SGB Update Outdoor

G3 Partners With New Sales Agencies

Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting will cover the Rocky Mountain region, Gone Skiing Agency will manage the Northeast territory, and Matt Gibely will represent the Southwest.

Rally Cycling Signs Junior World Time Trial Champion

18-year-old Brandon McNulty capped his junior career last month in the Junior World Time Trial Championship in Dubai, Qatar, where his winning time of 34:42.29 was 35 seconds faster than second place.

K2 Promotes Outdoor Products Sales Director

Christie managed the sales of BCA products in the United States in his prior role, and will now add Madshus Nordic, Atlas and Tubbs to his responsibilities.

SIA Responds To New Outdoor Retailer Schedule

In a letter to the industry, SnowSports Industries Americas President Nick Sargent responded to Outdoor Retailer’s recently announced changes to its trade-show calendar, expressing concerns that the schedule still stretches retailers thin.

Vista Outdoor’s Q3 Earnings Surge

Vista Outdoor Inc. reported earnings vaulted 121 percent to $73.2 million, or $1.22 a share, topping Wall Street estimates. Revenues advanced 24 percent.

Sport Chek’s Q3 Comps Grow 7.7 Percent

Canadian Tire Corp. reported same-store sales at its FGL Sports segment were up 6.2 percent in the third quarter. Same-store sales at Sport Chek increased 7.7 percent.

NRF: Retailers Ready To Work With New President

National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay congratulated the winners of Tuesday’s federal elections and pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress on a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda.

Vapur Adds Sales Reps Across U.S.

The flexible water bottle manufacturer added new representation to seven key markets in the U.S. – Mid Atlantic and New England, Southern California, South and Southeastern U.S., Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

GoPro Recalls Karma Drone

The recall involves approximately 2,500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23.