SGB Update Outdoor
Rocky Brands Announces CFO Transition
Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
Vail Resorts Reports Season-To-Date Visits Down 13 Percent
Vail Resorts Inc. reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 8, 2017, and for the prior-year period through January 10, 2016.
Paddlesports Coalition Endorses Paddlesports Retailer As Industry’s Trade Show
Paddlesports Retailer will debut on August 29-September 1, 2017 in Madison, WI, utilizing the common format of an opening on-water demo followed by three days in the hall.
Exxel Outdoors Expands Big Market & Outfitter Group
The privately held collection of outdoor recreation gear brands retooled the group with management promotions and new hires as well as a fresh brand approach, said Tory Upham, general manager.
Vista Outdoor Names Dave Allen President, Outdoor Products Segment
Allen joined Vista Outdoor as SVP of sales in 2016 and previously served as the president of Coleman USA.
SIA Welcomes More Than 90 New Exhibitors To 2017 Snow Show
New and returning brands to the 2017 exhibitor list include: Adidas Snowboarding, Spyder, Goldwin, Wolfgang Man & Beast, Jack Wolfskin, Outdoor Research, Burton, J Lindberg, Powder Jet Snowboards and Dang Shades.
Trump’s L.L.Bean Tweet Draws More Controversy
Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean, issued a statement on Facebook expressing his disappointment about the boycott but also reiterated the lack of any one political agenda.
Bankruptcy Liquidation Sales Begin At McMaster Sports Ltd.
This Liquidation Sale includes a vast selection of all-mountain, twin tip, and cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings, winter and athletic clothing, running shoes and accessories.
GoFundMe Acquires CrowdRise
CrowdRise is the fundraising platform for many of the top endurance events in the country, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Ironman and Tough Mudder.
American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Reveal 2017 Winners
Luna Sandals was named the overall winner of the fifth-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award during a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, UT.
Eagle Creek Names 2016 Rep Of The Year
Trailhead Sales was selected for its double-digit revenue growth, account and channel expansion, business acumen, planning/forecasting and pre-booking success.
Patagonia Founder Issues Ultimatum To Utah Governor
“Patagonia’s choice to return for future OR shows will depend on the Governor’s actions,” wrote Yvon Chouinard.
Black Diamond Former CEO Calls For Outdoor Retailer Trade Show To Boycott Utah
In an op-ed piece in The Salt Lake Tribune, Peter Metcalf argued that organizers of the Outdoor Retailer Show should consider pulling out of the state.
Vista Outdoor Expects Major Asset Impairment Charge
The company’s preliminary analysis indicates the impairment charge for it Hunting and Shooting Accessories reporting unit will be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.
Eastman Chemical Expands Avra Fiber Production
The additional capacity will be situated at the Unifi Manufacturing facility in Yadkinville, NC.
