SGB Update Outdoor
Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Centers
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced plans to open three new fulfillment centers, including two in California.
The North Face Tips its Hat to Retiring Rockies Sales Principal
The North Face announced the retirement of Ed LaJoy, principal of The Skylark Group, brand sales agency partner for the Rockies territory, with Kari Larsen assuming responsibilities for LaJoy.
Canyon Bicycle GmbH to Enter U.S. Market in 2017
Canyon Bicycles GmbH will expand to the United States in 2017 via a new partnership with TSG Consumer Partners LLC, the same private equity firm that acquired Backcountry.com last year.
Canada Goose to Open First Stores in Toronto and Manhattan
Canada Goose plans to open its first two standalone stores in fall 2016. The flagship stores are set to open in Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, and on Wooster Street in the heart of SoHo, New York City.
One-on-One with Vim & Vigr Founder Michelle Huie
At 30 years old, Michelle Huie launched her fashion-centric graduated compression sock company, Vim & Vigr, in the heart of Montana.
Report: L.L.Bean to Open First Wisconsin Store
L.L.Bean will open its first Wisconsin store in Brookfield, according to the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel.
Halfords Group Acquires Online Bike Dealer
Halfords Group plc, one of the United Kingdom’s largest bicycle and car camping retailers, has acquired Tredz Limited and Wheelies Direct Limited, which specialize in online sale of premium bikes and accessories.
Missouri Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1.2M from Garmin
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri has charged a woman with embezzling $1.2 million from Garmin International while working as a senior payroll specialist at the company’s headquarters near Kansas City.
The Conservation Alliance Elects Two New Directors
The Conservation Alliance board elected Kirsten Blackburn, Marketing Manager at Keen Inc., and Deven Clemens, Senior Director of Corporate Finance at Clif Bar & Company to serve on the organization’s board of directors.
Purnell Adds Reps in Rockies and Ontario
Purnell, a Santa Barbra, Calif. based lifestyle apparel brand, has added sales representatives with experience in the specialty outdoor, bicycle and watersports markets to represent it in the Rockies and Ontario, Canada.
Glukos Signs Skateboarding Legend Steve Caballero
The Glukos Company Inc., the all-natural sports nutrition company, expanded its roster of brand ambassadors into the action sports arena by signing a professional skateboarding pioneer, Steve Caballero.
Vapor Trail Archery Rebrands With Edgy Logo
Vapor Trail Archery, manufacturer of VTX bowstrings, cables, Limb Driver Pro-V, and other archery accessories, has rebranded to a new “edgier” logo.
Mammut CEO Schmid Departs
Mammut Sports Group CEO Rolf G. Schmid is resigning after 16 years of leading the Swiss maker of outdoor gear to pursue a career in consulting.
Yeti Releases Teaser of ‘Charged’ Documentary
Yeti, the rapidly growing premium cooler and drinkware brand, has backed its first feature-length documentary titled ‘Charged.’
Deuter Partners With Hike It Baby
Deuter USA has entered into partnership with Hike It Baby, a social networking platform dedicated to developing communities that get families outside with children from birth to school aged.
