SGB Update Outdoor
VF Appoints New President, The North Face
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, global brand president, The North Face. Previously VF’s president of the Americas Region, Murray replaces Arne Arens, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities outside of VF.
Vista Outdoor Closes Acquisition Of Remington’s Ammunition And Accessories Assets
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced the closing of the acquisition of certain assets related to Remington Outdoor Company’s ammunition and accessories businesses, and related intellectual property for a gross purchase price of $81.4 million.
Five L.L. Bean Fulfillment Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
L.L. Bean said five workers at its fulfillment center in Freeport, ME have tested positive for COVID-19. The company disclosed the positive test results Friday, according to WABI.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Store In Brentwood
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. is opening a new location at Brentwood, CA this month.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Opens In Standale, MI
Located in the Standale Shopping District next to Meijer at the corner of Wilson Ave and Lake Michigan Ave, the 106,000-square-foot store marks the fifth Blain’s Farm & Fleet location in Michigan.
FSSC Hires U.S. Rockies Sales Lead
Faction Skis and FW Apparel parent Full Stack Supply Co. (FSSC) appointed Halsey Landon as U.S. Rockies sales lead effective immediately.
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM) announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines.
Benchmade Knives Names CEO and President
Benchmade Knives announced that its current President, Jon deAsis, has assumed the role as President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis.
Fiocchi Acquires Ammo Maker Baschieri & Pellagri
Fiocchi announced the acquisition of shotgun ammunition manufacturer Baschieri & Pellagri.
L.L.Bean Expands Wholesale Push To Zappos
L.L.Bean has added Zappos as a wholesale partner. In mid-July, L.L.Bean marked its first foray into wholesale in the U.S. with distribution deals formed with Nordstrom, Staples and Scheels.
Picture Opens Pop-up Shop In SEED People’s Market
Picture, announce a pop-up shop in the SEED People’s Market located in Costa Mesa, CA running from October through December 2020.
Alterra Mountain Company Announces Leadership Changes, Creates New Company Divisions
Alterra Mountain Company CEO, Rusty Gregory, has announced leadership promotions and organizational changes.
Hydro Flask Returns To Growth In Second Quarter
Helen of Troy Limited reported sales in its Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3 percent in the second quarter ended August 31 to $167.9 million. The gains primarily reflected higher demand for OXO brand products as consumers spent more time at home cooking, cleaning, organizing and pantry loading in response to COVID-19 and an increase in online sales for both OXO and Hydro Flask.
Dick’s SG To Increase Holiday Hires
Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to hire up to 9,000 holiday workers, 1,000 more than last year to support expected continued strength in online orders for curbside or in-store pickups amid the pandemic.
Jenson USA Makes Marketing And Merchandising Hires
Jenson USA has appointed two new VP leadership roles – Steve Domingues as VP of merchandising and Michael Ladinig as VP of marketing and brand.
