SGB Update Outdoor
Vista Outdoor Names Christopher T. Metz As CEO
Metz was most recently the president and CEO of Arctic Cat from 2014 to 2017.
Big 5 Amends Credit Agreement
The amendment extended the maturity date of the credit agreement from December 19, 2018 to September 29, 2022.
Confluence Outdoor Appoints Director Of National Accounts
Confluence Outdoor named Courtney Moore director of national accounts, where he’ll oversee Confluence Outdoor’s retail chain business.
Vasque Supports San Juan Mountain Guides
Vasque, the outdoor footwear specialist, announced a partnership with Colorado-based San Juan Mountain Guides.
Sportfishing Industry Association President and CEO To Retire
After decades of dedicated service both on Capitol Hill advocating for fisheries resource conservation and management and as the leader for the recreational fishing industry’s trade association, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President and CEO, Mike Nussman, has announced that he will retire as of March 31, 2018.
Hilco Vision Appoints Digital Marketing Strategist
Hilco Vision, the provider of eyewear and eye care products, hired Dan Brown as its new digital marketing strategist responsible for its consumer brands: Croakies, Jonathan Paul Eyewear and Leader Swim.
Spy Recalibrates Leadership Team
Charlie Ninegar, Curtis Ellis and John Gilson will assume new roles tailored to their individual skill sets.
Craghoppers Taps Cheryl Sternberg & Associates For Texas Representation
In addition to Craghoppers, Cheryl Sternberg & Associates work with Krimson Klover, Dish & Duer and Insect Shield Specialty Accessories.
RECALL: Suunto Wireless Tank Transmitter And Tank POD
Suunto is recalling about 35,500 Wireless Tank Transmitters and Tank PODs due to risk of injury.
Columbia Awarded Over $3 Million in Damages In Patent Infringement Case
Columbia Sportswear said a jury in the federal district court in San Diego awarded damages to Columbia Sportswear in the amount of $3.018 million for Seirus Innovative Accessories’s alleged infringement of one of Columbia’s U.S. design patents.
KÜHL Files Suit Against L.L. Bean For Trademark Infringement
KÜHL has filed suit against L.L. Bean for the use of its trademark “The Outsider.”
Seirus Innovation Adds Tahoe Rep
Seirus Innovation, a specialist in cold weather accessories, hired Shannon Carey, independent sales representation agency manager.
Yeti Sues Costco Over Patent Infringement
Yeti has sued Costco for allegedly selling knockoff copies of its 36-ounce Rambler cups.
NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales To Increase Between 3.6 And 4 Percent
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “Although this year hasn’t been perfect, especially with the recent devastating hurricanes, we believe that a longer shopping season and strong consumer confidence will deliver retailers a strong holiday season.”
The North Face Names Tim Hamilton As Head Of Global Creative
Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in design and large-scale collaborations, and has built a reputation in the industry for technical craftsmanship and modern minimalism.
