Garmont Finds Equity Partner
Garmont International Srl, the maker of performance footwear brand for mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor pursuits, announced that Wayne Edy has become a partner in the share capital of the company.
DMOS Collective Raises Funding
DMOS Collective, the Jackson Hole, WY-based maker of snow shovels for ski and snowboard athletes, announced a Series A investment from Astia Angels, a global investment community investing exclusively in women-led ventures.
Mammut Signs Sierra Blair-Coyle
Mammut signed Sierra Blair-Coyle, an elite climber, to its ambassador team.
OARS To Premium Film Return from Desolation
The film, from award-winning director Justin Clifton, and supported by YETI, Chaco, NRS, and Sierra Club, will premiere at the 2018 Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City, California on January 13.
Icebreaker Renews Partnership With Whistler Blackcomb
The partnership with Whistler Blackcomb names Icebreaker as an Official Sponsor of the resort and exclusive provider for merino wool, base layers and ski socks.
CamelBak PURSUIT Series Announces New Locations And Dates For 2018
The Outbound’s CamelBak PURSUIT Series has three events planned for Reveille Peak Ranch, TX; Hunter Mountain, NY; and Bear Valley, NC.
Former Black Diamond Equipment Business Leaders Launch Reasonworx
Robert Fry and Jeff Roche, both former executives at Black Diamond Equipment, have launched Reasonworx, a new type of business development collective.
NRF: Holiday Sales Grew 5.5 Percent
Holiday sales during November and December increased 5.5 percent over the same period in 2016 to $691.9 billion as growing wages, stronger employment and higher confidence led consumers to spend more than had been expected, the National Retail Federation said.
Aisle Talk, Week Of January 8
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Sam’s Club To Close 63 Locations
The company will convert up to 12 of the impacted clubs to eCommerce fulfillment centers in a move that will speed delivery of online orders, with the balance of the facilities closing over the next few weeks.
Vail Resorts Sees Challenging Start To Ski Season
Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits for the company’s North American mountain resorts were down 10.8 percent compared to the prior year season-to-date period, impacted by low snow levels in the western regions.
Wolverine World Wide Sued For Leaking Chemical Contaminants In Water
The state of Michigan sued Wolverine World Wide toto reimburse the government for past and future costs of chemical contaminants in drinking water.
Dakine Announces New Accessories Team Riders for Winter 2018/19
Dakine welcomed five new riders to its Accessories Team for Winter 2018/19: Sammy Carlson, Torin Yater-Wallace, Kazu Kokubo, Jaime Anderson and Bryan Fox.
Columbia Sportswear Names Ethan Pochman VP Of Marketing
Ethan Pochman joins the brand from Performance Health, a private health and wellness consumer products company, where he served in several leadership roles since 2008, including vice president of sales and marketing, and vice president of global marketing.
MSR Teams Up With Verde Brand Communications
Mountain Safety Research (MSR), maker of outdoor equipment, is appointing Verde Brand Communications as its public relations and communications agency of record.
