in Washington D.C. and TPL’s Land and People Lab.
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and COO of Stratton
Alterra Mountain Company announced that Matt Jones has been named the new president & COO of Stratton, the ski resort in Vermont.
Sporting Insights Appoints Joint Managing Director
The U.K.-based market research firm announced that Richard Payne has taken on a new position as joint managing director of the company, alongside managing director, John Bushell.
