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Kathmandu Appoints Amy Beck As President Of Oboz/Kathmandu North America
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. on Thursday announced the appointment of Amy Beck to the position of president, Obōz/Kathmandu North America, based at the company’s North American headquarters in Bozeman, MT.
Head North America Appoints Winter Sports President
Head North American CEO/President, Kevin Kempin announced the promotion of Jon Rucker to president, Head/Tyrolia USA Winter Sports Division.
Stanley Parent Appoints CFO And COO
Pacific Market International (PMI), the manufacturer of food and beverage container solutions including the Stanley brand, announced David Parker has been hired as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Speaks Out On Promotional Emails
Gabe Maier, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance vice president, sent the following letter about promotional emails to the trade press on Wednesday. SGB is posting it in its entirety.
Peak Resorts Completes $31 Million In Capital Projects At 2 Ski Areas
Peak Resorts Inc. on Wednesday announced the completion of $31 million in capital improvements at Mount Snow and Hunter Mountain.
The Outbound Collective Launches Adventure Travel Marketplace
Digital adventure travel platform The Outbound Collective on Tuesday announced the launch of an adventure tour and lodging marketplace.
REI To Donate to Help Restore Parks Amid Shutdown
In a blog post, Jerry Stritzke, REI’s CEO, said the company will be giving “at least $250,000” to help with the restoration efforts from the damage caused by the government shutdown and called on others to aid in the restoration efforts.
Sierra Designs Successfully Settles Intellectual Property Dispute
Sierra Designs has announced the successful resolution of a challenge in German court to their intellectual property, regarding its zipperless sleeping bag, the Backcountry Bed.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints Martha Bejar To Board Of Directors
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. on Monday announced that Martha Bejar has been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective February 3, 2019. Following her appointment, the board will include eight members.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Same Store Sales Up 1.1 Percent In Q4
Sporting goods retailer Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. on Monday reported sales results for the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter and full year ended December 30, 2018.
Industrial Revolution Appoints New VP of Sales
Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of essential outdoor accessories, has announced the appointment of Rick Klug as vice president of sales.
Royal Robbins Makes New Hires To Support Growth
In the wake of significant investments from its new parent company, Royal Robbins is undergoing a brand transformation, bringing aboard 11 key new personnel in the last six months. The company also has opened a new global headquarters in downtown San Francisco, and has moved its distribution operations into a new state-of-the-art distribution facility in Louisville, CO.
Crocs Raises Fourth-Quarter Revenue Guidance
Crocs now anticipates fourth quarter revenues of $211 to $214 million; prior guidance was $195 to $205 million.
Oboz Footwear Named Official Footwear Of Mount Washington Observatory
Oboz Footwear has entered into a one-year sponsorship agreement with the Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) as its Official Footwear Provider.
American Hiking Society Calls For Parks To Reopen
The American Hiking Society sent out a statement said the country’s “National Parks and other public lands are suffering” and urged President Trump and lawmakers to end the shutdown.
