SGB Update Outdoor
Canada Goose Opens Two International Flagship Stores
Continuing its global expansion, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. will open two flagship stores this fall, in London and Chicago. At the same time, the company announced the expansion of its e-commerce channel to seven European markets.
Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Earnings Tumble
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported a steep decline in profits in the second quarter ended March 31 due to an “unprecedented decline” in demand for firearms and ammunition and a number of restructuring initiatives. Revenues were down 5 percent.
Paddlesports Retailer Continues To Gain Momentum
The event will utilize the standard format of an opening on-water demo at Willow Island Pond followed by three days at the Alliant Energy center.
Smartwool Names Scott Bowers As VP Of Sales
Bowers will oversee all global wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales efforts for the brand.
Cocona Says Court Denies Columbia’s Lawsuit Transfer Motion In U.S. Patent Case
Cocona Inc. announced that The United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued an Order denying Columbia Sportswear’s Motion to Transfer the lawsuit that Cocona filed against Columbia for violating U.S. Patent No. 8,945,287 B2.
Smartwool Hires New European Sales Team
The company’s new European sales team will be led by Smartwool EMEA Brand & Sales Director Genevieve Peterson.
Conservation Alliance Makes Grants To Defend Public Lands
The grants, totaling $35,000, come from the new Public Lands Defense Fund, created by the organization to preserve and defend the integrity of our public lands system.
Hydro Flask Adds To Leadership Team
The producer of insulated stainless steel flasks added two new directors and a corporate social responsibility manager.
Crocs Cuts Outlook Amid Store Closures
Crocs Inc. reported sales and gross margins came ahead of guidance in the first quarter while it ramped up its store-closing initiatives.
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q1 Beats Plan
Wolverine Worldwide reported first-quarter earnings slid 4 percent in the first quarter amid store-closing efforts, but results still surpassed expectations as progress was made on its Wolverine Way Forward initiative. The company raised its earnings guidance for the year.
Angel Martinez To Run For Santa Barbara Mayor
“The City of Santa Barbara is at a tipping point. We are at a moment in time when vision and leadership are essential for us to create the city that, by all rights, should be the best small city in America,” the former CEO of Deckers Outdoor said in a statement.
Timberland Names VP, General Manager Of North America
Most recently, Tracy Smith served as president of U.S. operations for Geox, where he was responsible for managing the brand’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce businesses. Prior to Geox, Smith spent nearly 20 years at Cole Haan.
Lowa Names Vim Sales Group As Sales Representative
BJ Brewer will take over the reins from Gordon Lehmann who is retiring after 40 years in the industry and 15 years with Lowa.
Secretary Zinke To Hold Meetings On Grand Staircase Escalante Boundaries
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will visit Kanab, Utah on Wednesday, May 10 to meet with local politicians and review the boundaries of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
Mountain Equipment Appoints Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
The designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories selected Dedication Sports Group for its representation in the Mid-Atlantic region.
