SGB Update Outdoor
Salewa North America Hires Icebreaker GM
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, appointed Brian Mecham as its new general manager.
Abom Hires Former Smith Optics President Ned Post as Advisor
Abom, Inc., which has obtained 10 patents related to its battery-powered, anti-fogging technology for goggles, has hired former Smith Optics President Ned Post as an advisor.
Colorado Declares State Holiday to Celebrate Public Lands
Governor John Hickenlooper signed Colorado’s Public Lands Day bill Tuesday, which establishes the third Saturday in May as a holiday to celebrate the state’s public land.
Amer Sports’ Duran Departs to Become CEO at Intersport
Amer Sports said Victor Duran, its senior vice president of marketing and business-to-consumer and a member of its executive board, has resigned in advance of assuming the CEO role at Intersport International Corporation Jan. 1, 2017.
Cabela’s Presents Vendor of the Year Awards
Cabela’s Inc. honored four of its suppliers: Vortex Optics, Benelli USA, St. Croix Rod Company and Sitka Gear.
Fishpond Founder Le Coq Honored for Environmental Work
Fishpond Founder John Le Coq was recently recognized for his commitment and contributions to the environment as one of four nominees for Pegasus Foundation Wings award.
TJX’s Q1 Tops Street Estimates
The TJX Cos. Inc., which owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra Trading Post, reported first-quarter earnings rose 7.1 percent to $508.3 million, or 76 cents a share, easily exceeding Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 71 cents.
Newell Brands to Establish Global HQ in New Jersey
Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE: NWL), which closed its acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods segment last month, will establish a new global headquarters in Hoboken, N.J. after securing $27 million in economic incentives from the state.
Sports Authority Lenders Lose Appeal of Consignment Sales Ruling
Sports Authority’s Chapter 11 term lenders lost an appeal for an emergency injunction that would have escrowed the bankrupt retailer’s receipts from supplier’s consignment sales.
Summit Sports Opens ACK Shop-in-Shop in Michigan Store
Summit Sports unveiled a new Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK)store-within-a-store concept at its Brighton, MI store location featuring an expanded selection of kayaks, stand up paddleboards and related accessories.
Klean Kanteen, United By Blue Launch Co-branded Containers
United By Blue and Klean Kanteen are launching a series of five co-branded, stainless-steel products that, with each purchase, will remove a pound of trash from a river or ocean. The collaboration will hit stores in mid-July.
Katadyn Group Hires Verde Brand Communications
Katadyn Group has hired Verde Brand Communications to drive awareness of its Katadyn, AlpineAire and Optimus’ products in North America.
Crocs’ Infringement Victory Recognized as Landmark Case
Crocs Inc. announced that a ruling last year in the Shanghai Intermediate People’s Court has been selected by China’s Supreme People’s Court as one of the top 50 leading IP cases of 2015.
Kammok Hires Purple Orange Brand Communications
Kammok, producers of outdoor shelter and sleeping solutions for the modern adventurer, has partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications as the company’s PR agency of record.
SmartEtailing Merges With Harvest Retail Marketing
SmartEtailing and Harvest Retail Marketing have merged to offer richer service offerings and enhancements to the bicycle industry.
