SGB Update Outdoor
Reef Signs New EMEA Distributors
Reef Lifestyle, LLC announced it has entered into several new distribution agreements with leading footwear distributor partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Snowsports Merchandising Corp. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1970 eight ski retailers got together to form the Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), a buying group in the winter sports industry. In 2020, the SMC is proud to announce 50 years of servicing the specialty retail community.
360 Adventure Collective’s Winter Hardgood’s Show To Host 500 Brands
360 Adventure Collective, the 40-year-old member association for the active outdoor industry, heads to Providence, RI this month to host the New England Winter Expo.
Patagonia Opens Store At Harvard Square
Patagonia has opened a new store in Harvard Square in Boston’s Cambridge section at 39 Brattle Street.
Contigo Partners With Coachella
Contigo, the maker of water bottles and travel mugs owned by Newell Brands, announced a partnership with Coachella to become the festival’s official reusable bottle partner in 2020. The collaboration aims to reduce single-use PET plastic and encourage reusability throughout the festival and beyond.
Report: Sanuk’s General Manager Exits
Magnus Wedhammar, who has been Sanuk’s general manager since July 2016, has departed the brand, according to a report from Shopeatsurf.
Mayfly Outdoors Names Craig Baker As President And CEO
Mayfly Outdoors, a manufacturer of fly-fishing products and the parent company of Abel Reels, Ross Reels and Airflo, promoted Craig Baker to president and CEO.
The Big Gear Show Hires Interbike’s Former Show Director
The Big Gear Show, a new outdoor industry trade show focused on hardgoods, with an emphasis on paddling, cycling, climbing, and camping gear, announced the appointment of Lance Camisasca to be its bike show director.
Evolv Gets New General Manager
The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country and Evolv, has hired William (Bill) Sinoff as general manager of Evolv climbing shoes.
DPS Skis Partners With Madison Rose Ostergren
DPS, the maker of skis, signed former NCAA Division I standout alpine ski racer Madison Rose Ostergren to an athlete contract.
Spokane’s Mountain Gear To Close
Mountain Gear in Spokane, WA, is closing after 37 years in operation. The retailer blamed online competition.
REI Speaks Out On Tongass National Forest
With the opportunity for public comment on changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule proposed by the Trump administration coming to an end, REI Co-op submitted a strongly worded letter endorsing Alternative #1 (no action) on the proposed changes.
Berghaus Hires New Head Of Category
Berghaus, the UK-based outdoor owned by Pentland Brands, appointed Paul Anderton as head of category for product and innovation.
The Pro’s Closet Announces New Facility,
The Pro’s Closet, a leading seller of pre-owned bikes and components based in Boulder, CO, announced that it has leased an additional 28,000-square-foot facility in Longmont, CO to accommodate its rapid growth.
Columbia Sportswear Set To Join S&P MidCap 400
Columbia Sportswear Company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Sub-Industry index.
