SGB Update Outdoor
Blizzard Tecnica Hires National Sales Coordinator
Blizzard Tecnica named Justin Heanue to the newly created position of national sales coordinator. Heanue reports directly to Sam Cook, president of Blizzard Tecnica USA.
Gear Aid Named Innovator Of The Year By Seattle Business Magazine
Selected by a panel of seven judges, Gear Aid was presented with the Gold Award at the business magazine’s annual award ceremony.
Kelty Partners With Outdoor Women’s Alliance
Proceeds benefit OWA’s summer launch of its worldwide Grassroots Program.
Spy Names Digital Director, Launches New Website
John Gilson joins Spy with experience developing and implementing online strategies that leverage an omni-channel approach tying together web, social and retail components.
Ueli Steck, Renowned Mountain Climber, Dies Near Everest
Ueli Steck, one of the most feted mountaineers of his generation, died Sunday in an apparent fall in Nepal.
Black Diamond’s Director Steps Down
Black Diamond Inc. announced that Robert Schiller has resigned as executive vice chairman and director in order to pursue other interests.
Camping World to Assume A Minimum Of 17 Gander Mountain Locations
Camping World teamed with a group of liquidating firms, Gordon Brothers Group LLC and Hilco Merchant Resources LLC, to win the auction of Gander Mountain’s assets. The winning bid valued at $390 million to $400 million, according to people familiar with the proceedings.
Body of Merrell Family Teen Possibly Found
The Grand Canyon National Park says a body that was found on Friday is likely Jackson Standefer, the grandson of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot Co.
Hydro Flask’s Sales Expand 7.6 In The First Quarter
“We are very pleased with the performance of Hydro Flask, which has exceeded our expectations and further diversified our portfolio,” said Julien Mininberg, CEO of Helen of Troy on a conference call with analysts.
VF Corp. Q1 Earnings Dip
VF Corp. reported first-quarter earnings were down slightly due to a sales dip and currency headwinds but VF said results were in line with expectations and its growth platforms performed well. On currency-neutral basis, The North Face’s sales grew 8 percent in the quarter while Vans rose 6 percent.
GoPro Reports 19.1 Percent Rise In Quarterly Revenue
Said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s Founder and CEO. “We had a great first quarter and feel good about our outlook for the second quarter. We remain on track toward our goal of returning to full-year non-GAAP profitability in 2017.”
Hydro Flask Partners With World Surf League
The brand has signed on as the official water bottle and drinkware sponsor of the WSL Championship Tour (CT) and Big Wave Awards in North America.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q1 Earnings Climb 14 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings rose 13.6 percent to $36 million, or 51 cents a share, from $31.8 million, or 45 cents, a year ago, but the company slightly scaled back its earnings and sales guidance for 2017.
Polartec To Auction Off Boston-Area Manufacturing Plant
The manufacturing of Polartec fleece at the nearly 600,000-square-foot plant ended last year, when Polartec LLC laid off more than 200 employees and moved operations to Tennessee.
Outerknown Named WSL Championship Tour Title Sponsor
The three-year partnership includes both men’s and women’s competitions at the OK Fiji Pro, which runs this season from May 28 through June 16.
