SGB Update Outdoor
O2COOL Acquired By Maurice Sporting Goods
Maurice Sporting Goods, which is owned by Middleton Partners, has acquired Chicago-based O2COOL, which makes portable fans, water-cooling hydration bottles, outdoor accessories and other novelty items. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Salewa North America Appoints Drew Saunders As Country Manager
Salewa North America, which operates the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the U.S. and Canada, has announced promotions within its North American leadership team—Drew Saunders has been named country manager, while Ross Herr was named sales and marketing manager
Diamond Brand Gear Promotes Lauren Rash To COO
Diamond Brand Gear, an American legacy in domestic outdoor gear manufacturing since 1881, has announced the promotion of Lauren Rash to COO. Previously VP of operations for Diamond Brand Gear, Rash has been with the brand since 2016, where she has excelled at manufacturing planning, product design, quality control and operations.
Yeti Set To Open Stores In Chicago And Charleston
Yeti plans to open its second and third stores in Chicago and Charleston, according to a regulatory filing.
Darn Tough Vermont Appoints Reps For Southern Region
Darn Tough Vermont, the maker of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, announced that effective immediately Apex Outdoor Sales is responsible for representing the Darn Tough brand covering all channels servicing Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO).
Ikon Pass Announces Partnership With Chile’s Valle Nevado
Ikon Pass has announced Valle Nevado in Chile as its newest partner, now offering access to nearly 77,000 acres at 37 mountain destinations across the planet.
Dorel Sports Sees Robust Growth In Q3
Dorel Sports’ revenue grew 6.6 percent in the third quarter to U.S.$219.1 million from U.S.$205.5 million, according to the financial report of its parent, Dorel Industries. Organic revenue grew approximately 11.8 percent.
ABEO Appoints SVP Of Global Business Development
ABEO, the comfort footwear brand, announced the hire of Brian Dillman as senior vice president of global business development.
Newell Brands Lifts Outlook On Q3 Beat
Newell Brands raised its guidance after reporting third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s targets excluding a goodwill impairment charge. Sales in the Home & Outdoor Living segment slid in part due to lost distribution for Coleman at a key U.S. retailer.
L.L.Bean To Expand Presence In Canada
L.L.Bean announced its first-ever entrée into the Canadian wholesale and brick and mortar retail market this fall with an exclusive agreement with Jaytex Group to distribute a broad assortment of L.L.Bean products. Jaytex Group, a 40-year old company, is a Canadian distributor of high-quality brand name outerwear and apparel.
Oros Closes $5 Million Funding Round
Oros, a digitally native performance apparel brand based in Cincinnati, OH, has secured a $5 million financing round.
Granite Gear Grounds Keepers Removed Over 3,400 Pounds Of Trash From Trails and Parks
This year, with the collective goal in mind to leave our wild places better, the Granite Gear Grounds Keepers removed 3,400 pounds of trash from long trails, section hikes and parks around the country.
Emerald Expositions Grows Revenue & Income In Q3
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., which owns and operates the Outdoor Retailer shows, on Thursday reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Emerald Expositions Announces Resignation of President and CEO, David Loechner
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., which owns and operates the Outdoor Retailer shows, on Thursday announced that, with the agreement of the company’s board of directors, David Loechner has resigned his position as president and CEO and as a member of the board, effective as of the close of business on November 8.
Duluth Holdings Announces Opening of 44th Store in Oklahoma City
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s casual wear, workwear and accessories, on Thursday announced the grand opening of its 44th store in Oklahoma City, OK.
