SGB Update Outdoor

Helinox Opens Second Creative Center In Busan, South Korea

Helinox, the manufacturer of lightweight, portable furniture for outdoor use, recently opened its second multi-story Helinox Creative Center Busan (HCC Busan). Busan is the second largest city in South Korea know for urban design and outdoor escapes.

Dick’s SG To Open Store In Minnesota’s Rosedale Center

Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening an 80,000-square-foot store at Minnesota’s Rosedale Center. Poag Development Group, overseeing the construction of the store, formerly occupied by a Herberger, reported the news in a press release.

Chris-Craft Opens New Manufacturing Facility In Sarasota

Boat manufacturer Chris-Craft, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, reported it opened a new manufacturing facility in Sarasota, FL. Building 5 increases the company’s production capacity by 50 percent and spans over 70,000 square feet, allowing for the complete build of boats.

Compass Diversified Re-Works Board As Sally McCoy Plans Departure

Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Marucci, Primaloft, 5.11, and other businesses in the active lifestyle space, announced that its Board of Directors had nominated a new director candidate for election at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 25.

Burberry To Acquire Technical Outerwear Factory

Burberry announced plans to acquire a specialist technical outerwear factory from Pattern SpA, a longtime supplier whose business activities include engineering and production of luxury garments. The purchase price is €21 million ($23 mm).

Long-Time Outdoor Cap Rep To Retire

On March 31, Lisa Hawkins, Outdoor Caps outside sales rep for Idaho and Oregan will retire. Randy Snyder, who represents the brand in Alaska, Montana and Washington, will assume her role in those states.