SGB Update Outdoor
Uncharted Supply Hires Verde Brand Communications
Uncharted Supply Co., makers of full-package emergency preparedness systems, is partnering with Verde Brand Communications, as its PR agency of record.
The OutDoor Industry Award Accepting Submissions
The OutDoor Industry Award sees its thirteenth edition in 2018. Entries are now open for outdoor manufacturers to submit their latest innovations to win one of the industry’s most coveted design awards, which are announced on June 17, 2018, the first day of OutDoor – the leading international trade show.
Bass Pro, Cabela’s To Award $40K In Female Scholarships
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops, together with The Harry & Reba Huge Foundation, will be awarding $40,000 in scholarships to four female graduates of Nebraska or Missouri Ozarks region high schools this spring.
Dick’s Chief Merchant Resigns
Dick’s Sporting Goods said in a regulatory filing that Keri L. Jones, executive vice president – chief merchant, plans to resign from her position, effective February 9,, in order to accept a CEO position at another company.
Lululemon’s CEO Resigns
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that Laurent Potdevin has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. According to a statement, Lululemon said it “expects all employees to exemplify the highest levels of integrity and respect for one another, and Mr. Potdevin fell short of these standards of conduct.”
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show Draws 29,000 Attendees
The Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, which debuted for the first time in its new home in Denver, drew over 29,000 total attendees, with more than 7,500 verified retail buyers from 60 countries joined with over 1,000 brands for four days.
SSL Announces Supplier Of The Year Awards
SSL (Sports Specialists, Ltd.) announced the recipients of the buying group’s first-ever Supplier of the Year awards, The Tec Group, featuring Blizzard, Tecnica and Nordica brands for hardgoods, and Outdoor Gear for softgoods.
ISPO Munich Attendance Estimated To Be Down Slightly
Highlights of the event included a strong response to the first ISPO Munich Sports Week, the return of Adidas to the fair for the first time since 2006, and Gertrude “Gert” Boyle being honored with the ISPO Cup.
Sport Hansa Names Director Of Business Development
Adam Cohen brings over 12 years of experience in the outdoor industry working with Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) as international sales manager, among other positions.
Cairn Launches Give Back Program
In partnership with The Gear Fix, an outdoor equipment repair and consignment shop, the program makes it easy for Cairn Subscribers, or anyone with gear to spare, to donate their retired items to benefit the preservation of wild places through The Conservation Alliance.
Stars Lined Up For 2018 National Health Through Fitness Day
Herschel Walker, Natalie Coughlin, Pat LaFontaine, Sam Perkins and Steve Garvey are among a number of sports legends joining SFIA officials and industry leaders heading to Capitol Hill in early March for National Health Through Fitness Day.
Canadian Tire Reminds Canadians That We All Play For Canada
Working with athletes like Connor McDavid and Jonathan Toews, Canadian Tire aims to highlight the country’s love for Team Canada with the launch of its latest “We All Play for Canada” campaign.
SIA’s Nick Sargent Provides Bullish Assessment Of OR + Snow Show
In his latest “Nick’s Notes,” Nick Sargent, president of SIA, enthused about the reception from attendees to the inaugural Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and wrote that he “left the show with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism for what the future holds .”
Costa Sunglasses Signs PR Agency
Costa Sunglasses, a leader in polarized performance sunglasses, selected Gunpowder, Inc. to help drive the brand’s communications strategy.
Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships Return To Vail March 5 – 10
Burton Snowboards announced the return of the 36th annual U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships to Vail Mountain March 5–10, 2018.
