SGB Update Outdoor
Goliath Acquires Tucker
Goliath, the maker of toys and games, acquired Tucker, the maker of outdoor toys that includes the Phlat Ball.
Skullcandy Launches Live Stream Concert Series
Audio brand Skullcandy Inc. has announced the launch of Now Feel This, a global live steam concert series dedicated to showcasing emerging artists. The first set of concerts will feature performances by White Reaper, Hinds and Now, Now.
Gore Fabrics Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Initiative
W.L. Gore’s fabrics division announced that the company is participating in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s “Make Fashion Circular” initiative. Gore fabrics is joining forces with some 20 global brands in a commitment to develop new pathways for the textile industry informed by the principles of a circular economy.
REI Unveils Outessafest Festival Details
REI has announced the 2018 dates and locations for two all-new one-day festivals celebrating women, music and the outdoors. The Outessafest festivals will be held at Patuxent River Park in the Washington, DC, area on Sept. 29 and at Shakori Hills in North Carolina on Oct. 20. Outessafest is inspired by women, but all are invited to attend the inclusive gathering.
Gander Outdoors Sets Opening For Eden Prairie
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Eden Prairie, MN.
OIA’s Beth Jensen Wins Environmental Leader Award
Beth Jensen, senior director of sustainable business innovation for Outdoor Industry Association, has been selected to receive an Environmental Leader 75 award from Business Sector Media.
Mountain Safety Research Named Innovator Of Year By Seattle Business Magazine
Mountain Safety Research has been named Seattle Business Magazine’s Manufacturing Company of the Year in the innovation category.
Scarpa Relaunches N.A. Website
Scarpa has relaunched the company’s North American website to place a bigger heritage as the company celebrates an 80-year anniversary.
Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events
Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
Fisher + Baker Hires East Coast Sales Representation
Fisher + Baker, the maker of fashionable menswear and outdoor lifestyle apparel, signed Jon and Tiffany Kalupa of the Avalon Group as the company’s East Coast sales representation.
North Face Endurance Challenge Series Commits To Reusable Cups
The North Face announced a commitment to eliminate disposable cups for its Endurance Challenge Series events. Hydrapak has been named as the official hydration sponsor of the series and will provide reusable Hydrapak Speedcups to runners.
DPS Appoints VP of Global Sales & North American Sales Director
Salt Lake City, UT-based ski manufacturer DPS has added sports industry veterans Sergio Kiehl and Steve Kropf to the brand’s internal sales team. Kiehl has been appointed vice president of global sales, and Kropf has been appointed North American sales director.
RECALL: Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Beacons
Ortovox is launching a precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche beacons running software version 2.1, no matter what color. This is due to a very rarely occurring software error that can cause a disruption of the transmission function, potentially prolonging the search process.
Yuba Opens New Distribution Center In France
Yuba Bikes is expanding distribution throughout France and Europe with the establishment of a new distribution center, Cargo Bike Distribution SAS, near Annecy, France.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
