SGB Update Outdoor
ISPO Invests In Cross-Medial Brand Identity
ISPO will present its new family brand positioning and a refreshed corporate design.
Camping World Acquires Cooper’s RV Center
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the planned acquisition of Cooper’s RV Center, in the greater Pittsburgh market.
Vail Resorts Acquires Three Locations
Vail Resorts Retail (VRR) announced that it has entered an agreement to purchase the assets of three outdoor retail stores on historic Main Street in Breckenridge, including The North Face, Columbia and Main Street Outlet, from long-time Breckenridge Ski Enterprise owners, Steve and Susan Lapinsohn.
Toad&Co Names New National Sales Manager
Nina Brito joined the Toad&Co family in 2012 and is a former buyer, service rep and operations manager. In her most recent role, she managed dealer sales.
NRF Supports NAFTA
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said in an op-ed published on The Hill that the United States should work to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement but should not withdraw from the agreement.
Industrial Revolution Adds Two New Rep Groups
Wild Moon LLC and Pacific Recreation Sales Inc. will help IR continue to grow and service its specialty and national chains in two strategic territories.
Dick’s Sets Openings For Five Stores
Stores will open in Ellicott City, MD; Fairview Heights, IL; and Tukwila, Tacoma and Bellevue, WA.
September Retail Sales Up After Hurricanes Increase Demand For Building Supplies
Retail sales in September increased 0.5 percent over August on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 3.2 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
OIA Calls For Support Of Wildfire Disaster Funding Act
The Outdoor Industry Association sent out an e-mail urging its members to support the passage of the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Altra Footwear And Grand Trunk
GOA added Altra Footwear and Grand Trunk to its national vendor network.
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters
Camping World Holdings Inc. reached an agreement to acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters, a specialty retailer of outdoor gear, apparel and camping supplies with four stores in the Chicago area.
Grayl Adds New Sales Representation For Northeast And Mid-Atlantic Regions
The Seattle-based producer of water purifier bottles welcomed Three Mountain Associates to its team of sales representatives in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Boy Scouts To Allow Girls To Join
The Boy Scouts of America’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to welcome girls into the Cub Scout program and to forge a path for older girls to pursue and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
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.
