SGB Update Outdoor
Everlane Appoints CEO
Everlane appointed Andrea O’Donnell, former president of Ugg, as CEO. Michael Preysman, Everlane’s founder and former CEO, will become executive chair while taking on a sustainability-focused role.
REI Appoints Chief Diversity And Social Impact Officer
REI Co-op announced that Wilma Wallace has been promoted to chief diversity and social impact officer, effective immediately. Wallace has served as the retailer’s general counsel and corporate secretary since 2017.
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Signs With ENVE For DTC Bike Shipping
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics, based in Asheville, NC, announced it has contracted with ENVE Composites to deliver its line of custom road bikes through Kitzuma’s ready-to-ride service.
E-Bike Maker Cake Closes $60 Million Of New Funding
Sweden-based Cake reported that its latest round of fundraising surpassed expectations and closed at $60 million.
Lolë Appoints VP Of Digital Omni-Commerce
Lolë announced the appointment of Rob French as the Montreal-based active lifestyle brand’s new vice president of digital omni-commerce.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Appoints New President & CEO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced it has appointed Sophie Goldschmidt as president and CEO replacing Tiger Shaw.
Mike’s Bikes Partners With Giant Bicycle
Mike’s Bikes, the largest specialty bike retailer in the Western U.S., with 12 current retail locations and a national online presence, has signed with Giant Bicycles USA as a new full-line brand partner.
Thor Industries Delivers 55 Percent Growth In Q4
Thor Industries Inc., the maker of motorhomes and campers, reported sales were up 54.6 percent in the fourth quarter ended July 31 with earnings per share surging 92.5 percent.
Revo Announces Additions To Executive Team
Revo announced that Jerry Bedingfield had been named VP Sales, Sport Specialty, U.S. operations, and Christoph Nitz and Kurt Lunger were appointed VP Sales, Sport Specialty, Europe.
Propain Bicycles Moves U.S. Office To Vancouver, WA; Makes Strategic Hire
Propain Bicycles has moved its U.S. office and operations to Vancouver, WA to support its growth, and hired industry veteran Victor Sandrin as executive vice president.
Ute Mountaineer To Acquire Neptune Mountaineering
Neptune Mountaineering, the outdoor retailer based in Boulder, CO, is being purchased by the owners of the Ute Mountaineer of Aspen, CO.
Springfield Armory Announces Vice President Of Sales And LE
Springfield Armory announced the hiring of Phil Rawlings as vice president of sales and LE. He was director of sales for Smith & Wesson.
Recall: Huish Outdoors Snorkels
Salt Lake City, UT-based Huish Outdoors is recalling Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels sold exclusively at Costco, citing the risk for drowning, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Canyon Bicycles CEO To Step Down
Canyon Bicycles reported that its CEO, Armin Landgraf, will step down at the end of the month for personal reasons, and the company’s CFO, Winfried Rapp, will assume the role on an interim basis.
Vail Resorts Sees 29 Percent Gain In Earnings In Fiscal Year
Vail Resorts Inc. reported earnings rose 29.4 percent in its fiscal year ended July 31 with both periods impacted by COVID-19. Vail said results continued to improve as the 2020/21 North American ski season progressed, primarily as a result of stronger destination visitation at its Colorado and Utah resorts.
