SGB Update Outdoor
Vans Park Series Announces 2018 Pro Tour Schedule
Vans Park Series, the official park terrain skateboarding World Championships Tour, announced the 2018 VPS Pro Tour schedule to mark another groundbreaking milestone in elite competitive skateboarding.
Camber Outdoors Kicks Off Expanded Camber Exchange Program
Camber Outdoors. the national organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women in the outdoors, announced the continued evolution of its signature Camber Exchange program, including expansion to Canada.
Newell Brands Nominates Three Directors To Board
Newell Brands announced the two independent directors it plans to nominate to its board at its upcoming annual meeting ahead of a proxy fight with an activist investor seeking to oust the entire board and CEO.
REI To Support Second “Confluence Summit” In Asheville
The State of North Carolina announced its intention to host the second-ever “Confluence Summit” for state-level outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville, NC this July.
DPS Phantom Hires VP Phantom
DPS Phantom, the permanent base glide treatment that eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, hired ski industry veteran Thomas Laakso to the newly created position; vice president, Phantom.
OrthoLite’ CEO Joins Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Board
OrthoLite, the leading provider of insoles, announced the appointment of Glenn Barrett, chairman and chief executive officer to the Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s board of directors.
Wolverine Worldwide Q4 Growth Driven By Merrell
Wolverine World Wide reported underlying revenue in the fourth quarter increased 1.7 percent, including nearly 18 percent underlying growth for Merrell.
Oboz Announces 2018 Ambassadors
Now in its fourth year, the Oboz Trail Team welcomes twenty enthusiastic hikers and adventurers who will answer Oboz’ call of ‘Where to next?’
Kelty Launches Built For Play Campaign
Kelty launched its elevated brand strategy with Built for Play via a multi-platform digital and social campaign to encourage spontaneous outdoor adventure and increase direct fan engagement. Using playful humor, Built for Play encourages consumers to take a break from their daily routines and engage in everyday outdoor activities with a fun twist or epic adventures.
Gander Outdoors To Open Locations In Onalaska, WI And Portage, MI
The Onalaska store is one of eleven Gander Outdoors locations planned in the state of Wisconsin while the Portage store is one of eight planned in the state of Michigan.
Rocky Brands Sees Profit Bounceback In Q4
Rocky Brands Inc. reporting earnings of $4.4 million, or 59 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a loss of $0.6 million, or 9 cents, a year ago. Sales were flat as declines in military sales offset gains in wholesale and retail sales. A focus on full-price selling for its branded work, western and outdoor footwear businesses contributed to better top and bottom line results.
E.dye Waterless Color System Hires Color Director
Simon Thayil’s previous experience includes serving as director of color at Under Armour, and color management responsibilities at JCPenney and Target.
Mystery Ranch Names Polar Explorer John Huston To Ambassador Team
Mystery Ranch, the pack company, named polar explorer John Huston to the brand’s ambassador team. Huston is the first artic explorer to join the team.
Yakima Partners With QBP As Exclusive US Bike Distributor
Yakima Products, Inc., a leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, has formed an exclusive partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), naming them as the brand’s specialty bike dealers’ US distributor.
CrankTank Adds Chad Battistone To Impact Sponsorship Sales Team
CrankTank, a consulting agency founded by Scott Montgomery, has announced the addition of Chad Battistone to the Impact Sun Valley Media Summit sales team.
