SGB Update Outdoor

Ski California Hires John Rice as President, Appoints New Chief Counsel

The 47-year ski industry veteran has been appointed the association’s new president. Rice, who has served as VP and general manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe since 1993, succeeds Mike Reitzell, now president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association. The Board also appointed Kristin Bohm, Esq. specializing in ski industry defense, as special counsel to Ski California.

Nordstrom Sets Fall 2025 Plan for Rack Store in Lakeland, FL

The 30,000-square-foot store will be in Lakeside Village, a shopping center that includes Kohl’s, Books-A-Million, Belk, and entertainment options, including CMX Cinemas. Lakeside Village is owned and managed by Continental Realty Corporation.

Former NSGA Board Chairman Craig Koenig Passes Away

Koenig served on the NSGA Board of Directors from 1985 to 1992 and was Chairman from 1990 to 1991. As the Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland, OH-based family business Koenig Sporting Goods, Koenig oversaw the company’s growth from two stores in the late 1960s to an independent retail chain of 40 stores in the 1990s.

Hartford Sales Group Celebrates 40 Years as Indie Sales Agency

The company, founded in October 1984 by Larry Hartford, cut its teeth on new brands launching in the market. Hartford started his footwear and apparel sales career ten years prior, representing Tred2, Brooks, Court Casuals and many others in the active outdoor space.

Champion Europe Appoints New Creative Director

Maurizio Donadi’s will oversee the creative development of Champion’s product lines and seasonal collections. His arrival is reported to mark a shift in the brand’s direction under the new ownership of Authentic Brands Group, which acquired the brand in October.