SGB Update Outdoor
Columbia Announces Closing in Buyout of China JV With Swire Resources
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Wednesday announced that effective January 2, 2019, it has closed its buyout of the remaining 40 percent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Co., the joint venture in China with Swire Resources Ltd., a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Ltd.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Names Peter Novak As President
Adventure apparel and accessories company Sherpa Adventure Gear on Wednesday announced that Peter Novak will be joining the Sherpa team as president. In his role, Novak will oversee commercial strategy, sales, marketing and branding at Sherpa.
The North Face Relocating Downtown Manhattan Store
The North Face is relocating its store at 139 Wooster Street in lower Manhattan to a larger location nearby at 584-588 Broadway.
Camping World Announces Executive Management Realignment
Camping World Holdings Inc. said Roger Nuttall had resigned from his position as president of the company’s dealership group and his responsibilities will be divided up between Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO, and four tenured Divisional RV presidents with extensive experience in the RV industry,
Christy Sports Rolls Out ERP Program
Christy Sports plans to implement a new ERP (enterprise resource planning) program to support its expansion. The first phase of the implementation is complete with Financials, Merchandising, POS, Mobile, Gift Card and Loyalty modules currently operational across the Christy Sports BootDoctors storefronts.
Safilo Renews Havaianas Eyewear License
Safilo Group and Alpargatas, the parent of Havaianas, announced the early renewal of their global Havaianas eyewear license, now running until the end of December 2024.
Newell Brands Completes Divestitures Of Pure Fishing And Jostens
Newell Brands Inc. announced that it has completed divestitures of two businesses, Pure Fishing and Jostens, as the company continues to execute on its Accelerated Transformation Plan, designed to create a simpler, faster, stronger consumer-focused portfolio of leading brands.
MTV’s SnowGlobe Expands Sponsorship Program For 2018 Festival
MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival announced an expanded sponsorship program for the festival’s eighth installment on December 29-31, 2018, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The annual three-day event welcomes more than 20,000 fans each day with a mix of musical performances, live action sports, and interactive art exhibitions.
Noso Patches Awarded Economic Development Grant
Noso Patches, the maker of all-purpose patches that fix rips, snags and tears, was awarded a Kickstart: Wyoming grant this month by the Wyoming Business Council, the state of Wyoming’s Economic Development Agency.
Burton U∙S∙Open To Stay In Vail For Three More Years
Burton Snowboards, the Town of Vail, and Vail Mountain officially announced a three-year contract extension that will keep the Burton U∙S∙Open Snowboarding Championships in Vail, CO through 2021.
Former NYC Marathon Exec Mary Wittenberg Joins EF Education First
EF Education First (EF), the world leader in international education, announced that experienced sport and fitness executive Mary Wittenberg has joined EF as president of EF Pro Cycling. Wittenberg will help position the team for future success and promote EF’s mission of opening the world through education by encouraging people to step outside of their comfort zones and explore the world.
NormaTec Partners With USA Nordic
USA Nordic announced a new partnership with NormaTec that includes a NormaTec recovery center at their new training facility.
RAVE Reviews Releases Ranking Of 10 Best Ski Towns In America
The top five are Bend, OR; Telluride, CO; Sandpoint, ID; Jackson Hole, WY; and Truckee, CA.
ACT Lab Earns Contract From National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
ACT Lab, the independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the motorcycle, bike and outdoor industries, has earned a repeat 5-year contract from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Southeast Lodging Properties Booming This Winter Season
Aggregated data for lodging properties in nine Southeast destinations in five southeastern states are posting gains in occupancy and revenue for five of the six winter months – but the data is somewhat of an anomaly this year as the impact of Hurricane Michael along the Florida Panhandle has significantly shifted usage of units in the region, according to Inntopia.
