SGB Update Outdoor
REI To Open Grand Rapids Store
In spring 2019, outdoor co-op REI will open a new store in Grand Rapids, MI, the state’s second-largest city. With close proximity to the Grand River, Lake Michigan and the Huron-Manistee National Forests, Grand Rapids is Western Michigan’s hub for outdoor recreation.
Outdoor Filmmakers Launch Kickstarter To Fund Documentary
Outdoor filmmakers Tom Deschenes and Andrew Bydlon have launched a Kickstarter to fund the completion of their documentary film titled “7 Generations.”
Big 5 Sporting Goods Misses On Income, Revenue
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 of $0.2 million, or (1) cent per share, compared to net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 of $2.8 million, or 13 cents per diluted share. Analysts had expected a profit of 11 cents per share.
Gander Outdoors Opens Stores In Tampa & Pensacola, FL
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Tampa and Pensacola, FL.
Rocky Brands’ Q2 Profits Soar
Rocky Brands Inc. reported profits in the second quarter jumped 73.3 percent, thanks to high-single-digit growth in wholesale sales and expanding gross margins.
Outdoor Project’s ‘Women In The Wild 2018’ Celebrates Outdoor Women
Outdoor adventure and travel media platform Outdoor Project—found online at outdoorproject.com—publicly shared the growing excitement generated from the launch of Women in the Wild 2018.
First Annual National Summit Day To Benefit Big City Mountaineers
Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a provider of life-changing wilderness experiences to under-resourced youth, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Backpacker Magazine for the inaugural National Summit Day on Aug 4.
Raen Forms Raen Europe, Appoints Christian Grund As European GM
California-based eyewear brand Raen has announced plans to further expand the company’s global footprint with the formation of Raen Optics GmbH, or Raen Europe. The new division will be led by Christian Grund, the founder of Raen’s former European eyewear distributor, Eyegents
The North Face Appoints New Heads Of Product And Merchandising
The North Face announced the appointment of Kelly Cortina as vice president of global product and Darren Cookson as global vice president of merchandising for The North Face, effective immediately. Cortina was most recently VP global merchandising, Center of Excellence at Under Armour while Cookson was VP of product & merchandising EMEA, The North Face.
Bass Pro’s Rogers Location To Become First U.S. Combo Store
Bass Pro’s Outdoor World in Rogers, AK, will undergo an extensive renovation to feature Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Tracker Boats together under one roof for the first time. The location will add a new boat center and significantly expanded fishing and apparel departments.
Bass Pro To Open First Store Since Cabela’s Merger Close
Bass Pro Shops plans this fall to open the company’s first store since the closing of the merger with Cabela’s. The new Outpost in Halifax, Nova Scotia will feature dedicated sections for Bass Pro, Cabela’s and Tracker Boats.
Woolmark Performance Challenge Announces 10 Finalists For Inaugural Award
The Woolmark Company and Adidas have announced the 10 finalists for the inaugural Woolmark Performance Challenge. The Woolmark Performance Challenge is a new annual competition for tertiary students aimed at pushing the limits of product innovation.
Klean Kanteen Retains South Korea Distributor
Klean Kanteen, a leader in the reusable drinkware, signed with Shinmyung Glovix distributor in South Korea to help retain and grow one of the company’s largest markets in Asia.
Study: Spending Time Outside Is Good For You
Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Steady Occupancy And Revenue Figues Continue At Southeast Destinations Lodging
In the most recent lodging data for the Southeast released last week by Vermont-based Inntopia in their DestiMetrics Monthly Market Briefing, participating destination communities at seven resorts in four southeastern states including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Alabama are maintaining consistent occupancy and revenues for both the month of June and the full summer season.
