SGB Update Outdoor
Vibram Announces Dates For 2018 Sole Factor Tour
Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized, 38-foot mobile cobbler unit outfitted with a cobbler repair shop and outsole showroom. The tour kicks off this week in North Carolina visiting Dean’s Shoe Repair.
Occupancy And Bookings Slide, Revenues Hanging On At Western Mountain Ski Resorts
Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues.
Eagle Creek Announces Carlos Arango As Creeker Of The Year
Eagle Creek announced their employees have chosen Carlos Arango as 2017 Creeker of the Year.
United By Blue Hosts Coastal Waterway-Cleanups
United By Blue (UBB), the sustainable outdoors brand with a mission to remove a pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways for every product sold, and Luke’s Lobster (Luke’s), the Maine-bred seafood restaurant group, are co-hosting waterway-cleanups in Philadelphia, New York City, and Maine.
Polygiene Appoints New Directors of Commercial Operations In Europe And North America
Polygiene appointed Chiara Galimberti as director of commercial operations in Europe and Hans Bergman as director of commercial operations in North America to strengthen the sales activities in these key regions.
W. L. Gore Expands Silicon Valley Complex
W. L. Gore & Associates recently unveiled its expansion in Silicon Valley with an 11,000-square-foot co-innovation space and lab.
Cabela’s Headquarters Employees Receive Buyouts
The remaining employees at Cabela’s former headquarters in western Nebraska have received buyout offers, according to a report from World-Herald. The report indicated it’s not clear how many positions in Sidney, NE will be eliminated.
CPSC Sues Britax Over Hazardous Jogging Strollers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed an administrative complaint against Britax Child Safety, Inc., alleging that certain models of their B.O.B. jogging strollers contain defects in their design which present a substantial product hazard.
Safilo Group Appoints New CEO
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported that its Chief Executive Officer Luisa Delgado would retire from the company at the end of this month for personal reasons.
NBS Honors Dunham’s Ken Meehan
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ultimate Direction Adds Mountain Running Icon Anna Frost As Ambassador
Ultimate Direction, the maker of brand in hydration and wearable gear, has signed Hardrock 100 winner and global adventurer Anna Frost.
Big Rock Sports Merchandise Manager Retires
Big Rock Sports announced the retirement of senior merchandise manager Rocky Conroy.
The North Face Partners With The Grand Traverse
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
ENO Partners With One Percent For The Planet
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of camping hammocks and innovative outdoor accessories, has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Outdoor & Recreation Drives Newell Brands’ Play Segment Growth In Q4
Newell Brands reported sales in its Play segment climbed 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Core sales grew 5.4 percent, reflecting strong growth on Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Team Sports partially offset by declines on Fishing.
