SGB Update Outdoor
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.
Crocs’ Q3 Revenues Slide 12 Percent
Crocs Inc. slashed its loss in the third quarter, although the latest period again includes restructuring charges. Sales in the quarter were down 11.6 percent and are expected to slide between 7 percent and 11 percent in the fourth quarter.
Canada Goose Prepping For IPO
Reports say the Canadian outerwear company is seeking a valuation of around $2 billion.
Outdoor Retailer, Grassroots Agree To New Trade Show Schedule
The biggest change comes at Outdoor Retailer, which, starting in 2018, will move its Summer Market trade show to June and Winter Market to November.
Gerber Promotes Diefenderfer To VP Of Sales, Americas
Diefenderfer will oversee the Gerber sales organization in the Americas, including internal directors, managers, coordinators and the customer service team, as well as Gerber’s external sales partners.
Blizzard Tecnica Hires Ambassador To Sales Rep Role
Blizzard Tecnica hired Tyler Delumyea as its new assistant sales representative in California and Nevada, effective immediately.
Swedish Alpine Ski Team Adds RECCO To Uniform
Sports brand Helly Hansen has for many years integrated RECCO reflectors in all of its ski apparel. As a new partner to the Swedish alpine ski team, the members will therefore now be equipped with RECCO reflectors
Smith & Wesson May Change Name To American Outdoor Brands
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation plans to hold a special shareholder meeting to seek approval to change its corporate name from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation to American Outdoor Brands Corporation.
FeraDyne Outdoors Names Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Jones & Company Inc. will help the collection of archery brands drive sales and growth in 15 states.
Weyco Group’s Q3 Sales Slump 13 Percent
Sales at Bogs tumbled 31 percent in the aftermath of last year’s mild winter, while Nunn Bush and Stacy Adams also fell due to the overall challenging retail environment.
Smartwool To Open Chicago Pop-Up Shop
The brand’s first pop-up shop will be open from November 10 to January 13 at Chicago’s Water Tower Place.
Yakima Partners With Locally
The online-to-offline commerce platform supports local retailers by guiding consumers to local dealers with the desired Yakima products in stock.
Bluesign Names Patagonia’s Jill Dumain As New CEO
Dumain spent 27 years at Patagonia, most recently as director of environmental strategy. She will succeed Peter Waeber as Bluesign CEO in January 2017.
Copper Mountain Opens U.S. Ski Team Speed Center
Now in its seventh year of operation, the training venue expects to host Olympic gold medalists Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Julia Mancuso, among others.
