SGB Update Outdoor
NRF Urges House And Senate To Give Final Approval To Tax Reform
The National Retail Federation urged the House and Senate to approve a final version of tax reform legislation set for a vote today, saying the measure will boost the nation’s economy and make the United States more competitive in the global economy.
Bridgedale Donates More Than 5,000 Socks To Homeless
Bridgedale Outdoor Ltd, the producer of performance socks, has donated 5,300 Merino Hiker socks to the nonprofit organization Knock Knock, Give a Sock (KKGS). The socks will be distributed to thousands of people in the New York City area who are affected by homelessness throughout this winter season.
Klean Kanteen Gives $2 Million To Help The Environment
Klean Kanteen, the manufacturer of reusable drinkware, recently surpassed the two-million-dollar mark in donations to 1% for the Planet partners.
BLDG Active Sponsors Pro Surfer Damien Hobgood
BLDG Active’s products feature all-natural technology that works to disinfect and promote healing of skin irritations and wounds.
Hydro Flask Expands Global Presence With Australian Distribution
Beginning in December 2017, Hydro Flask will launch into Australian retailers through a strategic partnership with Surf Composites.
Cherokee’s CFO Plans To Resign
Cherokee Global Brands announced the resignation of Jason Boling as chief financial officer effective January 31, 2018, and the appointment of Steven Brink.
Winter Bookings Pick Up At Western Mountain Resorts
Based on data released by Inntopia in their monthly DestiMetrics Market Briefing, resorts are not experiencing a negative impact on their bookings as of November 30.
Hillsound Equipment Sponsors Winter Wild Race Series
The Winter Wild races are an “uphill series with a twist.”
Report: Ibex May Have Buyer
Liz Robert, former chief executive of Vermont Teddy Bear, and Vermont Works, a private equity firm, are exploring making a bid to acquire Ibex Outdoor Clothing, according to a report in Valley News.
Arc’teryx To Open Store In Calgary
Arc’teryx, the Canadian outdoor apparel brand, plans to open a store in on 17th Ave. S.W. in Calgary in spring 2018, according to a report on retail-insider.com.
Ultimate Direction Hires Sales Manager And Marketing Manager
Morgan Newlon and Craig Randall round out the hydration and wearable gear brand’s leadership team.
Sports Direct’s U.S. Operations Post Loss On Charges
Sports Direct reported underlying EBITDA in its US Retail segment, including Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, was a loss of £23.0 million in the first half ended October 29 on sales of £63.9 million.
Sporting Goods Stores Sales Rebound in November
Retail sales in November increased 0.9 percent over October on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 6 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
The Outdoor Foundation Names Lise Aangeenbrug As Executive Director
The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), announced that Lise Aangeenbrug, veteran conservation champion, has been named its new executive director.
REI Co-op Names Three New Executive Leaders
REI announced three recent hires to lead its teams in legal, information technology and REI Co-op Brands: Wilma Wallace, Christine Putur and Chris Speyer.
