SGB Update Outdoor
Focus Bicycles USA Returns To Interbike For E-Bike Launch
The company is exhibiting at OutDoor Demo, sponsoring the e-MTB Challenge at CrossVegas and displaying its lineup of 2018 bikes at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Tailwind Adds Distributors To Serve Independent Bicycle Retailers
Tailwind Nutrition partnered with Hans Johnsen Company and Downeast Bicycle Specialists as distributors to serve independent bicycle retailers throughout the U.S.
The North Face Announces 2017 Speaker Series Tour
The North Face announced the 2017 Speaker Series tour “Films from the Field.” Throughout the tour, members of The North Face Athlete team will show a collection of films and share never told stories of adventure.
RECALL: Smith Ski And Snowboard Helmets
About 7,000 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets sold the U.S. as well as another 1,000 in Canada are being recalled.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Merger To Close September 25
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it expects to to complete its merger with Bass Pro on September 25.
Headsweats Supports IMBA’s Dig In Trail Fund Campaign
Headsweats is partnering with IMBA and the Dig In National Trail Fund Campaign aimed at raising money for its chapters’ mountain bike projects nationwide.
Sole Partners With Outdoor Prolink
Sole has announced that they have officially partnered with Outdoor Prolink as their pro-site partner.
Turtle Fur Picks Up Momentum Media PR
Turtle Fur retained Momentum Media PR as the brand’s agency of record.
Nikwax Awards KNS Reps Agency Of The Year
Nikwax named KNS Reps as its Agency of the Year. KNS has represented Nikwax in the Rocky Mountain region for multiple years.
EORA And NESR Merge
The merged organization will maintain two regional offices in Massachusetts and North Carolina while bringing together 660 reps into its combined membership.
Cherokee Sees Q2 Loss
Cherokee Global Brands reported revenues declined in the second quarter ended July 29 due to the exit of the Cherokee brand from Target that were only partly offset by revenues from new licensing deals for Hi-Tec.
Columbia Sportswear Announces Management Appointments At Prana And Columbia Sportswear Brands
Columbia Sportswear Co. said Russ Hopcus will be appointed president of the Prana brand. Joe Craig will replace Hopcus as SVP, North America sales for the Columbia brand.
Downlite Sets Executive Succession And New Organizational Structure
After 10 years as chief executive officer of family-owned Downlite, James Lape is retiring and passing his torch to Josh Werthaiser, former Downlite CFO.
Implus Expands Operations Into Canada
Implus, a provider of footcare, athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories, announced the opening of Implus Canada, the company’s first sales and distribution center in North America outside of their U.S.-based corporate headquarters in Durham, NC
Duluth Holdings Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 31 Percent
Duluth Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 18.4 percent in the second quarter ended July 30 on a 31 percent revenue gain.
