SGB Update Outdoor
Industrial Revolution Hires New President
Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of essential outdoor accessories, announced the addition of Drew Keegan as its new president. Before coming to IR, Keegan spent 18 years at Cascade Designs.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Murfreesboro, TN, Store In Summer 2019
Sportsman’s Warehouse is planning to open a new store in Murfreesboro, TN, in the summer of 2019.
OIA Names Amy Horton as Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) on Wednesday announced that Amy Horton will join the OIA executive team as senior director of sustainable business innovation.
Thule’s Q4 Sales Climb 15 Percent
Thule Group reported revenues rose 15 percent in the fourth quarter although operating income declined slightly.
Shimano’s Revenues Expand 3.6 Percent In 2019
Shimano reported operating income rose 2.1 percent in 2019 as sales improved 3.6 percent.
Kelty Announces Senior Management Promotions
Kelty on Tuesday announced two senior management changes. The brand named Russ Rowell senior vice president and general manager, and Vincent Mares senior creative director, overseeing Kelty product design and visual direction.
REI CEO Jerry Stritzke Resigns Over Investigation Into ‘Personal, Consensual Relationship’
REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke resigned February 11 after the company’s “investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding a personal and consensual relationship between Jerry and the leader of another organization in the outdoor industry.”
Wolverine Sets New Stock Buyback Program, Raises Dividend
Wolverine World Wide announced a number of actions that reflect its continuing commitment to enhance shareholder value. These include a new share repurchase program, a substantial increase in the company’s quarterly dividend, and further details on the recent amendment to its credit agreement and improved capital structure.
LifeSaver Announces Exclusive Research Partnership With National Graphene Institute
LifeSaver, a UK-based manufacturer of portable and reusable water filtration systems, is thrilled to announce an exclusive contract with the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester.
Paddlesports Retailer Opens Registration For 2019 Show
Paddlesports Retailer, the official national trade show of the paddlesports industry, has opened registration for the 2019 show, welcoming exhibitors, retailers, working media, independent reps and nonprofits. The show will take place from August 26 through August 29, 2019, at Oklahoma City’s Riversport Rapids and Cox Convention Center.
Vail Resorts Announces Sale Of Future River Run Base Area Development Site
Vail Resorts announced today that the sale of a parcel of land at the base of the River Run Gondola in Keystone to Colorado-based One River Run Acquisition, LLC (ORRA) has closed.
Hydro Flask Expands Global Presence With Distribution In Korea
Hydro Flask, maker of insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Ltd. company, announced it will expand its growing global presence within the Asia-Pacific market this winter.
USA BMX Foundation And Mongoose Partner On Youth Educational Programs
USA BMX, the world’s largest BMX racing organization, has partnered with Mongoose to bring their educational programming into schools across the country. Each one of these programs focuses on STEM education through hands-on, project-based learning concepts.
Running Industry Standouts Honored At 2019 Running USA Industry Conference
BolderBOULDER’s Cliff Bosley and Boilermaker’s Jim Stasaitis were inducted to Hall of Champions and Amy Frostick honored with Women’s Leadership Award at Running USA’s Industry Conference held in Puerto Rico.
Performance Bicycle To Shutter Stores By Early March
Performance Bicycle will close all 60 of the remaining stores by March 2, according to Bicycle Retailer.
