SGB Update Outdoor
Eagle Creek Rolls Out Pack-2-School Campaign
In order to reach new markets, travel outfitter Eagle Creek introduced a Pack-2-School campaign for fall 2016.
Buttermilk Mountain Apparel Debuts First Bike Line
Buttermilk Mountain Apparel, a 2015 startup brand making contemporary outdoor apparel for women, officially launched with its first line of women’s mountain bike apparel. The brand is made by women, for women.
Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.
Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Impacted By Tent, Diving Declines
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales and earnings for its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, 2016, as double-digit profit growth for the company’s fishing and watercraft recreation businesses could not offset slumping tent sales at large retailers and a one-time, non-cash, goodwill impairment charge in its diving segment.
Vail Resorts to Buy Whistler Blackcomb
Vail Resorts Inc. is buying North America’s and Canada’s largest ski area, Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, for CAD$1.4 billion ($1.06 billion).
Sleeping Indian Under New Ownership
Sleeping Indian Designs, the wool clothier, is under new ownership.
VF Corp. Recommends Shareholders Reject ‘Mini-Tender’ Offer
VF Corp. announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares of VF common stock at a price of $59.75 per share in cash.
VF Corp. Appoints Jim Pisani As Timberland President
VF Corp. appointed Jim Pisani to the position of global brand president, Timberland, effective immediately.
Smartwool President Departs for Toms
Smartwool President Mark Satkiewicz is leaving the company to take a job as general manager of the Americas at Toms.
Keen Hires Former Nike Exec to Lead Outdoor Division
John Eberle will oversee global business operations, management strategy, and product and business development for Keen’s largest product category, officials said.
Sport Chek’s Comps Gain 7.2 percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.1 percent on a 2.9 percent sales gain.
Dorel Industries Revenue Slides In Q2
Dorel Industries Inc. reported second-quarter revenue was US$637.3 million, down 4.8 percent.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Names Rich Hill New President
Hill, who got his start in specialty outdoor retail and went on to work for Patagonia, Marmot, Prana and others, will replace outgoing GOA President Wes Allen.
Lew’s Hires Western VP of Sales
Fishing company Lew’s has hired industry veteran Terry Pederson to serve as vice president of sales for the western United States, beginning Sept. 12.
Alchemy Equipment Appoints North American Distributor
Alchemy Equipment, a New Zealand-based urban/outdoor clothing and luggage company, has joined forces with Partners Growth in Toronto, Ontario for distribution and representation in the U.S. and Canada.
