SGB Update Outdoor
Darn Tough Appoints Director Of Customer Service
From Northfield, VT, John “JT” Thoubboron will oversee the recruitment, training and daily operations of the customer service team while identifying and implementing best practices to continually improve the brand’s best-in-class service before, during and after a purchase.
Mystery Ranch Packs Included In Wylder Launch
Wylder, an online retailer that caters to outdoorswomen, approached the pack designer because of its reputation for building packs that fit and function well for women.
J.McLaughlin Plans Store Expansion Starting In Texas
J.McLaughlin, a classic American lifestyle clothing and accessories brand for women and men, is expanding its retail fleet with a new location in West Houston, TX.
Under Armour Changes Class A, Class C Ticker Symbols
The ticker symbol for the company’s Class A Common Stock will change from “UA” to “UAA.” The ticker symbol for the company’s Class C Common Stock will change from “UA.C” to “UA.”
American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Finalists Announced
Winners will be presented with the awards at a ceremony on January 11 in Salt Lake City, UT, during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Paddlesports Retailers Attempt Split From Emerald Expositions
Owners of Rutabaga Paddlesports and Nantahala Outdoor Center launch new Paddlesports Retailer show for September in Wisconsin.
Nidecker Group Acquires Flow Snowboarding
Flow is the third largest brand of bindings and the fifth largest brand of boards, boots, bindings in America. Nidecker Group reportedly becomes the third largest snowboarding company in America behind Burton and K2 Sports.
Judge Blocks New Overtime Rule
The new rule, which would have qualified millions more Americans for overtime pay, including many working retail in the active lifestyle industry, now stands on shaky ground.
Sessions Team Welcomes Phil Hansen
The Portland-based outerwear manufacturer added the snowboarder and skateboarder to its team, which also includes Scotty Vine, Jesse Paul, Ryan Paul, Nick Geisen and Ryland West.
Voormi Redirects Tradeshow Resources To Invest In Talent And Tech
The American-made wool apparel brand will forego the 2017 SIA and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade shows.
Big Agnes To Expand U.S. And Global Distribution
The manufacturer of tents, sleeping bags and other outdoor gear will open a second distribution center in Salt Lake City, plus work with new third-party fulfillment operations in Canada and Europe.
Summit Sales NW Adds Team Members
New Marketing Manager Carmi Schulman most recently worked for K2 Sports, while Andy Dahlen from local Seattle store Second Ascent joins as a sales representative.
SIA Releases 2016 Market Intelligence Report
The report shows that the industry’s retail sales fell 1 percent for the 2015/16 season to $4.7 billion, with big regional differences across the country depending on where the snow fell.
Mountain Khakis Appoints Director Of IT And Logistics
Prior to joining Mountain Khakis, Amy Wilson spent six years working with model train legend and iconic American brand Lionel LLC.
Trump Vows To Immediately Quit TPP
President-elect Donald Trump in a YouTube video revealed plans to scrap the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day in the White House.
