SGB Update Outdoor
Dakine Grows Surf Team With Top Female Athletes
Three-time World Champion, Carissa Moore, third ranked Courtney Conlogue, and 2016 US Open Champ, Johanne Defay have all joined the Dakine ohana this summer.
RECALL: Pro-Tec Helmets
About 4,600 multisport helmets from Pro-Tec are being recalled.
Eisbär Partners With Fischer Skis U.S. For American Distribution
Fischer Skis US LLC stated it will assume distributorship of fellow Austrian brand Eisbär, the headwear manufacturer.
Keen Names General Manager Of Outdoor, Lifestyle And Kids
Most recently, Erik Burbank served as chief marketing officer at Helly Hansen.
Bass Pro Completes Cabela’s Merger
According to a statement, the combined company is “poised to provide customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more with a strong commitment to advancing conservation initiatives.”
AlixPartners Sees Healthy Holiday Gains
AlixPartners released its forecast for US retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. The forecast anticipates an increase in sales revenue for retailers for the November-through-January period of 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, compared with 2016 holiday-season sales.
SIA Hires New Research Manager
Snowsports Industries America welcomed Ryan Coombs to the organization in the newly created role of research manager.
Pro-Tec Signs Brighton Zeuner
Pro-Tec, the action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973, welcomed young phenom, and X-Games Park Gold medalist, Brighton Zeuner to its endorsement team.
Seirus Hires GGI Agency For Colorado
Seirus Innovation, the maker of cold weather accessories, hired GGI Agency for the Colorado territory.
Sole Partners With Outside Sales Agencies Across Canada
Sole continues to grow their sales team by recently announcing two new partnerships with agencies Onward Up in western Canada and ASM Sports in eastern Canada.
Conservation Alliance Contributes $700,000 In Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $700,000 to 20 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Marker Dalbello Völkl Realign Sales And Promotions Structure
Marker/Dalbello/Völkl (MDV) announced a number of promotions and new hires, Greg Grip has been promoted to executive vice president for Marker Dalbello Völkl, responsible for sales management of all three brands.
TrackStreet Appoints VP Of Sales
TrackStreet, which specializes on MAP monitoring and enforcement, appointed Ryan Erickson, formerly at Teva, as VP of sales.
Implus Donates 60,000 Pairs Of Socks To Hurricane Harvey Victims
Implus is partnering with Academy Sports + Outdoors to donate 60,000 pairs of socks to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Spy Names Heather Meyer As 2017 Optical Rep Of The Year
The award recognizes Meyer’s work in Southern California’s Orange County and Inland Empire optical channel.
