SGB Update Outdoor
Snow Peak Names GM Of North American Operations
The outdoor lifestyle company, named Yuji Bando as general manager of North American operations.
Vasque Urges Discussion Around Outdoor Retailer Venue Exploration
Vasque announced its commitment to work in partnership with other outdoor brands, to support the Outdoor Industry Association’s goal to find a venue and city that reflects the values of the outdoor industry.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New Sperry President
Tom Kennedy was formerly president of apparel and accessories, Wolverine Worldwide.
Accell Group’s CEO René Takens To Step Down
Takens will step down on April 25, 2017. A search for a successor has been initiated.
Nordica Announces Changes To USA Management Team
Nordica USA appointed Sam Beck as director of marketing and communications. Ethan Korpi takes on the dual role of Nordica product manager for both boots & skis, as well as Nordica race manager.
Report: Gander Mountain Exploring Restructuring
Gander Mountain Co. is reportedly preparing for a debt restructuring in bankruptcy proceedings, sources told Reuters.
NRF Forecasts Retail Sales Will Increase 3.7 To 4.2 Percent In 2017
Online and other non-store/online sales, which are included in the overall number, are expected to increase between 8 and 12 percent.
Peloton Appoints Former Barnes & Noble CEO As President
Peloton, a specialist in home cycling, appointed William Lynch, former CEO at Barnes & Noble, as president.
Peak Design Pulls Out Of Outdoor Retailer
The San Francisco-based manufacturer of carry equipment and camera accessories is the latest company to boycott the 2017 Outdoor Retailer.
Polartec Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer
The decision was made in solidarity with Polartec customer Patagonia, which recently withdrew from Outdoor Retailer trade shows in Utah in response to the state government’s public land policy.
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Will Attend Outdoor Retailer
The Vermont-based designer of premium merino wool outdoor clothing and cycling apparel will attend Outdoor Retailer in 2017, but will limit the size of its presence.
L.L.Bean To Offer Employee Buyouts
L.L.Bean shared Thursday that it will be offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in 2018. The company is also discontinuing contributions to its pension plan and may alter its generous return policy.
Arc’teryx Joins Patagonia In Spurning Outdoor Retailer
Arc’teryx announced that it will pull out of Outdoor Retailer this summer and donate the money it would have spent on the show to the Conservation Alliance’s Public Lands Defense Fund.
VF Corp. Appoints New Reef Brand President
In addition to his new role, Roger Spatz will continue to serve as president of VF’s Eagle Creek brand, a position he has held since 2011.
Amer Sports’s Q4 Earnings Slide
Results were impacted by sports instruments product launches that were postponed to 2017 due to technical issues, as well as a delayed impact from some fitness product launches.
