SGB Update 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.
USA Cycling Announces Bouker Pool As CCO And Business Realignment
USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has named Bouker Pool as the organization’s first chief commercial officer, overseeing marketing, membership and sponsorship.
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.
Timberland Commits To Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years
Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future
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.
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Board
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced that Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok has joined its national board of directors.
Farm to Feet Appoints Sales Teams In Mid-Atlantic And Southwest
Farm to Feet, the makers of socks, announced that the brand will be represented by DIY Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic territory and the Sespe Group in the Southwest.
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.
Dorel Expands Cannondale Brand Team
Dorel Sports appointed Nick Larsen as creative director of Cannondale Global and Dennis Kim, marketing director of Cannondale Global.
Hestra Appoints Managing Director
Hestra-Handsken AB has appointed Anton Magnusson as managing director for Hestra Gloves. Magnusson is one of two master certified glove cutters in Scandinavia and the fourth generation of the Magnusson family to assume leadership of Hestra.
Ikon Pass Expands Into Europe
Alterra Mountain Company said Zermatt in Switzerland has become the first European destination partner on the Ikon Pass. Now Ikon Pass holders have access to snow at 41 global destinations across five continents.
Armada Skis Names Matt Rihm Director Of Product And Innovation
Armada Skis announced Matt Rihm will join the ski and apparel manufacturer’s product development team in the role of director of product and innovation. He most recently served as Rossignol Ski Company’s alpine product manager.
