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Sea To Summit Partners With New Sales Agencies In Canada
Sea to Summit, the adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, has partnered with two new sales agencies across Canada.
Polygiene Hires Commercial Director For EMEA Region
Polygiene announced the appointment of the sport and outdoor industry and ISPO veteran Markus Hefter as commercial director for the EMEA region.
CZG Completes Colt Acquisition
Colt Holding Company LLC announced CZG Group has successfully closed its acquisition of 100 percent of the equity interest in Colt, the parent company of the U.S. firearms manufacturer, Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC and its Canadian subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation.
Hurley Opens Store In Asbury Park
Hurley has opened its first store in New Jersey in Asbury Park. The location marks the surf brand’s first East Coast location outside of Florida.
REI To Open First Store In Maine
REI Co-op is opening its first location in Maine in the Greater Portland area in Fall 2021.
Pattern Study: Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High
Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, recently released a study that showed consumer demand for camping gear is at an all-time high.
RECALL: Thule Tepui Hybox Rooftop Tents
Thule Group initiated a recall in partnership with NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) of the Tepui Hybox 8001HB103, 8001HB112, Tepui Hybox Wedge, 8001HB203, Thule Tepui HyBox, 901100, and Thule Tepui HyBox Wedge, 901110, rooftop tents.
Outdoor Foundation Announces Four New Thrive Outside Communities
Outdoor Foundation announced its second cohort of Thrive Outside Communities in St. Louis, Twin Cities region, Minnesota, Philadelphia, and Maine.
VF Corp.’s Q4 Sales Top Wall Street’s Target
VF Corp. reported sales in its fiscal fourth-quarter beat top-line estimates but earnings came in slightly below targets. Sales in the quarter grew 19 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by a 23 percent gain by The North Face. Vans’ sales grew 10 percent and Timberland’s sales gained 19 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and COO Of Solitude Mountain Resort
Alterra Mountain Company announced that Amber Broadaway has been selected as President & Chief Operating Officer of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah.
PeopleForBikes Board Meets Virtually To Expand On + Off Road Cycling
PeopleForBikes Coalition Board of Directors, comprised of 22 bike industry leaders, met virtually for its semi-annual meeting on May 18.
Deckers Brands’ Q4 Eclipses Wall Street’s Targets
Deckers Brands reported earnings and sales in the fourth quarter ended March 31 came in well above Wall Street’s consensus targets. Sales grew 49.7 percent with sales ahead 53.1 percent at Ugg and 74.2 percent at Hoka One One.
Kathmandu Appoints New CEO
Kathmandu Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Michael Daly, CEO of Rip Curl, as group chief executive officer and managing director following the resignation of Xavier Simonet, chairman of Kathmandu Holdings.
Arc’teryx Appoints VP, Brand
Arc’teryx Equipment announced the appointment of Karl Aaker to the role of VP, brand, effective immediately. He formerly worked for Lululemon and Nike.
Arizona’s First Scheels To Open Fall 2023 In Chandler
Scheels announced plans to bring its first location to Arizona, opening Fall of 2023 in Chandler. The shopping destination is planned for the Chandler Fashion Center after a full renovation and expansion of a vacant building, and will feature 220,000 square feet of retail space.
