SGB Update Outdoor
Fjällräven Opens New Brand Center In Boston Metro
The Cambridge, MA store will carry a curated assortment of outerwear, apparel, backpacks, accessories and gear for men, women and kids.
Gander Mountain To Begin Liquidations On 32 Locations
Tiger Capital Group and Great American Group have been chosen to assist Gander Mountain in the closure of 32 under-performing locations across the United States.
Inov-8 Appoints Interim Canadian Exec
Inov-8 named Christian Triquet, formerly president of Merrell Canada, as interim executive of its Canadian branch extension of the North American subsidiary.
Eagle Creek Hires Jamie Marchbank As VP Of Product
Marchbank was most recently VP of merchandising and design for Randa accessories luggage division, managing product for numerous brands including Timberland, Nautica and Columbia Sportswear.
Dick’s To Open Store In Encinitas, CA
This will be the retailer’s 687th Dick’s store in the nation and 50th in the state of California.
Camber Outdoors Conducts 2017 Workplace Survey
The survey runs March 22 – April 7 and will inform broad-based study of workplace experiences in the active-outdoor industries.
The North Face Sponsors Adaptive Climbing Initiative
With a goal of making climbing gyms across the U.S. accessible to people with physical disabilities, Paradox Sports will provide gyms with instructor training and adaptive equipment.
Adventure Medical Kits Joins Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour
Backpacker’s ambassador Randy Propster will present an engaging 75-minute seminar full of trail-tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear.
Brooklyn Boulders To Host Earth Day Festival
The indoor rock-climbing and mixed-use lifestyle facility is holding a three-day festival at facilities in Chicago, NYC and Boston.
Mystery Ranch Names New Mountain Category Sales Rep
Aaron Wilmer joins as the company heads into its second year selling the new mountain category of backpacking, climbing and everyday carry packs and bags.
LifeStraw Launches Global Water Awareness Campaign
Mina Guli will run the equivalent of 40 marathons (1,048 miles) along six rivers on six continents in six weeks starting in Las Vegas as part of the 6 River Run.
Buff Names U.S. Director Of Sales
Kristin Moynihan has held positions with firms including Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, Unionbay and Coal Headwear.
RockyMounts President To Depart At Month’s End
In mid-April, Bruno Maier will be taking on an entrepreneurial role with another company in the outdoor industry.
Haibike Opens eMTB Race Registration
The eMTB race is open to both men and women who will compete in six age categories and a Bosch sponsored “Industry Challenge” to benefit the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Mountain Khakis Schedules Opening For Denver Flagship
The event establishes the brand’s permanent brick-and-mortar presence in Denver.
