SGB Update Outdoor
Eagle Creek Sold To Travis Campbell
VF Corp announced that it has sold Eagle Creek to Travis Campbell, the former president of emerging brands at VF. The sale comes after VF in June had said it planned to cease operations of the travel accessories, luggage and daypack brand by this fall.
Snowbound Festivals Postponed Until 2022
With concern for the health and safety of in-person attendance at this year’s 2021 Snowbound Festivals in Denver, CO (November 5-7) and Boston, MA ( November 19-21) due to a resurgence of COVID-19, the events are postponed until 2022.
Revo Expands Golf Division To UK/EU Market
Revo announced the expansion of its golf division to the UK and Europe.
Houdini Expands Global Circularity Initiative To Increase Engagement
Swedish sportswear brand Houdini announced its expanding global initiative with industry experts, brands and users.
Marolina Outdoor Inc. Announces Key Changes To Corporate Team
Edwin Lewis, Chairman & CEO, Marolina Outdoor Inc., announced key changes to its corporate team effective immediately.
Dick’s Announces Grand Opening Of First Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in Pittsburgh, PA on September 24-26.
Global Sales Guys To Represent Candide In North America
Global Sales Guys announced it will represent Candide with its network of dealers in North America.
VF Announces Board Member Steps Down
VF Corporation announced that Veronica Wu has informed VF of her decision to step down from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
OBIT: Patricia Rojas-Ungar
Patricia Rojas-Ungar, former VP of government affairs at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), has passed away at the age of 47.
Solo Brands Buys Chubbies Shorts, Oru Kayak And Isle
Solo Stove announced the recent acquisitions of Chubbies Shorts, Oru Kayak and Isle, creating a new house of brands, Solo Brands.
Catch Co. Acquires Recur Outdoors
Catch Co. announced that it has acquired Recur Outdoors, a Boston-based startup that “builds digitally-native vertical brands for the outdoor industry.”
Thor Industries Acquires Airxcel
Thor Industries Inc., the manufacturer of recreational vehicles, announced it has acquired Wichita, KS-based AirX Intermediate, Inc., a manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket RV parts and accessories, for $750 million.
Recall: SKE Outdoors Kids Bike Helmets
About 860 TurboSke kids’ toddler bike helmets from SKE Outdoors are being recalled. The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Moose Knuckles Appoints CEO
Canadian luxury outerwear and sportswear brand, Moose Knuckles, said Victor Luis has been appointed CEO.
