SGB Update Outdoor
Lands’ End Swings To Q3 Loss On Lower Sales
The outdoor lifestyle retailer and brand saw its same-store sales fall 14.3 percent, along with fewer Lands’ End Shops at Sears in a rough quarter following the departure of its CEO.
FWT Renews Fieberbrunn And Vallnord-Arcalís Contracts
FWT Management SA, the organizing body of the Swatch Freeride World Tour and Freeride World Qualifiers, renewed its contracts with Fieberbrunn, Austria and Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra.
Columbia Names New Directors Of Toughness
Faith Briggs is a runner and documentary filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY. Mark Chase, set to be the first international appointee, joins the company from Gloucester, England.
Gregory Appoints New Brand Director Of Europe
Adrian Davison, previously with Berghaus, will lead the pack brand’s European operations from Belgium.
Spacecraft Adds Snowboarder Sammy Luebke To Pro Team
Luebke has a Freeride World Title under his belt and was recently featured in TGR’s new film, “Tight Loose.”
L.L. Bean Boots Selling Out Again
L.L. Bean is adding new manufacturing capacity and making new hires to support surging demand again this year for the classic L.L. Bean boot.
Bridgedale, Hilly, Mountain Equipment Merge N.A. Distribution
Under the newly created Outdoor & Sports Company Inc., the three brands will share a central warehouse and distribution facility based in Buffalo, NY.
GoPro To Cut 15 Percent Of Workforce
GoPro will cut 15 percent of its workforce in a restructuring, which includes the closing of its entertainment division. GoPro president Tony Bates will also depart the company at the end of the year.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Deal Faces Delay
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that both U.S. and Canadian regulators have requested more time to explore its proposed sale to Bass Pro Shops.
Accell Group Appoints Brand And Marketing Director
Accell Group said Wouter Jager will be promoted to brand and marketing director, effective January 1, 2017.
Miir Teams Up With Clean Water Non-Profit Splash
Miir and Splash launched a partnership to bring water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) services to 100 percent of public schools in Kathmandu, Nepal by 2021.
OIA Promotes Alex Boian To VP Of Government Affairs
A member of the government affairs team at OIA for more than 12 years, Boian has helped expand the group’s policy portfolio.
Ledlenser Crowned Title Sponsor Of Trails In Motion Festival
“The partnership with the Trails In Motion Film Festival enables us to reach a core community of trail runners,” said Ledlenser Associate Brand Manager Shannon Jidas.
Christy Sports Names Amer Sports GM As New CEO
Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories, appointed Matt Gold as its new CEO, effective February 2017.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Seattle Location
The sporting goods retailer’s 11th store in Washington and 679th nationwide will open on December 2.
