SGB Update Outdoor
DPS Skis Hires European Sales Manager
DPS, makers of ski products, recently hired Louis Boudrias as part of the company’s internal sales team expansion. Boudrias will serve as the brand’s European sales manager.
Colorado Teardrops Announces Expansion And Relocation
Colorado Teardrops, specializing in premium teardrop style trailers, announced that it’s relocating its headquarters to a new building on October 1, allowing for further expansion as the company grows.
Vasque Names Allison Gettings VP And General Manager
Vasque Footwear, part of the Red Wing Shoe Company, announced that Allison Gettings has been named vice president and general manager of Red Wing Vasque. George Curleigh, who has served as vice president and general manager for Vasque and Red Wing Heritage for two years, will pivot to focus exclusively on the global growth of Red Wing Heritage.
Vail Resorts Closes Its Acquisition Of 3 Resorts
Vail Resorts Inc. on Thursday announced that the company has closed on its acquisition of Triple Peaks LLC, the parent company of Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.
Panelists Announced For IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit At AB Show
Panelists have been announced for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on Thursday, November 8, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
Amazon Opening Store For 4-Star Rated Products
Amazon on Thursday opened Amazon 4-star, a new physical store where everything for sale is rated 4 stars and above, is a top seller, or is new and trending on Amazon.com.
Woolmark Appoints PR Agency
The Woolmark Company has hired Backbone Media to manage the company’s U.S. public relations activity in the sports and outdoor arena.
Bass Pro Sues Startups From Ex-Cabela’s Employees
Bass Pro is suing two startup retailers in Sidney, NE, started by former Cabela’s managers, charging they stole proprietary information and violated non-compete agreements in starting their businesses.
Timberland Hosts 21st Annual Serv-a-Palooza
Timberland is hosting the company’s annual Serv-a-Palooza volunteer initiative in more than 19 countries throughout the months of September and October. Timberland employees, partners and community members will address community-based needs around the globe from the company’s headquarters in Stratham, NH to Milan, Hong Kong, Mexico City and beyond.
OIA Endorses Maria Cantwell For U.S. Senate
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the association’s endorsement of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell for re-election because she is a longtime champion of the outdoor industry and actively works to bolster Washington state’s $26.2 billion outdoor recreation economy and the 201,000 jobs it supports.
New Zealand’s Kathmandu Sees 12 Percent Revenue Gain In Fiscal Year
Kathmandu Holdings Limited, the New Zealand and Australia-based outdoor retailer that recently-acquired the Oboz footwear brand, reported net earnings rose 32.9 percent in the year ended July 31 on an 117 percent revenue gain.
Timberland Renews Eyewear License
Marcolin Group, one of the world’s leading eyewear companies, and TBL Licensing LLC, announced the early renewal of the licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical frames and sunglasses.
Johnson Outdoors Announces Increase In Cash Dividend
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by the company’s Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per class A share and 12.73 cents per class B share.
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Assumes Ownership Of Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Program
With support from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and specifically the Outdoor Foundation (OF), the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) will assume ownership of the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge (ONCC) in the fall of 2018 and will work alongside OF staff to seamlessly transition assets, knowledge and resources.
Businesses Unite As Conservation Program Faces Expiration
The Conservation Alliance and Outdoor Industry Association released a letter Monday signed by more than 280 outdoor-focused businesses and organizations asking Congress to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full and dedicated funding.
