The World’s Top Snowboarders Compete At 36th Annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships In Vail
The 36th annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships announced that 50 Olympians are confirmed to compete next week March 5-10.
AAC And North Face Opens $70,000 In Grant Awards Available For Climbers
The American Alpine Club in partnership with The North Face is offering 2018 Live Your Dream grants, open to climbers of all ages, experience levels and climbing disciplines.
DC Shoes Appoints Head Of Marketing
Southern California-based lifestyle and skate brand DC Shoes, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Minter as global head of marketing.
Accell North America Appoints Omnichannel Brand And Digital Leader
Accell North America (ANA) announced Stuart Johnson as its chief marketing and digital officer (CMO, CDO). This newly created position supports ANA’s recently launched 2018 Consumer-Centric Omnichannel Strategy, offering a new retail partnership opportunity for today’s modernized Independent Bicycle Dealer (IBD).
Gander Outdoors Openings Off To Heathy Start
Camping World said the opening of its first Gander Outdoors locations are off to a good start. Officials also estimated that its overall Outdoor and Active Sports business segment – also including Overton’s, TheHouse.com, Uncle Dan’s, W82, and Erehwon – will bring in $400 million in revenue in 2018.
Big 5’s Q4 Blasted By Warm Winter Out West
Said CEO Steve Miller on a conference call with analysts. “While much of the country has endured often extreme winter weather conditions over the past few months our western U.S. markets have experienced significantly warmer than normal weather and one of the driest periods on record.”
Crocs Trims Q4 Loss
Crocs Inc. reduced its loss in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as sales grew 6.2 percent and both gross margins and its SG&A rates improved significantly.
Pumalín National Park To Carry Name Of Founder, Douglas Tompkins
At the La Moneda Palace in Santiago, Chile, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, president of Tompkins Conservation, signed the decree to create “Pumalín National Park – Douglas R. Tompkins.”
Boardriders Inc. Announces Pierre Agnes Memorials
Boardriders Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, is announcing several memorial ceremonies to celebrate the life of Pierre Agnes.
OBIT: Ann Krcik
Ann Krcik, senior director of brand communications and outdoor exploration at The North Face, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Fox Factory’s Sales Climb In Q4
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales increased 8.6 percent in the fourth quarter to $121.1 million compared to $111.6 million in the same period last fiscal year.
Introducing The Ikon Pass: Uniting North America’s Premier Mountain Destinations
Alterra Mountain Company announced its 2018-2019 pass product, the Ikon Pass. North America’s top mountain destinations have joined together to offer skiers and riders the Ikon Pass, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company and 11 premier destination partners.
Big 5’s Q4 Comps Drop 9.4 Percent
Big 5 Sporting Goods, in line with guidance reported in early January, reported a loss of 10 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as comps dropped 9.4 percent. Same store sales in January slumped in the high-teens in January and Big 5 predicted a loss for the first quarter.
Camping World’s Q4 Revenues Climb 33 Percent
Camping World Holdings Inc., the parent of Gander Outdoors, reported earnings excluding special items more than doubled in the fourth quarter as sales grew 37.9 percent.
REI To Offer Curated Selection Of Athleta Apparel
REI and Athleta announced plans to bring a curated selection of current Athleta apparel to 14 REI stores and REI.com this spring.
