SGB Update Outdoor
Study: Air Pollution Impacting U.S. National Park Visitation
More than 300 million visitors travel to U.S. national parks every year to experience America’s iconic landscapes. But poor air quality in parks may negatively affect visitation, according to a study published in Science Advances by researchers from Iowa State University and Cornell University.
L.L.Bean Celebrates Grand Opening In New Haven
L.L.Bean announced the grand opening of the company’s newest retail store at The Shops at Yale in the Broadway District of New Haven.
CamelBak Appoints Greg Williamson As President
CamelBak has appointed Greg Williamson as president of the company, effective July 16. Williamson has experience in consumer products and large global brands, specifically in strategy and product development, channel marketing and brand building and international markets.
La Sportiva Appoints Director Of Sales
La Sportiva announced the hiring of Wes Green as director of sales. Replacing long time sales leader Mark Day, who has retired, Green joins the brand from Big Agnes.
Hoka, Sanuk And Teva Announce Partnership With Camber Outdoors
Hoka One One, Sanuk and Teva , divisions of Deckers Brands, announced they recently joined Camber Outdoors as corporate partners.
Alterra Appoints Kat Jobanputra To SVP Of Retail & Rental
Alterra Mountain Co. has appointed Kat Jobanputra to the position of senior vice president of retail/rental. Jobanputra has more than 30 years of experience in the resort retail/rental industry.
Yaktrax Opens Application for 2018-19 Ambassador Team
Yaktrax, the snow and ice traction brand, has opened the application portal for the company’s 2018-19 influencer team, #YakPak. Team members will represent Yaktrax as brand ambassadors to help grow awareness and create meaningful content for the brand from October 2018 through March 2019.
Thule Posts Double-Digit Increase In Q2 Earnings, Revenue
Thule Group AB reported first-quarter earnings improved 10.7 percent to SEK 385 million as revenue increased 10.2 percent to SEK 2.2 billion.
EMS/Bob’s Logs Loss For Sports Direct In Fiscal 2018
Sports Direct Inc. said Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, acquired in bankruptcy proceedings in May 2017, showed £9.2 million ($11.9 mm) in trading losses in the company’s fiscal year ended April 29.
HeiQ Partners With Concept III In North America
HeiQ Materials has announced a partnership with Concept III to strengthen the sales and support to the company’s brand partners in North America.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
“The upgrade reflects our expectation for continued improvement in operating performance and credit metrics over the next 12-18 months,” said Moody’s Lead Apparel Analyst Mike Zuccaro.
Body Glove Signs Chris Bertish
Body Glove International, a leading watersports and outdoor active brand since 1953, announced the signing of legendary athlete, speaker and philanthropist Chris Bertish as an official ambassador.
Sea To Summit Brings Andy Palmer On Board As General Manager
Sea to Summit, a supplier of backpacking, camping, paddling and adventure travel gear, welcomed Andy Palmer to the company’s North American executive team as the team’s general manager.
SylvanSport Continues Advocacy For Growth Of Outdoor Industry
SylvanSport CEO Thomas Dempsey worked closely with state officials, other North Carolina outdoor industry members and the North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Industry Office to host delegates from all 11 states with Outdoor Recreation Industry Offices last week in Asheville, NC.
Reasonworx Partners With Clim8 To Develop North American Brand Technology Partnerships
Reasonworx, the product development firm based in Salt Lake City, announced a new partnership with Clim8, a France-based intelligent thermal technology company.
