SGB Update Outdoor
Vista Outdoor Appoints CEO of Outdoor Products Segment
Vista Outdoor, Inc. hired Eric Nyman as CEO of the company’s Outdoor Products segment and appointed him as a board member, effective August 21. Most recently, Nyman was president and chief operating officer of Hasbro, Inc.
Mips AB Comments on Nasdaq Stockholm Disciplinary Committee’s Fine
Nasdaq Stockholm’s disciplinary committee imposed a fine on Mips AB of two annual fees, equivalent to an amount of SEK 1.7 million as a result of the company’s information disclosure procedures.
KOA: Fourth Of July Camping Levels Flat To 2022
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report, July 2023 Edition, outlines that more than 21.5 million households camped over the 4th of July holiday, a number on par with 2022 despite weather challenges in many regions; however, most campers (56 percent) shared that they have been postponing trips to occur later in the summer or fall.
Camping World Expands RV Inventory Floor Plan Facility
Camping World Holdings, Inc. amended its floor plan credit agreement to provide additional financial and operational flexibility for its growth strategy.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Appoints Marine Technical Support Manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit promoted John Wilkinson to Marine technical support manager, Yamaha Marine Customer Experience Division.
The North Face Opens Location at Woodlands Mall
The North Face opened a new store at The Woodlands Mall, marking its eighth store in Texas.
Arc’Teryx to Open Store at Tysons Corner Center
Arc’teryx announced plans to open a store at Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, VA, its eighth store in the U.S.
The Running Event Partners with NSRA to Open TRE to Indie Shoe Retailers
The Running Event (TRE) has partnered with the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) to grow TRE’s support of the specialty retail industry.
UPS Returns to Negotiating Table with Union
United Parcel Service said it would return to the bargaining table with a better offer for roughly 340,000 Teamsters-represented U.S. workers before their contract expired on July 31.
Salewa USA Recalls Certain Cable Wire Chocks Due to Fall Hazard
The recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superlight Rocks Set 1-6 (model number 40-RSLSET) single cable wire chocks used for climbing. When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion could occur and weaken the cable chocks and break.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using SQM Bike Helmets Sold on Amazon
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to stop wearing SQM bicycle helmets. The helmets could fail to protect riders in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. The seller, SQM, headquartered in China, has not agreed to recall the helmets.
Camping World Opens First Montana Dealership
Camping World Holdings, Inc. opened an RV dealership in Billings, MT. The company is looking to grow its store count by 50 percent over the next five years.
Canada Ports’ Wage Agreement Rejected, Strike Threat Continues
Canada’s west coast ports’ dockworkers’ union voted against the federal mediator’s “recommended terms of settlement” for the contested collective bargaining agreement, threatening to again shut down British Columbia’s ports.
VF Corp. Names New VP/GM For Vans EMEA Region
VF Corp. promoted Andreas Olsson to VP/GM of Vans EMEA, effective July 17. Olsson had been the VP of sales at Vans for the EMEA region.
QBP Named Exclusive Distributor of Sidi Cycling Shoes and Accessories
QBP said it is launching its long-term partnership with Sidi and existing Sidi retailers in the U.S. with a prebook sales program for the 2024 collection of road, mountain and gravel shoes, and accessories.
