SGB Update Outdoor

Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. Changes CEO

Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. appointed Mark Etzbach as its new CEO to succeed Jerry Breig. Brieg will continue to serve Lamo as vice president of international business development.

Thule Implements Locallly Product Locator

Thule has incorporated the Locally product locator into Thule.com to help guide U.S. consumers through their purchase at a local authorized Thule retailer.

Clif Bar Issues Voluntary Recall of Sierra Trail Mix Bars

Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary recall of Clif Bar Sierra Trail Mix energy bars, imported from the United States and sold across Canada, because of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Judge Clears Sale of Vestis to Parent’s Affiliate

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved a plan to sell Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores to an affiliate of their current owner so that they can exit Chapter 11 proceedings next month as going concerns.

Dakine Hires Ken Meidell to Fill CEO Post

Altamont Capital named former Outdoor Research President and CEO Ken Meidell as CEO of Dakine, which the San Francisco investment firm acquired from Billabong in July 2013. Prior to joining Outdoor Research as CEO in 2013, Meidell worked at Cascade Designs for 12 years, including stints as VP of sales and marketing, VP of the […]

21sportsgroup Names Planet Sports Exec CFO

21sportsgroup appointed Dr. Henner Schwarz, managing director of recently acquired Planet Sports, as its CFO and third managing director alongside Jörg Mayer and Michael Burk.

Backbone Adds PR Talent

Backbone Media, which specializes in providing public relations and other services to active lifestyle brands, has added staff to its offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colo.

NICA Executive Director Recognized by President

National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Executive Director Austin McInerny has received a 2016 President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award for his work.

Timbuk2 Makes Four New Leadership Appointments

Timbuk2, the San Francisco-based company best known for its messenger bags, hired Jen Larkin as design director, Nelson Garcia as art director, Azul Couzens as head of marketing, and Ami Takahashi as head of international sales.

SIA to Move HQ Out West

The trade organization will make the decision by the end of June to move from its current Washington D.C. metro location in McLean, VA to one of “two snow industry hubs” out West.