SGB Update Outdoor

Winnebago Industries To Acquire Premium RV Manufacturer Newmar

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Newmar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized recreation vehicles (RVs) for total consideration valued at approximately $344 million.

Patagonia Sues Amazon Reseller

Patagonia is suing third-party seller Kimberly McHugh for selling Patagonia-branded products through Amazon and other platforms without authorization, according to thefashionlaw.com.

J.C. Penney To Open Outdoor-Themed In-Store Shops

J.C. Penney said Tuesday that it plans to launch an Outdoor Shop, selling apparel and other excursion gear, in 100 of its roughly 830 department stores next month. The company also announced the launch of an in-house brand called St. John’s Bay Outdoor.

Surf Industry Unites To Raise Money For Hurricane Dorian Relief

Led by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, the surf industry is coming together to help the victims Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All funds will be routed to Waves For Water, who is on the ground in the Bahamas working to secure access to clean drinking water through the strategic implementation of water filtration systems, crucial in preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses.

NOLS Appoints Terri Watson As President

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOL) announced that Terri Watson was selected by the NOLS Board of Trustees as the school’s sixth president. Watson succeeds John Gans who announced last November that he planned to step down after 24 years in the role.

Duluth Holdings CEO Resigns

Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) announced that Stephanie Pugliese resigned as president and chief executive officer to pursue another opportunity. Founder Stephen L. Schlecht will reassume the role of CEO.

Top Of The World Partners With Spyder

Top of the World and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a partnership to create a Spyder collegiate apparel collection. The Spyder assortment will launch in major retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, Lids, Scheels and select campus bookstores this September.

Surf Expo Cancelled Due To Hurricane Dorian

Due to the continued threat of Hurricane Dorian on Orlando, the state of Florida, the southeast and the east coast, Surf Expo announced that it will cancel the 2019 event, as well as the pre-show outdoor festival, Waterfest, on September 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Bravo Sports Acquires Dwindle Distribution

Bravo Sports, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, has acquired Dwindle Distribution. The seller was Globe International. No financial terms were disclosed.

Two Former VF Executives Join Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced two key senior hires to lead its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Daniel Le Vesconte and Olga Wu recently joined A&F Co. as group vice presidents, overseeing the company’s EMEA and APAC operations, respectively.