SGB Update Outdoor
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.
RockyMounts Hires Creative Marketing Director
Karla Knight most recently worked in the Golden, CO area as a freelance designer.
OtterBox Moves Into Coolers With Venture Line
The design is certified bear-resistant, can hold ice for up to 14 days and has been drop tested for durability.
Performance Health Names Lindsey Vonn As TheraBand Ambassador
Performance Health signed Vonn as a brand ambassador for TheraBand, an elastic resistance, rehab and exercise product company that is part of the Performance Health family of brands.
REI To Relocate Englewood, CO Store
Outdoor co-op REI shared plans to relocate its Englewood, CO store to nearby Greenwood Village in the fall of 2017.
Chaco Collaborates With United By Blue
The collections includes board shorts, tee-shirts, a backpack and a hat, as well as Chaco sandals featuring original strap designs inspired by ocean waves.
Black Diamond Trims Q1 Loss
Black Diamond Inc. reduced its loss in the first quarter as sales advanced 9 percent due to strong growth across each of its different product categories of climb, mountain and ski.
Colorado Snowpack Promises Strong Whitewater Rafting Season
According to the Arkansas River Outfitters Association, snow depths throughout Colorado are up to 120 percent of average.
Ledlenser Names VP Of Product And Marketing
The manufacturer of German-designed and -engineered headlamps and rechargeable lights has named Inge Heinsius as vice president of product and marketing.
Electric Partners With Surfrider Foundation
As a SICD member, Electric pledged a percentage of proceeds from the sale of select OHM Blue lens sunglasses, including polarized, to go to the Surfrider Foundation.
GOB Sales Start At Gander Mountain
Inventory liquidation sales are now under way at all Gander Mountain store locations. As reported, Camping World has agreed to acquire a minimum of 17 stores and expects to reopen locations following the liquidations.
Newell Brands Lifts Q1 Guidance On Improved Q1
Newell Brands reported pro-forma core sales in its Play segment grew 0.5 percent as solid growth on Beverages, Coolers and Team Sports was largely offset by substantial inventory destocking on Fishing and selected Coleman product categories.
Scott Montgomery Forms Consulting Company
Scott Montgomery, a veteran in the cycling industry, announced that he has formed a consulting company working within the bike and outdoor industries.
Academy Sports Launches “For All. For Less” Campaign
The three 30-second broadcast spots are rooted in the idea that the joy of sports and the outdoors should be accessible to everyone.
