SGB Update Outdoor
ASA Celebrates Passing Of Modern Fish Act
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) celebrated the passage by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives of the , the Modern Fish Act.
Surf Technicians Expands Sales Team
Surf Technicians has launched a new sales strategy and team to support further growth. Current Southern California sales rep Ryan Mahoney is moving to Panama with his family and will manage all international sales with current and future distributors. Long time Surftech employee Joe Scaturro will take over the Southern California Territory as sales representative. Kyle Kamstra has joined the team as in-house West Coast customer care rep.
Haydenshapes Surfboards Forms New Distribution Partnership
Haydenshapes Surfboards has formed a new global distribution partnership with Surf Technician.
Poler Ceases Operations
Poler, the Portland-based outdoor apparel firm, has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate.
Aquilo Sports Extends Sponsorship Of Movistar Cyling Team
Aquilo Sports, known for its recovery pants, announced the continuation of its partnership with the Movistar Professional Cycling Team. 2019 marks the teams 40th consecutive season with its 25-rider men’s team and 12-member women’s team.
Introducing Catapult Outdoor Recreation Accelerator
Active Interest Media (AIM), the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), ICELab @ Western, and Moosejaw have joined forces to launch the Catapult Outdoor Recreation Accelerator open to outdoor industry startups throughout the U.S.
Callaway Golf Completes Jack Wolfskin Acquisition
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Jack Wolfskin for €418 million, or approximately $476 million. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s push into the active lifestyle category after its successful 2017 acquisitions of TravisMathew and Ogio.
Weber State To Host Outdoor Recreation Business Competition
Weber State University’s (WSU) Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center has announced its second annual Outdoor Weber outdoor recreation idea competition, sponsored by Camping World.
Darby Communications Announces 2019 Stand Up Initiative Partners
Darby Communications, a boutique public relations firm specializing in the outdoor, fitness and wellness industries, has announced selections for its 2019 Stand Up Initiative.
The Ski Monster Names Matt Berkowitz Brand Director
The Ski Monster, a Boston-based retailer, announced the hire of Matt Berkowitz as brand director. Berkowitz comes from a fifteen year tenure at Fischer Skis.
Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo Will Be App-Driven Event
Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo Nashville attendees will be able to guide themselves through the massive national event via the company’s mobile app.
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,
