SGB Update Outdoor
NRF: Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Davidson’s Becomes First Distributor Patron Member Of The NSSF
Davidson’s, Inc. announced that it has been approved by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to become a Patron member.
Alterra Mountain Company Appoints COO, Resorts
Alterra Mountain Company announced the promotion of Mark Brownlie, current president of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain and regional chief operating officer (RCOO), Western Region, to chief operating officer, Resorts for Alterra Mountain Company.
Exped USA Suspends Third-Party Marketplace Presence
Exped USA said it will no longer permit dealers to sell Exped products through third-party (3P) vendors. Third-party sites include, but are not limited to, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Walmart.com. Exped will not be pursuing a direct relationship with any third-party vendors at this time.
OIA Applauds Introduction Of Civilian Climate Corps Act 88 Years After Its Introduction Under FDR
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauded a new bill to provide $10 billion to create a Civilian Climate Corps.
Bass Pro Shops Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s announced that Phil Graves has been named chief sustainability officer. He formerly served as vice president of corporate development at Patagonia and led Patagonia’s $79 million Tin Shed Ventures corporate venture capital unit.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening of ‘Dick’s House of Sport’ And Elevated Golf And Soccer Offerings
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its national footprint with the opening of its first Dick’s House of Sport, a new concept store in Victor, NY, on April 9, and two Warehouse Sale locations and experiential Soccer Shops in select locations in April. The retailer will also debut nine newly redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and expanded technology offerings in 62 Golf Galaxy locations.
CampgroundViews.com Reports Advanced Bookings Up Over 50 Percent
In a survey of 2,000 campgrounds and RV parks performed by CampgroundViews.com, nearly two-thirds of respondents stated that their advanced bookings are up 50 percent over average for the 2021 camping season. Twenty-four percent see advanced bookings up over 80 percent for the same period.
Altitude Sports Appointment Announcement
Altitude Sports has named Maximilien Meilleur as its new vice president, product management.
REI Cuts International Adventures To Focus On U.S. Destinations
REI said it would discontinue its international adventure travel trips effective May 2021 to invest in its domestic travel growth strategy and expand offerings in hiking and camping, backpacking, cycling, women’s only, under-35, family and weekend adventures.
Camping World Announces Planned Expansion In Cheyenne
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire approximately nine acres off Interstate 80 in Cheyenne, WY, to develop a SuperCenter location.
Orion Wholesale Announces New Headquarters
Orion Wholesale, the distributor of shooting sports products, announced its new headquarters facility in the Louisville area of Southern Indiana. The 130,000-square-foot facility and corporate offices will open in the fall.
Buck Knives Expands Sales And Marketing Team
In creating newly formed regional sales management roles, Buck Knives announced that Connor Slepikas and Anthony Tekansik had joined the company to further strengthen aggressive growth plans. Under VP of Sales, Mike Silverberg, Slepikas and Tekansik will remotely oversee sales for the Western and Eastern U.S. and Canada.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Senior Vice President, Emerging Brands
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the impending retirement of Doug Morse, senior vice president, emerging brands, in the summer of 2021, and the hiring of Craig Zanon to fill the vacancy created by Morse’s retirement. Zanon spent more than twenty years with Nike, where most recently, he served as vice president and general manager of global basketball.
