SGB Update Outdoor
Craghoppers North America Appoints Bill Lockwood CEO
Starting his career in the outdoor industry as a sales rep, Lockwood transitioned to brand management, working with brands such as Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Sierra Designs and Kelty.
The Conservation Alliance Teams Up With Vermont State Parks
Vermont businesses such as Darn Tough, Ibex, Mammut, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Pale Morning Media and the Pinnacle Outdoor Group are member companies of The Conservation Alliance.
Outdoor Retailer, OIA To Host Public Lands Action Center At Summer Market 2017
The Public Lands Action Center will provide a convenient resource area for live advocacy action and education on public lands and waters issues facing the industry.
Cabela’s Stockholders Approve Combination With Bass Pro Shops
Cabela’s Inc. announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced combination of Cabela’s with Bass Pro Shops.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Scott Hudler joins Dick’s from an 11-year career with Dunkin’ Brands, where he most recently served as senior vice president, chief digital officer.
Buff Welcomes New Marketing Manager To USA Team
Kevin Walker joins the Buff team after a four-year tenure at Marmot, where he most recently oversaw development of brand content as brand activation manager.
Yakima Names Pacific Rep Works Agency Of The Year
Pacific Rep Works has been a Yakima partner for 12 years, and the team has contributed more than 60 years of combined service to Yakima when their work under a prior agency is also tallied.
REI To Host Vibram Sole Factor Tour
REI has Vibram Sole Factor stopping at nearly 20 stores for multiple days from Washington to Florida.
Black Diamond Beefs Up Engineering And Apparel Development Teams
On the equipment side, Black Diamond increased its design engineering team this year by 67 percent with the addition of four new hires. It also added industry veterans Laura Smith and Anna Kirner to its apparel development team.
Hydro Flask Drives Helen of Troy Q1 Gains
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported sales rose 3.4 percent in its first quarter. The gains were led by 16.3 percent gain its its Housewares segment, including growth in both Hydro Flask and OXO.
EORA Continues To Grow Regional Shows
EORA’s June trade shows held in Edison, NJ, Greenville, SC, and Manchester, NH, finished up strong with retailer and sales rep participation increasing over 8 percent.
Paddlesports Retailer Hits 250-Plus Registered Retailers
With the inaugural Paddlesports Retailer tradeshow debuting August 29-September 1 in Madison, WI., more than 250 stores have already registered, indicating strong support from within one of the fastest-growing sectors of the outdoor industry.
National Ski Patrol Appoints Meegan Moszynski As Executive Director
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) announced that Meegan Moszynski has been appointed the organization’s new executive director, effective July 17, 2017.
Angel Martinez To Join Korn Ferry’s Board Of Directors
Korn Ferry announced that Angel Martinez, the former CEO of Deckers Outdoor Corp., has been elected to serve on the company’s board of directors.
Waypoint Outdoor Names Amy Beck Brand Manager
Over the last six years, Beck has been in GTM leadership as the VP of sales and marketing for SmartWool and most recently the VP of Wholesale for Lucy Activewear.
