SGB Update Outdoor
VF, Patagonia and Thule Kick Off Outdoor Foundation’s Participation Campaign
VF Foundation pledged $1 million to the Outdoor Foundation’s core goal to invest in communities to help kids and families get outside–and do so more often. VF is joined by Patagonia and Thule, which have made significant multi-year pledges. In addition, REI has committed to a future investment.
OIA Releases Congressionial Scorecard To Support Vote
OIA released the association’s scorecard as the association announced a broader Vote the Outdoors campaign during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver. The campaign is aimed at educating elected officials, candidates and voters about the benefits of the outdoor recreation economy and important issues in their communities through social and earned media.
OIA Releases First-Ever Sustainability Report
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the association’s first-ever State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry report surveying 120 individual small, midsize and large companies in the outdoor industry to quantify the outdoor industry’s long-time collaborative efforts to reduce the impacts of its products and processes.
Bass Pro Exploring Adding Wahlburgers
Bass Pro Shops is exploring a deal to add the Wahlburgers chain to the company’s Bass Pro and possibly Cabela’s locations.
Luxottica Group Q2 Sales Improve
Luxottica Group S.p.A. reported net sales accelerated in the second quarter, growing by 1.4 percent at a currency-neutral basis. The results were driven by the strong performance of the Retail division and e-commerce platforms as well as solid growth in North America and Asia-Pacific.
Flip Flop Shops Announces Exclusive Events For Prospective Franchisees
Flip Flop Shops, recently acquired by Bearpaw, is hosting three special Shop Days for prospective owners. In order to meet demand, the company has selected Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Orlando as host cities.
Accell Group Sees Modest Growth In First Half
Accell Group N.V. reported sales rose 2.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first half on the back of strong demand for e-(performance) bikes. Lower sales were seen in the Benelux and North America.
World T.E.A.M.’S Inclusive Adventure Team Challenge Returns In September
The national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s annual Adventure Team Challenge will be held September 6 to 9 featuring athletes competing together in Colorado’s high Gore Mountain Range.
Newly Launched Shār Joins The Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance welcomed its newest member, Shār, makers of organic trail mix.
Rocky Mountain Underground Hires Outdoors Veterans, Green River Sales
Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU), the maker of handcrafted skis and packs, hired Green River Sales to help support sales and brand awareness in the Rockies and Mid West regions.
Norrøna Appoints Adam Chamberlain As U.S. Sales Manager
Norrøna, a Norwegian outdoor apparel brand, appointed outdoor industry veteran Adam Chamberlain as U.S. sales manager.
Solos Named Official Smart Glasses Partner Of Ironman
Solos, owned by Kopin Corporation, has become the Official Smart Glasses of Ironman North America and the Ironman World Championship.
Scarpa Promotes Sarah Fansler To Direct Sales Manager
Scarpa North America promoted Sarah Fansler, who has worked at the brand for the past three years, to direct sales manager.
Chaco Footwear Launches First Brand Campaign
Chaco Footwear, part of the Wolverine Worldwide portfolio, launched the company’s first brand campaign, titled “Life is Fantastic on Foot.”
VF Corp Lifts FY Outlook After Robust Q1 Results
VF Corp. reported earnings 62 percent on an adjusted basis in the first quarter ended June 30, to 43 cents a share, well above Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 33 cents. Sales grew 23 percent on a reported basis and were up 21 percent in constant dollars Currency-neutral sales jumped 32 percent at Vans and 5 percent at The North Face.
