SGB Update Outdoor
ShoreMaster Acquires Neptune Boat Lifts
ShoreMaster, LLC, which merged with HydroHoist, LLC in 2019, announced the acquisition of Neptune Boat Lifts based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
ZipFit Appoints Sales Managers
ZipFit has appointed Chris Dominick as managing director, head of North American sales. Thomas May joins the company as director of operations and international sales.
Surfline Secures Funding, Appoints CEO
Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind surf forecasting platform Surfline, announced an investment of $30 million by TCG. The company also announced the appointment of Kyle Laughlin as CEO. Laughlin succeeds Jeff Berg, who will play an active role in the company as executive chairman.
Stio To Open Location In Boulder
Stio announced the opening of its next Mountain Studio retail store in Boulder, CO. The brand has leased a location on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall and plans to open in spring 2021.
Grayl Names Director Of Sales
Grayl has named Chris Lowe as director of sales. Lowe will work alongside company president and CEO, Andrew Weber and Co-Founder, Travis Merrigan, and is tasked with building out and managing Grayl’s nationwide sales reps while implementing a strategic sales plan for the growth of the brand across categories.
SGB Media Reports Top 20 Stories For November 2020
SGB Media has revealed its Top 20 read stories on SGBonline.com in November, according to stats compiled by Google Analytics.
SGB Media Sees Surge In Mobile Users As Web Page Views Jump 19 Percent
In a potential sign that the pandemic continues to influence how people consume content and shop, SGB Media saw its online media presence, SGBonline.com, post breakout numbers once again.
Amazon Third-Party Sellers Post Record Holiday Sales
Amazon reported independent businesses selling on Amazon surpassed $4.8 billion in worldwide sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, an increase of over 60 percent from last year.
Kitzuma Launches Bike Delivery Service
A team of cycling industry logistics veterans is rethinking the way bikes are shipped with its brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics. The over-the-road shipping service, officially launched December 1, offers a dock-to-door, box-free, ready-to-ride bike delivery service nationwide.
Kathmandu Holdings CEO To Resign
Kathmandu Holdings announced the planned resignation of Group CEO Xavier Simonet. The New Zealand-based owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz also reported a 72 percent hike in sales in the first quarter ended October 31.
Employees Of Channel Islands Surfboards To Buy Company From Burton
Burton Snowboards has agreed to terms for the sale of Channel Islands Surfboards brand to CI Surfboards LLC, which is led by Britt Merrick and comprised of senior members of the Channel Islands management team, employees and team riders.
Recall: Santa Cruz Bicycles
About 2,900 bikes from Santa Cruz Bicycles sold in the U.S. are being recalled. The recall involves the Nomad 4a Aluminum model.
National Sales Manager, Head/Tyrolia USA, To Retire
Head/Tyrolia USA announces the retirement of Mike Poole, national sales manager, Rental Products, effective January 15, 2021.
Dick’s SG To Test New Outdoor Concept
Dick’s Sporting Goods confirmed it will be testing a new outdoor-themed concept called Public Lands with two locations scheduled to open in former Field & Stream stores in 2021.
REI To Open New Store
REI Co-op will open a new store in Mechanicsburg, PA in fall 2021, marking the Co-op’s fifth location in the state.
