SGB Update Outdoor
Unifi Announces Recipients Of 2nd Annual Repreve Champions Of Sustainability Awards
Unifi Inc. announced its second annual Champions of Sustainability awards.This year, a total of 68 companies are being recognized as Champions of Sustainability – a 36 percent increase from last year’s total. With their help, Unifi said it has now recycled more than 14 billion bottles that are used to make its Repreve performance fiber.
Safilo’s Sales Rise 1.3 Percent In Q4
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported preliminary net sales in the fourth quarter equaled €249.1 million, up 1.3 percent at constant exchange rates and 1.8 percent at current exchange rates compared to the same period of 2017. The performance of the wholesale business was negative by 4.1 percent at constant exchange rates.
Yamaha Sponsors 2019 Major League Fishing Events
Yamaha announced that it has joined Major League Fishing (MLF) as an official outboard sponsor of the 2019 Bass Pro Tour.
Black Diamond To Sponsor Freeride World Tour
Black Diamond Equipment, along with its sister brand Pieps, are named as official supplier and safety partners for the Freeride World Tour for the next three years.
Polartec Commits To 100 Percent Recycled Materials And Biodegradability
Polartec, the producer of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, introduced its Eco-Engineering initiative to use recycled and biodegradable materials across its entire product line.
The Leisure Collective Appoints New General Manager USA
The Leisure Collective International (TLCI), owner and manufacturer of globally recognized brands ‘Creatures of Leisure’ and ‘OTIS Eyewear’ announced the appointment of Chad Crites to the position of general manager USA.
Reef Appoints Mike Jensen As President
Reef, the beach lifestyle brand, announced that it has appointed Mike Jensen as president. Jensen most recently served as general manager and head of brand of DC Shoes.
NPD To Acquire Assets Relating To SportsOneSource POS Sports And Outdoor Tracking Business
The NPD Group has signed an agreement with SportsOneSource, LLC (SOS) to acquire assets relating to the company’s SSI Data POS Sports and Outdoor tracking business. SportsOneSource will continue to support the active lifestyle market through its SGB Media publishing properties, including SGB Update, SGB Executive and SGB Today.
Outdoor Trade Groups Announce Collaborative Effort on Climate Change Solutions
On Wednesday, at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced the formation of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership, an alliance that will provide leadership on advocacy and inspire meaningful action on climate change across the outdoor business sector.
Primus and Brunton Hire Marketing Manager
Primus and Brunton, both Fenix Outdoor brands, announced the hire of experienced active lifestyle marketer Rebecca Day as marketing manager. She previously worked for Topo Designs and Thule.
Bern Helmets Announces New Executive Leadership And Advisers
Helmet maker Bern Helmets has appointed a new executive leadership team and board of advisers that is leading the company’s efforts in driving innovation, operational excellence and future growth.
Black Diamond Partners With Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort
Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is named as the exclusive brand partner by Whisper Ridge powder tours in Utah, the largest single-destination heli and cat skiing operation in the world.
Camping World Holdings Rolls Out Gander RV Super Centers
Camping World Holdings Inc. in an update said it has opened 12 Gander RV locations since the first opened in Kenosha, WI in the late summer of 2018. Eleven more are planned to open soon.
Leatherman Launches Ambassador Program
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. announced the launch of its first-ever ambassador program featuring “a collective of passionate storytellers, each embodying Tim Leatherman’s spirit of unwavering perseverance and commitment to hard work.”
Dissent Labs Socks To Be Distributed By Sidas Technologies
Sidas Technologies NA, Inc. has been named the new distributor for Dissent Labs winter socks for both the United States and Canada.
