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GoPro Appoints Jim Lanzone To Board Of Directors
GoPro Inc. on Thursday announced that Jim Lanzone, chief digital officer of CBS Corp. and CEO of CBS Interactive, has joined GoPro’s board of directors.
OIA Applauds California For Creating Office Of Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauded California’s legislature in recognizing the power of the state’s growing $92 billion outdoor recreation economy by passing AB 1918, the bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation.
Incipio Sells Braven To Zagg
Incipio Group has sold Braven Audio, the maker of waterproof Bluetooth speakers, to Zagg Inc.
Ikon Pass Adds Japan’s Niseko United
Ikon Pass holders will now have access to more than 72,000 skiable acres over three continents with the addition of Niseko United, located on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido.
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Debuts In November
Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. tradeshow and premier business event for the outdoor industry, will launch the winter season this November at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Denver.
Ikon Pass Expands Regional Access Into Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Northeast
The Ikon Pass community has expanded to all corners of the country with the addition of The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, Cypress Mountain in British Columbia and Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan.
Dick’s Q2 Misses Sales Estimates
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a modest gain in profits that easily topped Wall Street’s targets, but sales came in lower than plans due to the company’s decision to exit some hunt and electronics categories and “significant declines” at Under Armour. Dick’s lifted earnings guidance but lowered the company’s comp guidance for the year.
Black Diamond Sends Walmart Cease And Desist Letter
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. sent Walmart a cease and desist notice in response to news Monday announcing the launch of a new outdoor website on Walmart.com curated by Moosejaw. In response, Wal-Mart in a statement said it feels the Premium Outdoor site will be a “really positive development” for the outdoor community and Wal-Mart and Moosejaw will continue to seek out brands that “share our commitment to driving a truly inclusive outdoor industry.”
Garmont Expands North American Sales Team
Garmont expanded its sales team with the addition of the Outside Group and JCA Sales.
Merrell Names Adam Craig VP Sales, U.S.
Merrell announced the appointment of Adam Craig to the position of vice president of sales, U.S. For the last 20 years, Craig has been with Columbia Sportswear in various sales roles. Since 2013, he served as the director of U.S. sales for Columbia Footwear.
Ikon Pass Adds Taos Ski Valley
The Ikon Pass announced that Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico will join the Ikon Pass community for winter 2018/2019, offering expanded access across the Rockies from British Columbia to New Mexico.
Stio Ramps Up Hiring
Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, recently announced numerous new hires to support the company’s continued growth.
Surf9 Lands On 2018 Inc. 5000 List
Surf9 LLC, a designer and manufacturer of footwear and inflatable watersports products, has made the annual Inc. 5000 List by Inc. Magazine at the 2,439th spot.
REI To Hold Instagram Contest Around HBO’s Camping Series
REI Co-op partnered with HBO to launch a nationwide Instagram contest, #CampingHBOContest, to celebrate the release of HBO’s new, original comedy series Camping, starring Jennifer Garner. Advance screening parties at will be held at three REI flagship stores across the country.
5.11 Tactical Appoints New CEO
5.11 Tactical announced today that Francisco Morales, co-founder and president of 5.11, has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer, effective September 4. 5.11 also announced the appointment of Matt Hyde as executive chairman.
