SGB Update Outdoor
Mustang Survival and Parent Company Add Veteran Outdoor Senior Leadership
Mustang Survival has appointed outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as its new president and Lance Richardson, an expert in domestic manufacturing and efficiency, as VP, manufacturing and innovation for the Wing Group, Mustang Survival’s parent company.
Lululemon appoints Global Creative Director + VP Design/Outwear
Lululemon announced that Jonathan Cheung was named Global Creative Director, and that JJ Collier joined Lululemon’s Global Design team in the newly created role of VP Design, Outerwear, reporting to Cheung.
Camping World Set to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
The company is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, MN. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024
Equip Outdoor Technologies Appoints New CEO
The former President of the Berghaus brand and founder and director of Outdoor Gear for Good succeeds Matt Gowar.
La Sportiva Opens First Retail Store in the U.S.
The Boulder, CO store is reportedly part of La Sportiva’s global brick-and-mortar strategy that “aims to further integrate the brand into mountain towns worldwide.”
NRF Foundation Adds Four Board Members
The new members from Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Goodwill Industries, and Burlington Stores were elected during the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors.
Krimson Klover Hires Industry Vet as Director of Sales
Susie Wagner comes to the company with over 20 years of experience in the outdoor and lifestyle apparel industry, having led sales teams for Spyder, Under Armour, and Kari Traa.
Under Armour Appoints New Americas President and Chief Product Officer
The company appointed Yassine Saidi as chief product officer and Kara Trent as president of the Americas. Both will report to company President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz.
Mondraker Opening U.S. Office; Appoints GM
The Mondraker USA team, led by long-time bike and triathlon industry vet Chris Bogue as general manager, includes Eric Richter, marketing director; Michael Kowalski, senior manager, customer service and sales operations; and Shane Hensley, manager, technical service.
TSG Consumer Partners Promote Five with Ties to Active Lifestyle Brands
The employees who were promoted have worked with companies in the active lifestyle industry, including Backcountry, Nuun, Canyon Bicycles, CorePower Yoga, Sunshine Fitness, and others.
NMMA Sees New Powerboat Retail Sales Down Slightly in 2023
The National Marine Manufacturers Association reported that new powerboat retail sales are estimated to be down in 2023, approximately 1 percent to 3 percent, to 258,000 units.
Report: RV Shipments Post Rare Increase in November Led by Towables
Total RV shipments ended November with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022 due to the rise in towable RV’s. Total RV shipments are down 38.4 percent, with 291,652 units.
Patrick Industries Inc. Acquires Sportech, LLC in $315 Million Deal
Following closing, Sportech will continue its operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick under the Sportech name and within its existing facilities.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Former Nike Brand President to Board
From 1979 to 2014, Denson held various positions at Nike, Inc., in different management roles, including president of the Nike Brand, a position he held from 2001 until his retirement in 2014.
REI Plans to Open 10 New Stores in 2024
The co-op will open stores at Arrowhead Promenade in Glendale, The River in Rancho Mirage, and St. George Place in St. George. The new St. George Place store will include a ski and snowboard shop.
