SGB Update Outdoor
Big Agnes Announces Hires In Product Development And Sourcing
Big Agnes announced new hires within its product development team. Joining the company are Bryan Davis, Leanne Thompson and Monica Welcker, while Tim Leroy joins its sourcing department.
GoPro Appoints Board Member
GoPro Inc. announced that Shaz Kahng has joined GoPro’s Board of Directors. Her past roles include global general manager of Nike Cycling and president/CEO at Lucy Activewear.
BPI Outdoors Names Bergara Brand Manager
BPI Outdoors/Bergara Rifles announced the promotion of Dakota Russell to the position of Brand Manager for its Bergara Division.
U.S. Shoppers To Show “Generosity Of Spirit” This Holiday Season, Accenture Survey Finds
Americans are looking forward to the holiday season this year, with many planning to spend the same or more compared with last year and support charitable organizations and their local communities, according to the 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture.
Sportsman’s Guide And The Golf Warehouse Sold To PE Firm
BHG Ventures, a private investment firm in Southfield, MI, has acquired Sportsman’s Guide and The Golf Warehouse. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
RV Retailer Expands In Texas To 16 Stores
RV Retailer signed an agreement to acquire Sherrod’s RV Center with two locations in the Beaumont, TX market. The stores will be re-branded ExploreUSA Supercenter of Beaumont. RVR also announced it had opened a sales and service facility in Tyler, TX.
Bearpaw Plans Warehouse Expansion
Bearpaw plans to open a distribution facility in Fernley, NV, in 2022 to support online growth, according to North Nevada Business Weekly.
Winter Dew Tour To Serve As A U.S. Olympic Qualifying Event
The Adventure Sports Network Group announced its annual Winter Dew Tour to be held at Copper Mountain this December 16-19. It will serve as a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic qualifying event for men’s and women’s halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarding and freeskiing competitions.
Dorel To Sell Cycling Segment To Pon Holdings
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dorel Sports, its bicycle segment that includes Cannondale and Schwinn, to Pon Holdings B.V., a Dutch mobility group, for U.S. $810 million in cash.
OIA And Access Fund Applaud Biden’s Proclamation To Restore Bears Ears National Monument
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Access Fund support the Biden Administration’s move to restore protections for Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Northeast Canyons, and Seamounts National Monuments.
House of Outdoors Acquires Bass Mafia
House of Outdoors (HOO), based in Frisco, TX, announced the acquisition of Mafia Outdoors, including its sub-brands; most notably, Bass Mafia, known for its premium tackle storage solutions.
Quality Bicycle Products Hires VP Of Brand Marketing
Quality Bicycle Products announced the hiring of Shylo Masumi Farnsworth as VP of brand marketing. Farnsworth brings 18 years of experience in marketing, retail, digital and brand experience and joins Quality Bicycle Products from Nike.
Canada Goose’s Debt Ratings Outlook Upgraded
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt rating outlook on Canada Goose Holdings Inc. to positive from stable. S&P said Canada Goose’s operating performance for fiscal 2021 was healthier than its previous expectation because of stronger consumer demand and better recovery post easing of restrictions.
Moncler Plans New Headquarters
Moncler is investing in a new headquarters in Milan that will be completed at the end of 2024.
Solo Brands Files For IPO
Solo Brands, Inc., owner of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, and Isle paddleboard brands, has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering.
