SGB Update Outdoor
The American Alpine Club To Double Down On Climate Advocacy
The American Alpine Club (AAC), the country’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy organization, said it is taking immediate steps to measure, minimize, and offset the organization’s own carbon emissions, as well as to divert staff resources and financial support toward political advocacy, scientific research through grants, and developing resources for members to make sustainable choices as they plan trips and expeditions.
Fischer Skis Promotes Chris Hall To Nordic Racing Director
Fischer Skis, based in Auburn, NH, announced the promotion of Chris Hall to Nordic racing director.
Jenn Dice Promoted To Chief Operating Officer At PeopleForBikes
PeopleForBikes, the U.S. national bike advocacy, promotion and industry association, announced that Jenn Dice, vice president of the organization’s Business Network, has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Moody’s Completes Periodic Review of Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service said it completed a periodic review of the ratings of Bass Pro Group, L.L.C and essentially affirmed the company’s Ba3 corporate debt rating.
Tapestry Appoints Former VF Corp Exec As COO
Tapestry Inc., the parent of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, appointed Thomas A. Glaser, as chief operations officer. He most recently held the position of vice president, VF Corporation and president, supply chain.
Canada Goose’s Q4 Revenues Climb 25 Percent
Canada Goose reported flat earnings on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter ended March 31 while revenues rose 25.1 percent.
Bass Pro Announces New President Of White River Marine Group
White River Marine Group, the marine manufacturing division of the Bass Pro Shops family, announced that Zach Kauk will become its next president. Kauk will begin immediately and assume full leadership responsibilities on September 1, 2019 following the retirement of outgoing president Les Crawford.
RECALL: Revelate Designs Bicycle Seat Bags
About 1,250 bicycle seat bags from Revelate Designs are being recalled.
52 Businesses Urge Secretary Perdue To Protect Utah’s National Forest Lands
Fifty-two businesses from across the country joined The Conservation Alliance in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to protect North America’s wild places by upholding the National Roadless Rule.
Evo To Relocate Headquarters
Seattle-based action sports and outdoor retailer Evo announced it is relocating its current headquarters to a new location at the Cedar Speedster building at 401 North 36th Street in Fremont this fall.
Emerald Expositions Names Brian Field As Chief Operating Officer
Emerald Expositions Events Inc. announced the appointment of Brian Field as chief operating officer. For the last five years, Field was COO of UBM Americas.
American Airlines Waives Fees For Many Oversized Items
American Airlines is eliminating its hefty oversize bag fees for large sports equipment and musical instruments ahead of the summer travel season. Passengers checking items including surfboards, skis and bikes will now pay standard checked bag fees instead of an oversize bag fee of $150 each way on domestic flights.
Duluth Trading Announces Grand Opening Of Its 53rd Store in Danbury
Duluth Trading Company announced the grand opening of its 53rd store in Danbury, CT.
VF Corporation Completes Separation Of Kontoor Brands
VF Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company.
OIA Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Announces Capstone Projects
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced capstone projects for Class 4 of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy (FLA), an immersive leadership experience for the next generation of outdoor industry game-changers. This year’s class includes 35 driven emerging leaders from REI, Yakima, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Backcountry.com, The North Face, Outdoor Research, Burley and others.
