Blain’s Farm & Fleet Entering Michigan
The first two locations are planned to open in Jackson and Portage this fall.
SXSW Announces Finalists For 2018 Accelerator Pitch Event
DashTag, KidzToPros, Nix, Tellyo and UPGRADED were the finalists in the Sports and Performance category for the 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event.
Polarmax Introduces Eco-Friendly New Packaging
Citing the challenges around underwear packaging in terms of durability and recycling, Polarmax has introduced a new reusable fabric mesh bag.
Alterra Mountain Company Is Born
The joint venture of affiliates of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company that curated 12 premier destinations in North America, now has a name: Alterra Mountain Company.
Cascade Designs Appoints CFO
Cascade Designs, the parent of Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl, has named Steve McClure as chief financial officer.
K2 Names John Colonna President
In this position, Colonna will be running sales, marketing and product for all of the K2 Sports brands, which include K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, K2 Skate, Ride Snowboards, Line Ski, Full Tilt Ski Boots, BCA Backcountry Accessories, Atlas Snowshoes, Tubbs Snowshoes and Madshus Nordic Skis.
Scarpa Names Rep Group of the Year: End 2 End Outdoors
Scarpa North America named End 2 End Outdoors, its sales agency in the South Central U.S., as its Sales Rep Group of the Year for 2017.
Macquarie Capital Downgrades Under Armour To Underperform
Macquarie Capital downgraded its rating on Under Armour to “Underperform” due to sales, margin and capital concerns. Sales In North America are expected to be pressured by the speculated exit out from tennis and some outdoor categories as well as continued challenges from Academy Sports & Outdoor.
Deutsche Bank Upgrades Dick’s On Signs Of Stabilizing Industry
Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods to “Buy”’ due to the signs of more-favorable trends in footwear and inventory pressures across the industry lessening.
Compass Diversified Holdings Names New CEO
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC announced that Elias J. Sabo, a founding partner of the company’s manager, Compass Group Management LLC (CGM), has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer, effective May 3, 2018.
Under Armour To Host 2nd Annual Mountain Running Series
Under Armour announced the race dates and locations for the 2nd annual Under Armour Mountain Running Series, presented by Gore-Tex Products
Vibram Expands West With New Portland Office
Vibram announced the opening of its new office in Portland, OR. In doing so, Vibram announced several new positions including a dedicated sales, design and development team to support existing clients based in the Northwest and to serve new business opportunities throughout the West.
OBIT: Buff Founder Joan Rojas Mas
Joan Rojas Mas, the founder of the Buff died of cancer on January 7. He was 71 years old.
Colorado Ski Country USA Announces First-Period Skier Visits Down 13 Percent
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced that skier visits at its 23-member resorts were down 13 percent compared to the first period of the 2016-17 season.
Big Rock Sports Announces Nashville Show
Big Rock Sports LLC announced that the outdoor distributor will consolidate its annual January shows into one industry-leading event next year in Nashville, TN.
