SGB Update Outdoor
Columbia Sportswear’s Profit Climbs 34 Percent In Q4
Earnings were boosted by double-digit growth in Europe, modest gains in the U.S. and higher gross margins.
Katadyn BeFree Gains Momentum
With the Runner’s World Gear of the Year Award already under its belt, the fill-and-shake collapsible flask also caught the attention of the ISPO Award judges in Munich.
Rocky Brands Plans To Appoint Internal Candidate CFO
Rocky Brands Inc. stated that based on its evaluation of candidates for the position of chief financial officer it expects to make an internal hire by early March.
Shred Partners With POW
At the SnowSports Industries America trade show last month, Shred debuted the Simplify Natural, a goggle that uses reclaimed, recycled and organic materials.
ISPO Munich 2017 Draws Record Attendance
ISPO Munich 2017, held from February 5 to 8, saw a record of more than 85,000 trade visitors, an increase of approximately 6 percent over last year’s total of 81,368.
Suunto Signs Xterra Champ Josiah Middaugh
In his new role, Middaugh will represent Suunto at races and events, and will contribute content to his bi-monthly Middaugh Coaching Corner at xterraplanet.com.
SOG Knives & Tools Promotes Two To Key Management Positions
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools promoted Patrick Carland to vice president of sales and Chris Cashbaugh to senior director of marketing.
Hydro Flask Adds New Directors To Leadership Team
Yiorgos Makris joined the Bend, OR-based company as director of marketing and John Cupit as director of design.
Vista Outdoor Reports Steep Q3 Loss
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported a net loss of $377.7 million, or $6.44 a share, in its third quarter ended January 1, dragged down by a goodwill charge of $449.2 million.
Vans Adds Snow Team Ambassadors
Vans welcomed Mary Rand, Cole Navin and Bryan Iguchi to the global Vans snowboarding team.
Deckers Brands Faces Activist Investor
Marcato Capital Management intend to engage in discussions with directors and officers of Deckers Brands about “strategic alternatives,” including a potential sale of the company or “businesses or assets.”
OIA Calls For Unification In The Fight For Public Lands
In light of current news regarding the outdoor industry’s fight to support America’s public lands, OIA Executive Director Amy Roberts has issued an open letter to the outdoor industry.
OutDoor Industry Award Opens 2017 Submissions
The deadline to submit entries in this year’s competition is May 8, 2017.
Timberland Launches SensorFlex Campaign
Up-and-coming dancer/choreographer Virgil Gadson, a finalist on season 12 of the Fox show “So You Think You Can Dance,” will serve as front man for the campaign.
Wiivv Acquires Esoles
Through the acquisition, the custom-fit footwear company will have possession of data for over 50,000 3D foot scans.
