SGB Update Outdoor
VRX Fishing Sees Founder’s Sons Taking Reins in Joint Role
The parent company to the X Zone Lures and The Rod Glove brands confirmed that brothers Zac and Nick Van Ryn, the sons of founder and president Jim Van Ryn, took over the company’s reins on April 1.
Vail Resorts Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Goldstein will lead the company’s Epic Pass business, My Epic Gear membership business, data and analytics, digital experience and marketing for its portfolio of mountain destinations, rental, retail, and ski and ride school businesses.
MyStromer Reaches Settlement as Revolt Zycling Admits to Patent Infringement
The settlement comes after the Swiss Federal Patent Court and previously the Unified Patent Court ordered a preliminary prohibition on manufacturing and marketing against Revolt due to patent infringement for its Opium bikes.
Haro Bikes Hires New Inside Sales Representative
Haro hired Taylor Troney to its inside sales team. He held similar positions at Shimano and Speedplay and has both a supplier sales and retail background.
March Manufacturing PMI at 50.3 Percent; Textile Mills Lead Sector with Growth
A Manufacturing PMI above 42.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.
Rapala VMC Sees Shuffling of Operations Leadership Roles
Stanislas de Castelnau, EVP and head of operations retired at the end of March after a 23-year career at Rapala VMC. Tuomas Akkanen, EVP and head of group supply chain and winter sports, and COO Jean-Philippe Nicolle will succeed him.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints Head of Australia and New Zealand
The company appointed Lim Mi-Kyoung as SVP, head of Australia and New Zealand, reportedly overseeing its regional expansion, focused on brand development and driving long-term growth.
Anon and Burton Secure Legal Win in German Federal Patent Court
Following a 26-month legal battle in the German Federal Patent Court concerning intellectual property rights regarding WaveCel technology, the court fully confirmed Burton Snowboard’s position and declared against Koroyd S.A.R.L.’s patent invalid in Germany.
Powder Mountain Expands Public and Private Terrain
The expansion plans are in addition to the three public lifts planned, which the company announced for the 2024/25 season.
Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone and for Free
In its 2024 Camping Report, The Dyrt reported that one-third (33.5 percent) of Oregon campers camped alone in 2023, higher than the 12 percent national average.
The James Brand Expands Leadership Team, Relocates HQ
The James Brand has expanded its corporate leadership team with the appointment of Justin Baar to global digital commerce manager and Daniel Sledd to senior global production and inventory manager.
Moody’s Affirms Topgolf Callaway’s B1 Ratings, but Outlook Now Negative on EBITDA Concerns
The ratings agency said leverage is elevated due to weaker consumer demand at Topgolf than was expected a year ago and due to the company’s rapidly growing lease obligations to support the new Topgolf facility development.
Ski-Doo Parent Sees Fiscal Q4 Hurt by Sales Incentives, Weaker Winter Weather
BRP, Inc., the parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands, reported Q4 results were mainly driven by a decrease in Seasonal Products deliveries and tough comps against a strong fourth quarter in the prior fiscal year.
Sea to Summit Relocates North American HQ and Warehouse
The warehouse increases the brand’s capacity to meet business demands and support product expansion. The new corporate headquarters includes an upgraded showroom.
Astral Taps Bluewater Trading to Rep the Midwest Region
Bluewater Trading covers Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
