SGB Update Outdoor
Gu Energy Hires Operations & Sales Talent
GU Energy Labs hired four new staff members to bolster its Operations and Sales Teams.
L.L.Bean Pledges $1 Million to Support Island Explorer Bus System
L.L.Bean is making a new commitment of $1 million to Friends of Acadia in support of the Acadia National Park’s Island Explorer bus system.
Project EverGreen Aims to Grow Recreational Green Spaces for Kids
Project EverGreen is designating July 10-16, 2016 as National “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week, to spotlight efforts to provide healthy, safe athletic and recreational green spaces for America’s children.
Sports Direct Profits Slide in Fiscal Year
Sports Direct reported underlying profit before taxes slumped 8.4 percent to £275.2 million in its year ended April 24 largely due to a hike in wages and slower sales in the second half of the year. Sales grew 2.5 percent to £2.9 billion.
Prior to its Headquarter Move, SIA’s New Leader Issues a Letter to the Trade
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) President Nick Sargent sent a letter to the snow sports trade on the morning of July 7 in preparation for the group to move headquarters to Park City.
Girl Scouts to Launch First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Macy’s announced the first-ever Girl Scout-themed float will debut in the 90th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Stormy Kromer Opens New Factory Store
Stormy Kromer will open its renovated store at its factory and corporate headquarters in Ironwood, MI.
Centric Unveils Prototype Field Testing App For Apparel, Footwear And Hard Goods
Centric Software is debuting its new Field Testing mobile app on iOS, designed to help apparel, footwear and outdoor companies track both the usage and performance of prototypes and samples.
Alibaba Unveils IP Enforcement Platform
Alibaba Group launched a initiative to streamline IP-related communications with brands at its inaugural Rights Holders Collaboration Summit.
REI to Sell Salsa Bikes at Some Stores
REI will begin selling bicycles and bikepacking accessories from Minneapolis-based Salsa Cycles online and at some stores this fall.
Thule Acquires Child Bike Seat Maker
Thule Group has acquired the Dutch company GMG B.V., a leading supplier of child bike seats in the BeNeLux markets. GMG B.V. had sales of €6.1 million in 2015, with a focus on child bike seats under the brand Yepp.
NEMO Names Rep Agency of the Year
NEMO Equipment Co. awarded Kurt Smith and Chaz Warren of Top Gun Sales with its Inaugural Rep Agency of the Year honor for 2016.
Eurobike Opens Travel Talk Conference to Show Attendees
For the 15th time, Eurobike is inviting visitors to attend its bicycle tourism symposium Travel Talk, where a host of speakers will address the impact of digitalization, E-mountain bikes, cooperation and ‘women-only’ tours on the industry.
UK Regulator Clears Wiggle-Chain Reaction Deal
U.K. anti-trust regulators cleared Wiggle Ltd’s acquisition of Chain Reaction Cycles Retailer Ltd. June 30.
REI to Sell Salsa Bikes at Some Stores
REI will begin selling bicycles and bikepacking accessories from Minneapolis-based Salsa Cycles online and at some stores this fall.
