SGB Update Outdoor
Mountainsmith Restructures Management Team
The manufacturer of backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear revealed a series of internal promotions and new positions, as well as the addition of Andrew Mills as sales manager.
Genesco Sees Flat Holiday Comps
Same-store sales decreased 2 percent and sales for the company’s e-commerce and catalog direct sales businesses increased 11 percent on a comparable basis for that period.
Slackline Industries Moves Headquarters Back To Boulder
The move comes on the heels of a recent decision to consolidate U.S. and Canadian distribution in Seattle and a change of heart from Boulder city officials about using slacklines in public parks.
European Outdoor Group To Review OutDoor Trade Show
The EOG expressed it is well aware that the outdoor marketplace is changing rapidly and wishes to make sure that the OutDoor show continues to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
Flojos Acquired By The Courtney Group
The sandal brand was established in the early 1970s by the Santana Family in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Textreme Owner Oxeon Wins Patent Infringement Appeal
Switzerland-based Oxeon AB, a pioneer of spread tow woven fabrics sold under the Textreme brand, received a patent infringement ruling in its favor from a German Court of Appeal.
SIA Industry + Intelligence Program Returns To Snow Show
The seminars will be highlighted by a lunch co-keynote presentation by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and SIA President Nick Sargent on January 25, 2017.
Osprey Partners With Quality Bicycle Products
QBP will offer the pack manufacturer’s bike assortment and will warehouse and ship product, accelerating the allocation time to retailers.
Fjällräven International Shakes Up Management Team
The changes at management level will give the North America and Germany country markets greater say in the strategic orientation of the brand.
Lululemon Updates Guidance After Strong Holiday
The company now anticipates a net revenue in the range of $775 million to $785 million.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Appoints VP Of Sales For North America
Andy Welling has spent more than 25 years working with brands such as Kelty, The North Face, Patagonia and Marmot.
Eddy Merckx Cycles Partners With Velofix Direct
The brand joins BH, Spot, Elby, Ellsworth and other premium bike brands already available through the Velofix Direct program, which was launched in 2016.
Kammok Launches Give Adventure Program
Throughout 2017, the company’s goal to #GiveAdventure will be rolled in a Give Adventure Program that extends its mission to equip and inspire for life changing adventure.
Arc’teryx Appoints Global Commercial Leader
CJ King has spent more than 15 years working with globally renowned brands including The North Face, Nike, Pearl Izumi and Smartwool.
Keen Names Agency Of Record
Rygr, a Backbone Group company, will work on public relations and brand communications for outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand.
