SGB Update Outdoor
BioLite’s CEO Jonathan Cedar Named To OIA’s Board Of Directors
BioLite, a specialist in energy solutions, announced the company’s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Cedar has been elected to the Outdoor Industry of America’s Board of Directors.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening in Rockford, IL
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Rockford, IL. The 31,000-square-foot location is one of three facilities in the state.
Camping World Announces Plans For 14 Gander Outdoors/Camping World Multi-Brand Locations
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that 14 of the company’s retail locations will operate with a cobranded offering showcasing both Gander Outdoors products and services for the outdoor enthusiast and Camping World parts, accessories and services for the RV enthusiasts.
Mark Walsh To Lead Avenue
Mark Walsh, the former CEO of Vestis Retail Group (Eastern Mountain Sports/Bob’s Stores), has been appointed chief executive officer of the Avenue brand of women’s plus-size fashion apparel, footwear and accessories.
Progression Brands Group (PBG) Announces New Executive Board
Progression Brands Group (PBG), an equity investment and operating company in the active lifestyle category, announced new executive board appointments and strategic market relationships.
RECALL: Camso Dirt To Snow Bike Conversion Kits
About 480 Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits sold in the U.S. are being recalled, as well as 430 sold in Canada.
Wigwam Mills Extends Partnership With Coyote Peterson
Wigwam Mills Inc. extended its partnership with Coyote Peterson, adventurer, conservationist, videographer and host of the Brave Wilderness shows through 2018.
Topo Athletic Joins Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance welcomed the company’s newest member, Topo Athletic.
WakaWaka Co-Founder Named Top Conscious Business Leader
The quarterly print magazine Conscious Company has named Maurits Groen, co-founder and co-CEO of WakaWaka, the maker of solar-powered flashlights and chargers, as one of the company’s Top Conscious Business Leaders 2018.
Retail Imports To Set New Record This Month
Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just took effect, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Helen of Troy’s Houseware’s Sales Climb 19 Percent
The gains reflected incremental distribution with existing domestic customers, an increase in online sales, new product introductions for both the Hydro Flask and OXO brands, an increase in sales into the club channel, an acceleration of Hydro Flask orders by retailers in advance of the Hydro Flask integration into the Helen of Troy ERP system and international growth.
June Retail Jobs Increase But Trade War Could Turn Confidence
Retail industry employment in June increased by 50,200 jobs unadjusted over the same time last year despite a seasonally adjusted drop from May of 25,800, the National Retail Federation said Friday. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs over May, the Labor Department said.
Hawaii Bans Sale Of Sunscreens With Coral-Harming Chemicals
Hawaii became the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Judge Sides With L.L.Bean In Return Policy Challenge
A federal judge has rejected an Illinois customer’s lawsuit challenging L.L.Bean’s new policy that put limits on its famous lifetime guarantee.
SylvanSport’s Outdoor Industry Leadership Recognized By North Carolina
SylvanSport was honored with a visit from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC First Lady Kristen Cooper. The Coopers met with Tom Dempsey, SylvanSport founder/CEO, to discuss the importance of the Outdoor Industry to the state’s economy.
