SGB Update Outdoor
Event Fabrics Is Now A Bluesign System Partner
Said Chris Ferraro, general manager for Event fabrics, “Becoming a Bluesign system partner is one of many steps we are taking to continually improve our sustainability practices, streamline operations and bring innovative membrane solutions to the market.”
Vista Outdoor Names New Treasurer
The company’s current Vice President, Controller and Treasurer, Thomas G. Sexton, has announced his intention to retire after a 31-year career.
Beeline Bikes Partners With Amazon
Any Amazon customer who purchases a bicycle of $500 or more has the option to enlist Beeline Bikes’ assembly services at no extra cost.
Royal Robbins Joins The Conservation Alliance
“Environmental safekeeping is the foundation of our brand and we are proud to support the Conversation Alliance and its mission to protect wild habitats,” said Royal Robbins CEO Michael Millenacker.
Toad&Co Honors Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The outdoor apparel brand is donating all the profits from graphic tees and tanks during March 2017.
Fjällräven Appoints Mid-Atlantic And Southeast Sales Agencies
Fjällräven appointed Brandywine River Reps and The Praelia Group to lead strategic growth in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.
Textile Exchange, NSF International To Create One Global Down Standard
The single down standard will combine and improve the attributes from each of the current standards, which will result in best practices that respect the treatment of birds throughout the down supply chain.
Red Paddle Adds Sales Partnerships In North America
Red Paddle Co, the maker of inflatable stand up paddleboards, announced eight new partnerships with sales groups to address its rapid growth in product demand across the U.S.
GU Welcomes New Athletes To GU Crew
GU Energy Labs announced 13 new athletes to the GU Crew in the run, bike, triathlon, field and ski categories. These new additions round out a diverse group of athletes including triathletes Mirinda Carfrae, Rob Krar, climber and mountaineer Steve House, and adventure cyclist Rebecca Rusch.
Gander Mountain Expects To Quickly Name Stalking Horse Bidder
According to an affidavit from Tim Becker, chief restructuring officer, “The debtors need to move quickly to preserve and maximize the value for the benefit of their creditors.”
Outdoor Retailer Expands Paddlesports Initiatives For Summer Market 2017
In addition to the Open Air Demo returning to Jordanelle, there will be new clinics, education programs and networking sessions available to help drive consumer engagement and sales.
Vasque To Sponsor Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women
Vasque signed on as the footwear sponsor of this July’s Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women, presented by Run Wild Retreats + Wellness. Vasque will support its athlete and retreat leader Krissy Moehl and provide new trail-running footwear to all retreat attendees. Run Wild Retreats + Wellness provides women’s running and wellness retreats in […]
Victorinox Swiss Army Appoints President Of North America
Hilary Hartley was most recently vice president of Oakley North America.
Gander Mountain To Close 10 Texas Stores
Gander Mountain will close 10 stores in Texas as part of its announced closing of 32 stores in bankruptcy proceedings. Multiple stores will also close in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota.
Cocona Appoints EVP of Marketing And Sales
Cocona Inc., creator of patented 37.5 Technology and Eco-Dri Technology, announced the promotion of Christy Raedeke to executive vice president of global marketing and sales. Previously Raedeke was vice president of global brand at Cocona.
