SGB Update Outdoor
Merrell Launches Documentary Featuring Ambassadors Jason Antin And Mike Chambers
Merrell launched a video documentary titled “In Due Time” featuring ambassadors Jason Antin and Mike Chambers setting out to complete Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail by foot in the fastest known time.
Salomon Socks Secures Canadian Licensee
Intersocks Group announced the appointment of In-Sport Fashions Inc. as the company’s Canadian distributor for licensed Salomon socks. The deal will give Canadian retailers renewed access to Salomon’s collection of alpine ski, nordic ski, trail running and outdoor socks.
American Hiking Society Launches Vote Public Lands Campaign
Continuing the focus of protecting, preserving and expanding public lands, American Hiking Society announced the launch of a Vote Public Lands campaign to encourage the society’s members, supporters and the public to get involved and get educated on public lands issues.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Farm To Feet, Kavu, Rab And Sierra Designs
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this fall welcomes Farm to Feet, KAVU, Rab and Sierra Designs to the company’s national vendor network.
RECALL: Canyon Mountain Bikes
About 820 Canyon Mountain Bikes that were sold on online at Canyon’s website are being recalled. The chainstays can crack which can lead to failure of the chainstay, rear wheel detachment and loss of control, posing a crash hazard.
Origin Becomes A Founding Partner Protect Our Winters Canada
Origin, an outdoor-focused marketing agency, announced the company’s commitment to climate change awareness via a partnership with Protect Our Winters Canada.
Kitsbow Cycling Apparel To Sponsor Bookwalter Binge Gran Fond
Kitsbow, the cycling apparel brand, has joined the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo as a major sponsor of the event.
Chums Introduces Ambassador Team
Chums, eyewear retainer and outdoor accessory brand, announced the company’s sixteen-member ambassador team. The team includes anglers Blake Wilson, LeAndra Guerike, Tyler Woolcott and Noah Lynk; paddlers Shane Green, Tyler Bradt, Jo-Beth Stamm, Tyler Soule, Seaver Taylor and Bobby Perkins and Explorers Anna Wong, Kaitlyn Farrington, Stacy Bare, Eric Balken, Amy David and Kristian DeWolfe.
Cabela’s Credit Card Staffers Face Lay Offs
Capital One Financial, which bought the credit card operation of the former Cabela’s, said 153 employees in Lincoln, NE, will be laid off. In June, about 450 people had been working in Lincoln, NE, servicing the customers of the Cabela’s CLUB card, according to the Omaha-World Herald.
RECALL: Marker Kingpin Ski Bindings
About 4,100 Kingpin Ski Bindings from Marker sold in the U.S. are being recalled.
Spyder Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of 2018 ColderBOLDER
BolderBOULDER Inc, organizers of the ColderBOLDER 5K, announced Spyder as the presenting sponsor for Colorado’s coldest 5K.
OutsidePR Expands Director Team With Addition of Massimo Alpian
San Francisco-based public relations and sports marketing agency OutsidePR has appointed longtime outdoor industry professional Massimo Alpian as account director. Alpian, a seasoned marketer and driven endurance athlete and skier, will be based in Boulder, CO.
BlackStrap Expands Made-in-USA Operation With New HQ, Staff, Retailers
BlackStrap, a made-in-USA manufacturer of facemasks and accessories for winter sports, anglers and outdoor recreationists, has announced the acquisition of a new headquarters facility, as well as the addition of employees and retailers nationwide.
Elan Sports USA Expands In-House Team and Appoints New Colorado Sales Reps
Elan Sports USA, an independent subsidiary of Slovenian-based Elan Skis, heads into the 2018/19 winter season with a several new hires and positions focused on representing the brand in the U.S. market. The recent formation of Elan USA in April 2018, combined with Elan Skis’ global growth and strategic vision, has created opportunity to infuse new talent and skill sets.
Hydro Flask Segment Outperforms For Helen Of Troy
Helen of Troy reported sales in the company’s Housewares segment, which includes OXO and Hydro Flask, increased 19.4 percent in the second quarter ended August 31, to $137.5 million. The company significantly increased outlook for Houseware’s growth for the year.
