SGB Update Outdoor
Mountain Khakis Names Northwest U.S. Sales Agency
Matt Cassidy Sales, based in Kirkland, WA, is the brand’s new sales rep in the Northwest. The agency is also opening a second office in Bozeman, MT.
Blizzard/Tecnica Adds Race And Freeride Team Members
Robby Kelley will join the Race team, while the Freeride team welcomes Adrian Ballinger, Chad Sayers and Eva Walkner.
Buff Renews Pacific Crest Trail Association Partnership
For the third year, the performance headwear company will support the PCTA’s mission of protecting, preserving and promoting the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Toad&Co Appoints Southern Sales Agency
Eventum, based in Charleston, SC, will support the outdoor lifestyle apparel brand in the south.
Mt. Bachelor Expands Partnership With Backbone Media
In addition to media planning and buying, Backbone Media will now provide PR services for the Oregon ski area.
Dorel Reports Solid Third Quarter Results
Earnings rose 32.9 percent despite a slight decline in sales.
Dragon Names Jim Flanagan As Region VP Of Sales
The action sports eyewear brand named Jim Flanagan as its new region vice president of sales for the U.S.
GoPro Sales Tumble; Swings To Q3 Loss
The action-camera company’s third quarter sales fell 39 percent and earnings took a hit on lower margins. It expects to return to profitability in 2017.
Balega Partners With Achilles International
Balega International, the producer of performance running socks, partnered with Achilles International to help disabled athletes compete in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon.
Arc’teryx Partners With Exum Mountain Guides
Along with outfitting more than 70 professional guides with Arc’teryx apparel, the partnership will include a scholarship program that offers support for guide development.
Amer Sports Gets New Americas GM
The parent company to Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, Suunto, Mavic and Enve brands promoted Bill Kirchner to vice president and general manager – Americas.
The North Face Donates $10K To Big City Mountaineers
The gift will help introduce underprivileged urban youth to the outdoors through wilderness mentoring experiences.
Ibex To Share DTC Revenue With Retailers
The outdoor merino wool apparel brand will share 10 percent of all ibex.com direct-to-consumer sales within specified local regions with participating retailers.
Intrawest Resorts Narrows Q1 Loss
The slight improvement reflected strong summer visitation at resorts and diligent management of expenses.
Fox Factory Raises Guidance On Above-Plan Q3
Adjusted earnings rose 14.5 percent on a 2.7 percent gain, with growth seen across its powered vehicle segment.
