SGB Update Outdoor
Cascade Designs Names New U.S. Sales Manager
The parent company of Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl named Brandon Gough as its new U.S. sales manager.
Mount Snow Names Erik Barnes As New General Manager
Mount Snow promoted Erik Barnes to the position of general manager.
Founder Rory Fuerst Assumes Role As President At Keen
CEO Rory Fuerst has assumed the role of president at Keen, Inc., the company he founded in 2003. Casey Sheahan, who previously served as president and board member, has decided to leave the company in order to pursue his passions in the mountains and to be closer to family.
Sportsmen And Outdoors Leaders Denounce Antiquities Act Takedown
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Patagonia and First Lite CEOs together condemned a bill introduced on Friday by Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah. The National Monument Creation and Protection Act (H.R. 3990) would severely limit national monument designations made by presidents.
Oboz Becomes Official Footwear Sponsor Of Banff Mountain Film And Book Festival
Oboz, the outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, MO, signed on as the exclusive footwear sponsor in 2017 and 2018 of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour for both 2017 and 2018.
OIA Opposes Bishop Bill Undermining 1906 Antiquities Act
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said it opposed the “National Monument and Creation Act,” that “National Monument and Creation Act” that would limit the power of the president to designate public land as national monuments.
NSF International Expands Sustainable Certifications For Apparel, Footwear And Textile Industries
NSF International, is now an approved certification body for three additional Textile Exchange standards. NSF International’s full portfolio of responsible textile certifications helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, transparency and traceability.
Nielsen-Kellerman Sold To Clearview Capital
Nielsen-Kellerman produces measurement instruments marketed under the Kestrel and NK brands.
Academy’s Arthur Gochman Leads 2018 NSGA Hall Of Fame Class
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) said the 2018 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame class includes the late Arthur Gochman of Academy Sports + Outdoors, Stan Jurga of All-Star Sporting Goods and Barbara Longstreth of Longstreth Sports.
Hillsound Equipment Celebrates 10 Years
Hillsound Equipment, the producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts, is launching a campaign celebrating it 10th anniversary.
Thule’s Chairman To Step Down
Stefan Jacobsson, chairman of the Board of Directors in Thule Group AB, has informed the nomination committee that he will not stand for re-election at the company’s annual general meeting on April 25, 2018.
Peak Global Holdings Agrees To Acquire Maurice Sporting Goods
Maurice Sporting Goods, one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, announced that Peak Global Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Big Rock Sports, Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply and Bluefield Brands, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the company.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Guests Give Back To Community And Environment With Each Visit
When skiers, snowboarders and other resort guests choose to visit Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, they make it possible for the resort to actively support nearly 200 local and regional community-based initiatives and organizations that benefit the environment and the people who live and recreate in North Lake Tahoe.
REI To Open In East Memphis
REI plans to open a store in East Memphis in October 2018.
