SGB Update Outdoor
Bold Betties Secures $750,000 Of Outside Capital
The women’s outdoor adventure organization has attracted an additional round of outside capital, which will enable it to quadruple its presence in cities across America.
Industry’s Leaders Partner To Support Climate Agreement
Nike, The North Face, Columbia Sportswear Co. and a number of other industry brands joined more than 1,000 subnational entities, including governors, mayors, college and university leaders, and business of all sizes, who have signed an open letter underscoring their continued commitment to the Business Backs Low-Carbon USA initiative and to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Regatta Great Outdoors Makes American Debut At Sears
Regatta Great Outdoors, a U.K. outdoor and leisure clothing company, made its official U.S. retail store debut exclusively at Sears with shops inside 11 Sears locations throughout the New England area.
Osprey Packs Names Senior Country Director, Vietnam
Scott Maslen will report directly to Chris Graham, senior vice president of product, who is relocating to the United Kingdom.
Flowfold Teams Up With Women United Around The World
A limited number of one-of-a-kind handbags will be sold to help train and raise money for future Maine-based immigrant women.
College Outside Joins The Conservation Alliance
More than 200 collegiate outdoor groups use College Outside’s retail site to purchase gear for their programs, leaders and members.
United By Blue Hits Million-Pound Cleanup Mark
Since the company’s founding in 2010, its cleanup team has organized 185 cleanups in 26 states with the help of 7,649 volunteers.
Ruffwear Names New Distributor In Mexico
The producer of performance dog gear partnered with Outdog.mx to manage distribution in Mexico.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sets Opening In Everett, WA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Everett, WA.
Cabela’s Sets Date For Bass Pro Merger Vote
Cabela’s Inc. announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the previously announced acquisition of Cabela’s by Bass Pro Shops.
Sondors Introduces Foldable E-Bike
The forged aluminum frame is a one-size-fits-most, and weighs in at six pounds – offering a total bike weight of 50 pounds.
The Great E-Bike Debate
Pedal assist e-bikes allow riders to go faster and make climbing hills easier, which may be great for urban commuting, but do they have any place on classic mountain biking and hiking trails? Many avid riders say no.
Canada Goose Holdings Delivers 22 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Canada Goose Holdings Inc., in its first report since going public, reported a smaller-than-expected loss in its fourth quarter ended March 31 while seeing revenues expand 22 percent and a sharp hike in gross margins tied to its direct-to-consumer business.
OIA Criticizes Exit From Paris Climate Agreement
In response to the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, Amy Roberts, executive director at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), in a letter stated that President Trump “has abandoned the United States’ leadership on this critical issue and has ignored the voice of individuals and businesses across the country, including many in the outdoor industry.”
Petzl Appoints New Sales Leadership For The Rockies
Petzl welcomed Ascension Sales LLC as new sales representation for the Rocky Mountain territory.
