SGB Update Outdoor
Kamik Appoints New CEO
Kamik hired Gillian Meek as CEO. Meek brings over 20 years of experience to the Canadian footwear brand, including most recently serving as president of Keds.
Sandy Hook Families Announce $73 Million Settlement With Remington
The families of five children and four adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting reached a $73 million settlement with the now-bankrupt gun manufacturer Remington and its four insurers. The settlement could open the door to more lawsuits seeking to hold gun companies liable for mass shootings.
Speedsleev Acquired By Roam Investment Group
Roam Investment Group, based in Easton, PA, has acquired Speedsleev, the maker of minimalist saddle bags and handlebar bags.
Hobie Appoints VP Global Sales
Hobie has appointed Kelley Woolsey as vice president of global sales, service, and marketing.
Kohl’s Plans 400 Additional Sephora At Kohl’s Shops
Kohl’s Inc. announced the list of the 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year. The addition of 400 stores brings the Sephora at Kohl’s location total to 600 and puts the partnership on track to meet its 850 store goal by 2023.
Johnson Outdoors Appoints VP Of Global Operations And Supply Chain
Johnson Outdoors, Inc. announced the selection of Terry Troutman as vice president, global operations and supply chain. Troutman will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, Johnson Outdoors and hold a seat on the company’s executive committee.
XS Sights Appoints Marketing and Sales Engineer
XS Sights promoted longtime employee Monte Long to marketing and sales engineer.
Kathmandu Shows Improving Trend In Second Quarter
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd provided an update for its first half through January 31. Sales at the Kathmandu chain rebounded in the second quarter, and Rip Curl improved modestly while Oboz is being impacted by supply chain disruption.
Exhibitors Threaten To Boycott Outdoor Retailer Show If It Returns To Utah
A conservation group and two dozen outdoor recreation companies, including Patagonia, REI and The North Face, announced Monday that they would boycott the Outdoor Retailer trade show if it moved from Denver, CO back to Salt Lake City, UT. The group accused Utah’s leaders of trying to remove protections for national monuments and public lands.
Lodgings Slow In Western Mountain Destinations
According to Destrimetrics Monthly Market Briefing Report, momentum for the holiday season at Western mountain resorts turned cool in early January as a surge in Omicron variant cases had consumers hitting the pause button on short-lead bookings.
Quality Bicycle Products Hires Vice President Of Proprietary Product
Quality Bicycle Products announced that it hired Jamie Marchbank as VP, proprietary product. Previously, he was VP of product creation at JanSport & Eagle Creek.
Organic Cotton Accelerator Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) announced that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to support its commitment to a collaborative sector approach and promote organic cotton’s potential for positive impact on people and the planet.
NPD Report: Backcountry Equipment Sales Decline Against Tough Comparisons
Revenue from backcountry accessories, which includes skins, beacons, probes, and avalanche shovels, were down 14 percent during the season-to-date (August to December 2021) period after growing by 90 percent during the same period last year, according to The NPD Group.
Scheels Debuts Its First Super Bowl Commercial
During last night’s Superbowl, Scheels debuted its first television ad with a 30-second spot that aired in all Scheel’s markets, and a longer 90-second spot is now showing on its website.
Bikeco Opens New Headquarters And Larger Distribution Center
BikeCo LLC, distributor of Fuji, SE, Breezer, Kestrel and Tuesday, announced the opening of its new headquarters in Philadelphia and a new, larger distribution center in South Jersey.
