SGB Update Outdoor
Visit The National Parks For Free This Weekend
The industry has been celebrating the National Parks centennial all year, but today marks the park service’s actual birthday, and to celebrate, all parks are free through the weekend.
Boyne Resorts Outlines Big Sky Expansion
The company plans to invest $150 million in Montana’s Big Sky Resort over the next decade to spur a more than $1 billion investment in the Bozeman region.
Marmot and RootsRated Team Up for Tour
The outdoor apparel, equipment and sporting goods company and content marketing platform will host pint nights as part of a nationwide tour this fall.
Fenix Outdoor Reports Big Swing in Profits
Growth at the Fjällräven brand and a turnaround at the German retailer Globetrotter helped the company report an operating profit in the second quarter.
Rudy Project Tempts Dealers with Markup Opportunity
Rudy Project North America stated that all dealers would be able to purchase helmets at one-third of MSRP, resulting in an everyday 3 times markup.
Birkenstock Again Tops Back-to-School Lists
Birkenstocks for the third year in a row was the top footwear choice in back-to-school searches, according to Google’s list of 2016 back-to-school trends.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
CanCooker Names Sam Bowman VP of Sales and Marketing
CanCooker President Seth McGinn appointed Sam Bowman as vice president of sales and marketing for the outdoor cooking company.
Differential Brands Appoints Jake Brandman as Swims President
Differential Brands Group Inc. appointed Jake Brandman, formerly Sanuk’s president, as president of the company’s Swims brand.
Skullcandy Spurns Incipio for Better Offer
The audio accessories for action sports, music and gaming enthusiasts reached an agreement Tuesday to be acquired by Mill Road Capital Management LLC.
Bearpaw Appoints CFO
Bearpaw, best known for its fashionable boots, has appointed Jason J. Martini as its new chief financial officer.
EORA Announces Board Changes
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s board of directors has selected a new president and announced other changes to its membership.
Sterling Rope Co. Appoints Director Of Marketing
Sterling Rope Company Inc. stated Liz McLellan will be leading the marketing department as its new director of marketing.
Conservation Alliance Launches Donor Program
With a few well-heeled friends from the outdoor industry, the non-profit has kicked off a new major donor program to raise money for wilderness conservation.
VF Corp. CEO Reaps Rewards
Chairman and CEO Eric C Wiseman sold less than 10 percent of his shares in the apparel company last week for a profit of roughly $12.0 million.
