Backcountry Appoints New CFO
Backcountry.com announced the hiring of Jim Bell as its new chief financial officer, effective April 19, further strengthening Backcountry’s leadership team as it capitalizes on growth in e-commerce while preparing to expand its brick & mortar retail footprint.
REI To Relocate Mountain View Store To Sunnyvale
REI Co-op, which has over a dozen locations in Northern California, will relocate its Mountain View, CA store to Sunnyvale in fall 2021.
Emerald Launches B2B E-commerce Platform
Emerald Holding Inc. announced the launch of its Digital Market B2B e-commerce platform that supports product sourcing and ordering across a broad range of brands. The platform also provides a more streamlined and collaborative buyer/supplier experience at its in-person events, including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo.
Mammut Acquired By Telemos Capital
Swiss holding company Conzzeta announced that it reached an agreement to sell Mammut to financial investor Telemos Capital.
Camping World Acquires Nomad Reservations
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of Nomad Reservations, the online campground reservation and management system marketed as CampgroundBooking.com.
Stock+Field Acquired By R.P. Lumber
R.P. Acquisition Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of R.P. Lumber Co., Inc., announced its acquisition of the assets of Stock+Field. In January, Stock+Field filed for bankruptcy and had intended to close all of its stores.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP, Omni-Planning & Fulfillment Operations
Columbia Sportswear Co. appointed Emily Rompala to a new position of senior vice president, omni-planning & fulfillment operations.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Boosts Data And Communications Team
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance made a number of promotions and hirings in its data and communications divisions. The buying organization also announced the departure of Vice President Gabe Maier, who left the group to pursue new career opportunities.
Patagonia’s Workwear Flagship In Seattle Closes
Patagonia Ballard in Seattle has closed. The location opened in 2017 as the brand’s Patagonia Workwear and Patagonia Provision’s flagship location.
Osprey Shifts To Direct Fullfillment In Canada
Osprey announced a change in its distribution model in Canada. Starting June 2022, Osprey will begin direct fulfillment in Canada. Osprey has partnered with In-Sport Fashions for distribution in Canada since 2003.
Vail Resorts Increases Guidance
Vail Resorts, Inc. updated its guidance range for the nine-month period ending April 30, 2021. The company now expects net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. to be between $258 million and $280 million and Resort Reported EBITDA to be between $636 million and $650 million.
Maven Outdoor Equipment Co. To Build New HQ In Lander, WY
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Lander and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA) to build a new headquarters near the gateway entrance of Lander, WY.
Thule’s Q1 Sales Jump 56 Percent
Thule Group reported revenues jumped 56.0 percent in the first quarter. Sales in the Americas region rose 83 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
National Park Visits Climb 37 Percent In March
According to the monthly report from the National Parks Service, visits to national parks totaled 20.6 million in March, up 37 percent from 15.1 million in March 2020 as the pandemic emerged.
2020 National Park Visits Down By Nearly A Third
The National Park Service reported that America’s national parks saw 237 million visitors in 2020, representing a 28 percent decrease from the previous year due largely to temporary park closures and restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
