SGB Update Outdoor
Enviolo Acquired By PE Firm
London-based private equity group Inflexion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enviolo Inc., the maker of stepless gear drivetrain components used primarily on e-bikes.
Kinsey’s Appoints Director Of Dealer Sales
Kinsey’s recently hired Phillip Dixon as its new director of dealer sales. With the current growth in archery and recent expansion into Federal Firearms License (FFL) distribution, the appointment will help support Kinsey’s growing customer base.
Shimano’s Sales Climb 45 Percent In 2021
Shimano Inc. reported sales in 2021 increased 44.6 percent from the previous year with operating income climbing 79 percent.
ABUS Appoints VP Of Sales And Marketing
ABUS Mobile Security, a provider of bicycle locks, helmets and bags, hired Brian Orloff as vice president of sales and marketing.
Orvis Appoints Chief Brand Experience Officer
Orvis appointed former Athleta CMO Sheila Shekar Pollak to the newly created role of chief brand experience officer.
K2-MDV Holdings To Become “Elevate Outdoor Collective”
K2-MDV Holdings announced effective immediately Elevate Outdoor Collective is the new name for the parent company of all K2 Sports and MDV brands, including K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, RIDE Snowboards, LINE Skis, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe Co., Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates.
Krimson Klover Promotes Dumont To VP Sales
Krimson Klover announced it promoted Victoire Dumont to the newly created vice president of sales position.
Gore-Tex Launches Outerwear On Demand
Gore-Tex has launched a performance apparel rental program. The company’s Outerwear on Demand service offers customers in North America a rental option for its snowsports apparel at 15 resorts and retail locations.
Jack Wolfskin Appoints General Manager, China
Jack Wolfskin has appointed Matthew Jung as general manager, China, effective February 9, 2022.
Blue Water Acquires Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park In Kentucky
Blue Water, a Maryland-based company, specializing in the development and management of campgrounds, hotels, and attractions, announced it had acquired Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky to continue its partnership with the Jellystone Park brand.
Chamois Butt’r Expands Management Team
Chamois Butt’r announced it is growing its Kansas City office with Aaron Apel, who joins its operations team reporting directly to company COO Curt Shelman.
Solo Brands Announces CFO Transition Plan
Solo Brands, Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Sam Simmons would begin transitioning from Solo Brands this year. Simmons will remain in the role until a successor is named and then support the transition.
USA Surfing Names Interim CEO
USA Surfing appointed Brandon Lowery as interim CEO, replacing Greg Cruse.
Costco Appoints President And COO
Costco has named Ron Vachris as president and chief operating officer, according to a regulatory filing He has also joined Costco’s Board of Directors.
Salt Life Opens Store In Sarasota
Delta Apparel, Inc. announced it had opened a retail store for its Salt Life brand in Sarasota, FL. The store marks the company’s ninth in the state and fifteenth in the country.
