SGB Update Outdoor
Outdoor Foundation Reports Increase In Outdoor Participation
Nearly half of all Americans, 48.6 percent of the population ages six and up, participated in at least one outdoor recreational activity in 2016, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2017 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report.
Aluminati Skateboards Joins 1% For The Planet
Aluminati Skateboards joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate one percent of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Eastern Outfitters Gains Bankruptcy Approval Of Sale To Sports Direct
Marking its entry into U.S. retailing, Sports Direct , the U.K.’s largest sporting goods chain, officially announced that it received approval to acquire Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, in a bankruptcy sale for $101 million in cash.
Canada Goose To Open Store In Chicago
Canada Goose is planning to open a two-level store in the Park Hyatt hotel in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Salt Lake City Makes Unsolicited Bid For Outdoor Retailer
Despite assurances the show will leave Utah beginning in 2018, Salt Lake City submitted an unsolicited bid to host the convention. At least 20 other cities are also bidding.
Good To-Go Adds Rep Agencies
New agencies will be representing the brand in the Northeast, Midwest, Southwest and Pacific Northwest of the U.S., as well as Western and Eastern Canada.
Rocky Brands Q1 Profits Rebound
Rocky Brands Inc. reported a surge in earnings in the first quarter as sales rose 9.6 percent to $57.5 million.
Big Agnes Adds To Sales Team
Kinetic Representatives and Sky Ambitions will manage sales of Big Agnes shelters, sleeping bags, pads and accessories, as well as Helinox trekking poles and camp furniture.
Ultra Race Of Champions Partners With CamelBak
The mission of the race is to create the Super Bowl for the sport of ultra-distance running, while remaining open to all runners, celebrating the inclusive nature of the sport.
Cascade Designs Appoints European Sales And Marketing Manager
The parent company of Thermarest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl named John Twomey as distributor sales and European marketing manager for Europe.
Outdoor Foundation And Prana Launch The Explorer Grant
Through the program, 12 nonprofit organizations will receive $5,000 awards to bring their project ideas to life and build partnerships that ensure sustainable outdoor recreation program offerings.
Tepui Tents Partners With Nemo Design
The manufacturer of rooftop tents and outdoor adventure gear partnered with Portland-based Nemo Design for marketing initiatives, brand strategy and creative design.
Mongoose Introduces Full Line On Amazon
This is the first time in more than seven years U.S. consumers are able purchase the brand’s high-performance bikes inspired by Mongoose pro athletes on Amazon.
Search For Merrell Founder’s Wife Being Scaled Back
The search for the wife of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot Co., as well as the co-founder’s grandson, in the Grand Canyon is being scaled back as it enters its sixth day on Thursday.
