SGB Update Outdoor
Bear & Son Cutlery Acquires Gatco Sharpeners
Bear & Son Cutlery acquired Gatco Sharpeners, including its slogan, “We sharpen the world.” Bear & Son hopes that Gatco will round out the company’s product line and provide a one-stop shop for knives and sharpening. “Bear & Son is equipped with a rich family tradition in knife making, and the Gatco brand is a […]
Mountain Khakis Names Flagship Store Manager
Steve Carpenter, a longtime Denver resident, brings 27 years of experience leading REI stores.
U.S. House Passes Outdoor REC Act
The bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, would shine a greater spotlight on economic effects of the estimated $646 billion outdoor industry.
Vasque Appoints JAM Collective As PR Agency
Vasque joins the constellation of JAM Collective clients including Osprey Packs, Leatherman, Mountain Hardwear, Vuarnet, Yakima Products Inc. and Snow Peak.
Gander Mountain Hosts Annual First Ice Expo
The 6th Annual First Ice Expo will be held Saturday, November 19 starting at 8 a.m. at the Gander Mountain store in Forest Lake, MN.
Implus Corp. Names New Board Members From Nike And The North Face
Sally McCoy and Chris L. Shimojima bring seasoned outdoor and active lifestyle experience from Nike, Zumies, CamelBak and others to the Implus board.
Sierra Designs Debuts Andrew Skurka Video Series
The videos by the long-distance hiker offer practical advice for hikers, backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Outdoor Industry Association Releases Post-Election Analysis
There are plenty of concerns but some opportunities for the outdoor industry with the Trump administration, officials said.
Royal Robbins Names New Regional Sales Leadership
The apparel brand named new sales leadership and additional sales support for the Rocky Mountain, Great Lakes and Southeast territories.
Dick’s Opens First Former Sports Authority Locations
Re-opening celebrations in former Sports Authority stores are set for Elk Grove, CA; Seattle, WA; and West El Paso, TX.
Tenkara Rod Co. Reels In New PR
Groundswell PR will oversee its media relations to drive the brand’s story across a myriad of editorial channels.
OluKai Invests In Headwear Brand
The footwear brand’s investment in Melin, a West Coast headwear brand in the luxury and youth culture space, follows on its investment in eyewear brand Kaenon.
Arcus Hunting Hires Former Crosman Marketing Manager
Arcus Hunting LLC appointed Chip Hunnicutt to the position of director of marketing, effective November 1.
Jones & Vining Names Charles Liberge President
Liberge joined the company as executive vice president of sales and marketing in August 2015.
