SGB Update Outdoor
REI Distribution Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification
The member-owned retail cooperative’s facility is the first distribution center to earn Platinum certification in 2016 and is the second-largest Platinum-certified distribution or warehouse facility in the U.S.
PrimaLoft To Share Its 55-Percent Recycled Material Industry-Wide
In 2016 Patagonia had a stranglehold on this insulation, however come 2016 it will be available industry-wide.
Wren Sports Partners With 9:Zero:7 Fatbike Team
The team will ride the Wren carbon cockpits to finish out the winter season, and will add the Wren suspension fork in the spring.
Wolverine Worldwide Makes Progress On Strategic Initiatives
Wolverine Worldwide shared an update on the progress of its ongoing strategic initiatives, which includes the divestiture of its Robeez brand.
Krimson Klover Updates Logo And Brand Mission
The new logo will activate for the Winter Outdoor Retailer and SIA Snow Sport shows in January, and all spring 2017 product will ship with the new hangtags and branding materials.
Giant Manufacturing Shakes Up Leadership
The moves include the retirement of Giant’s longtime Chairman King Liu and CEO Tony Lo, both of whom had been with the company for more than 40 years.
Is Cannabis Activewear A Thing?
Oregrown Industries, a craft cannabis company in Oregon, has come together with star New Growth Clothing to develop a line of locally manufactured, eco-conscious activewear and outdoor gear.
Fischer And Rossignol Collaborate On Turnamic Brand
Fischer and Rossignol have joined forces to present bindings and cross country boot soles under the Turnamic brand beginning with the 2017/18 ranges.
Thule Hires Luggage Veteran To Head Soft Goods Development
Jim Matthews brings more than 25 years of product management and development, marketing and sales expertise within the luggage category, most recently with Timberland and Columbia licensee Randa.
RockyMounts Appoints Outside Sales Representatives
Tiffanie McKenzie and Tom Roth will work with retailers in the south and northeastern U.S., respectively.
SIA Refreshes Snow Show Floor + Beer At Noon!
The annual trade show in Denver will debut a new floor plan with new special exhibits, events and extended, complimentary happy hours.
Cabela’s Hometown Already Feeling Merger Impact
Business owners in Sidney, NE said sales are already slowing as residents wait to see what will happen to the 2,000 local Cabela’s jobs.
Rovr Products Names Communications Agency Of Record
Verde Brand Communications will handle all aspects of Rovr public relations support, effective immediately.
Mystery Ranch Hires Eastern Canada Sales Agency
The pack designer and manufacturer retained a new sales agency, led by Frédéric Simard, to represent its Mountain and Hunting divisions in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and the Maritimes.
Bode Miller Comments On Head Lawsuit
Professional skier Bode Miller spoke publicly for the first time regarding his pending litigation with Head USA.
