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Outdoor Retailer Shifts To Three-Day Shows For 2019
Outdoor Retailer on Wednesday announced that all three shows in 2019 will now span three days. Dates for Summer Market in June and Winter Market in November will be adjusted down from four days, while January’s Snow Show remains three days as scheduled. All three shows will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Marquee Brands Acquires Dakine
Marquee Brands LLC announced that it has acquired the Dakine brand and all related intellectual property. In conjunction with the acquisition, Marquee Brands has entered into a long-term license agreement with JR286, which has acquired the operating assets of Dakine and will become Marquee Brands’ long-term operating partner for the brand.
Johnson Outdoors Names William D. Perez To Board
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced the appointment of William D. Perez as an independent director effective December 4, 2018.
ISA TanTec Progresses With The Expansion Of Existing Saigon Facility
Following the recent opening of its Saigon Showroom, ISA TanTec, an international eco-friendly leather manufacturer, reports on the progress of the further expansion of its existing tannery Saigon TanTec in Binh Duong province in order to meet the growing demand for its eco-friendly LITE leather.
Newell Brands Announces Tender Offers For $1.5 Billion Of Outstanding Debt
Newell Brands Inc. commenced debt tender offers to purchase for cash of $1.5 billion in debt. The company expects to fund the tender offers with the proceeds from divestitures under the company’s Accelerated Transformation Plan (including the divestitures of the Pure Fishing and Jostens businesses, if consummated), together with available cash on hand.
Roka Presents Strava Cycling Challenge
Roka Sports Inc., best known for its performance eyewear, announce its first Strava Challenge, the Roka Dirty 30.
GoPro Has Strong Black Friday And Cyber Monday
GoPro Inc. announced that the company enjoyed strong sell-through of its three-camera HERO7 lineup during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.
Moody’s Affirms Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed all ratings for Vista Outdoor Inc. following the company’s refinancing its unrated credit facility. The rating outlook remains negative.
The Conservation Alliance Announces New Board Member
The Conservation Alliance board elected Strick Walker, chief marketing officer at Merrell, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Walker was elected by the board of directors to fill a vacancy left by Chaco President Seth Cobb.
Ascent360 Heads into 2019 With An Investment Boost
Ascent360, a Golden-CO based software company with a focus outdoor-related companies, announced it has secured a Series A venture capital investment totaling $4.1 million.
OIA Welcomes Tariff Hike Delay
Said Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association. “OIA will continue to press the case that thousands of large and small retailers and manufacturers of outdoor products play a significant role in bolstering the U.S. economy and that U.S. trade policies should serve to help them continue to innovate and prosper.”
Icebreaker Opens New Bellevue Touch Lab And Re-Opens Portland Flagship
New Zealand-based Icebreaker opened a new Touch Lab in Bellevue, WA and re-open their Portland, OR flagship store.
Performance Bicycle To Liquidate All Doors
Performance Bicycle in an amended bankruptcy filing said Gordon Brothers, which was initially to liquidate 40 Performance Bicycle stores, has been retained to liquidate the chain’s remaining 62 stores. The chain’s owner indicated stores may be reopening as part of the restructuring.
Rusutsu, Japan, Joins Epic Pass For 2019/20 Winter Season
Vail Resorts Inc. on Monday announced a long-term alliance with Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, Japan, just 90 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport.
Julbo Eyewear Names David Crothers As New U.S. CEO
Julbo Eyewear, the French eyewear brand based in the Jura Mountains, has named David Crothers as the new CEO of U.S. operations.
