SGB Update Outdoor

Swiftwater Rescue: A Vital Skill For All Paddlers

“Many tragedies that have happened on the water could have been prevented with basic swiftwater rescue techniques,” said rafting outfitter Ryan Snodgrass. “This is why it is important for professionals in the river outfitter industry to be fluent in these skills.”

Lululemon Invests In Cycling Apparel Startup

Lululemon Athletica has acquired a minority stake in 7mesh Industries, a cycling apparel startup based in nearby Squamish, British Columbia, according to Fortune.

Outdoor Research Releases Tribute Video To Women Athletes

“I began thinking about the conversation about ‘Where are the females?’ which has kept coming up in the past five years at film festivals – and what I could do to change that topic,” said filmmaker Krystle Wright.

Vuori Blends Yoga, Art And Surf

Vuori is a Finnish word meaning mountain – a brand name Chris Miller and Joe Kudla found appropriate for the feeling when one reaches the top of a mountain.

Eddyline Kayaks Completes Ownership Transition

Eddyline Kayaks has been acquired by its management team. As part of the acquisition, Scott Holley has joined the company as president. He joins the existing management team of Todd Keane, Tom Remsing and Janet Sutton.

Hoka One One Grows Ambassador Team

Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, has bolstered its athlete roster with the signing of triathlete Kirsten Kasper and ultrarunner Tim Freriks.

Retail Sales Remain Flat In May

Retail sales in May were essentially unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis after an upwardly revised gain of 0.6 percent, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.

OIA Outlines NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has outlined its priorities in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico in comments submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).