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Chief Upland Acquires Q5 Outdoor Products

The acquisition of Q5 Outdoors reportedly expands the Chief Upland brand from one core upland vest style to more than six. Chief said it will now have dialed-in gear offerings for hunting in all climates and for pursuing all types of upland game.

Kahtoola updates Low Profile Nanospikes

“Based on the feedback from our community, customers and athletes, we identified an opportunity to make a good thing even better,” said Danny Giovale, founder and owner of Kahtoola.

Free Fly Signs Surf Icon Mark Healey to Team

Free Fly, the family-owned brand and manufacturer of performance bamboo apparel, reported it signed big-wave surfer, free diver, and spear-fisherman Mark Healey as its first surf athlete and ambassador. 

EXEC: Kamik CEO Talks 125 Years of Fighting Bad Weather

The  Montreal-based boot maker is celebrating its 125th anniversary of protecting feet from wet, chilly, slushy, and icy conditions. CEO Gillian Meek talked with SGB Executive about the company’s roots, the benefits of Canadian manufacturing, the brand’s strength in kid’s boots, and more.

Garmont Names New CEO

Italian outdoor footwear brand Garmont International hired Andrea Nalesso as CEO. Nalesso takes over from Pierangelo Bressan, who remains chairman of the board and a Garmont shareholder.

Traeger’s Q3 Sales Climb 26 Percent

Traeger, Inc. slightly raised its guidance for 2023 as sales grew 26 percent in the third quarter ended September 30, led by a 45 percent jump in grills. The company attributed the improvement to more normalized replenishment rates following its inventory destocking efforts.