SGB Update Outdoor
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Recognized For Customer Service
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s has received national accolades for excellence in customer service, receiving “America’s Best-In-State Customer Service 2020” award from Newsweek.
L.L. Bean Seeing Outdoor Boost Amid Pandemic
L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that sales of bikes, kayaks and canoes have been robust in the spring and summer as outdoor activities have increased in appeal in the stay-at-home economy.
Navico Announces Sales Leadership Appointments
Navico, the parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B&G and C-MAP brands, announced the appointment of Sean Hatherley to senior vice president of sales, Americas, and Les Ares as Director of Boat Builder and OEM Business.
Hipcamp Merges With Youcamp
Hipcamp, the resource for outdoor stays, announced it is joining forces with Youcamp, the Australian-based land-sharing community, under one domain.
Timberland Elevates Sustainability Goals
Timberland announced a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030. The goal includes having all products designed for circularity and made from natural materials sourced from regenerative agriculture.
Cotopaxi Welcomes Newest Board Member
Cotopaxi, the manufacturer of outdoor products for the active lifestyle, has added industry veteran Wendy Yang to its board.
Outtech Appoints Inside Sales Representative
Outtech, the sales and marketing agency supporting the outdoor industry, appointed Brad Crum as inside sales representative for the independent channel.
Kinsey’s Announces New Hires
Kinsey’s, a distributor of archery equipment, muzzleloading, camping, air guns and ATV accessories, recently added five new hires and promoted two current employees.
Vertikal Brands Acquires Higdon Outdoors
Higdon Outdoors, based in Paducah, KY, announced the recapitalization, in partnership with management, of Higdon Outdoors LLC and Power Calls Company, LLC . Higdon Outdoors will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vertikal Brands, a holding company established by Clearview Capital in partnership with former members of the management team of Battenfeld Technologies.
Recall: Morpher Bike Helmets
About 8,500 units of Morpher flat-folding bicycle helmets are being recalled. According to a statement from the CPSC, the bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
REI To Open Stores In Pigeon Forge, TN And Appleton, WI
REI Co-op will open new stores in Pigeon Forge, TN and Appleton, WI in September. The openings will mark REI’s fifth location in Tennessee and third in Wisconsin.
REI Announces 2020 Grant Partners
REI Co-op announced its 2020 grant partners, an investment that will total more than $6 million and touch more than 400 nonprofit partners this year.
Moots Rolls Out Demo Center Program
Moots announced the introduction of its new Demo Center customer test ride program. The program is intended to give cyclists the opportunity to test ride a bike of their choosing to be sure that the model and size they’ve selected is the right bike for them.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Partners With NuOrder
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization for independent specialty retailers, will partner with NuOrder to utilizing its collaborative digital buying platform to help the retail buying process.
SIA Launches Six-Month Inclusion Training Program
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced that it will begin a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. SIA will be joined by leaders from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ski Patrol (NSP), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), and Share Winter Foundation.
