SGB Update Outdoor
Yakima Expands Retail Training Program For 2018
The program includes both hands-on training at clinics and events across the country, and online training through the Yakima Garage and Brandlive.
Yeti Withdraws IPO Plans
Yeti Holdings Inc. has ended its plans to go public due to “market conditions.”
The Conservation Alliance Contributes $800,000 In Grants To 21 Organizations
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $800,000 to 21 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Greenfield, IN
The 45,000-square-foot store will be one of three Gander Outdoor retail locations in Indiana.
VF Corp. Receives National Award From The U.S. Association Of Former Members Of Congress
The Corporate Statesmanship Award recognizes outstanding corporate leadership and citizenship, including companies that exemplify service and commitment to improving the lives of others.
Yue Yuen’s 2017 Earnings Dip
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported earnings in the year were slightly down despite a 7.6 percent gain in sales.
Navajo Incorporated Acquires Maxx HD Sunglasses
Navajo Incorporated, a provider of eyewear with the Piranha brand, announced that they have acquired Maxx HD Sunglasses, a Colorado-based national distributor of sports, motorsports and NCAA-licensed sunglasses.
Boardriders Reaffirms Billabong Acquisition Is Best Value for Shareholders
Boardriders, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes brands, reaffirmed that its proposed acquisition of Billabong International Limited is in the best interest of all shareholders.
Dorel Industries Takes Charges On Toys “R” Us Liquidation
Dorel Industries Inc. said it recorded a charge of $3.8 million tied to the liquidation of Toys“R”Us U.S. Of the charge, $0.7 million is within Dorel Juvenile and $3.1 million is within Dorel Sports.
L.L. Bean To Open Its First Boston Store In April
Opening-day festivities will include the Red Sox World Series trophies and former star players Jim Rice, Luis Tiant and Dennis Eckersley.
Gander Outdoors Opens Locations in In Chambersburg, PA And Forest Lake, MN
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, has opened locations in Chambersburg in Pennsylvania and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
LeftLane Sports Starts Film Series To Support Local Outdoor Non-Profits
LeftLane Sports, the online retailer based in San Luis Obispo, CA, recently hosted a local screening of a popular rock climbing film while contributing to a local nonprofit.
Croakies To Sponsor GoPro Mountain Games
Croakies has reached an agreement with the Vail Valley Foundation to expand its sponsorship of the 2018 GoPro Mountain Games as Official Outdoor Retention Products Company for the event.
Katadyn Group Hires Global Head Of Digital
Katadyn Group welcomed Teresa Coryell House to the team as new global head of digital. Coryell House comes to Katadyn Group with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce with a number of notable brands, including Yoplait and Halo Top.
Deuter Taps Westbay Trading Company For Great Lakes Sales Territory
Westbay Trading Company will take over sales in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan for Deuter USA
