SGB Update Outdoor
Volcom’s Revenues Slide 4.7 Percent In 2017
Kering reported that Volcom recorded €230 million in revenue in 2017, down 4.7 percent as reported and down 3.2 percent at constant exchange rates.
January Retail Sales Climb 5.4 Percent
An improving economy fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase in retail sales year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. Among sectors, sporting goods stores showed the only year-over-year decrease, down 5.9 percent.
VF Corp. Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies
VF Corp. has been recognized as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Birkenstock Voted Most Animal-Friendly Shoe Company
Birkenstock has received the peta2 Libby Award “Most Vegan-Friendly Shoe company 2017.”
Shimano’s Profits Dip In 2017
Shimano reported earnings dropped 24.6 percent in 2017 despite a 4.0 percent gain in revenues.
Tentsile Looks To Progression Brands To Leverage Experience And Resources To Fuel Growth
Tentsile, an innovative tree-tent brand and environmental steward, and Progression Brands Group, an equity investment and operating group, have entered into a partnership.
Chaos Adds New Rep Team For Mid Atlantic
Chaos Headwear have added Erik and Patti Weber to its national sales team. The Webers will be responsible for the Mid-Atlantic account and expanding the territory to NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, DC and North VA.
Sportube Retains What’s UP Public Relations As Agency of Record
Sportube has named What’s UP Public Relations its agency of record.
Granite Gear’s VP Joins Warrior Expeditions’ Board
Granite Gear, manufacturer of outdoor backpacks and travel goods, announced theappointment of their VP, Rob Coughlin, as a new member of the Warrior Expeditions Board of Directors.
MSR’s Winter Category Manager Joins Northwest Avalanche Center Board
Mountain Safety Research (MSR), the Seattle-based high-performance outdoor equipment brand, has announced that its Winter Category Manager, Sarah Courtney has joined the Board of Directors at Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC).
CVR World Cup Announces Louis Garneau As CVR World Cup Clothing Sponsor
CVR World Cup just announced cycling clothing manufacturer Garneau, as a sponsor of the CVR World Cup. Garneau will be the exclusive provider of the CVR World Cup clothing line for the 2018 winter and spring seasons.
Bass Pro Announces 2018 Fitness Series Dates
Early registration is now open for the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series, the twelfth annual lineup of races and runs celebrating health and wellness, outdoor adventures and wildlife conservation in the beauty of the Ozarks.
Hilco Vision Appoints Consumer Accessories Product Manager
Hilco Vision, a provider of eyewear and eye care products, hired Nick Gomez as its new consumer accessories product manager, responsible for its Croakies and Leader Swim brands.
Uncharted Supply Raises Growth Capital
Uncharted Supply Co., the emergency preparedness company behind The Seventy2, the 72-hour survival kit, has partnered with Los Angeles-based The Chernin Group (TCG), a privately held, independent media investment company founded by Peter Chernin.
Therm-a-Rest Appoints Brand Director
Seattle-based Therm-a-Rest, a leader in premium outdoor camp comfort, welcomed industry veteran Greg Dean to the team as its new brand director.
