SGB Update Outdoor
Kent Outdoors to Move Headquarters to Park City
Seawall Capital, the private equity owner of Kent Outdoors, reported that Kent Outdoors will relocate its headquarters to Park City, UT, from New London, OH, supported by tax credits provided by the state of Utah.
Timberland Names Chief Marketing Officer
Timberland announced Maisie Willoughby as the brand’s new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Most recently, she spent five years at Alexander Wang.
Vittoria Opens a New Cotton Bike Tire Factory in Bangkok
This €20 million investment expands Vittoria Tyres Thailand (VTT) factory premises from 36,000 square meters to 51,000 square meters in the Bangpoo industrial district, near VTT’s headquarters.
Vista’s Outdoor Products Spin-Off Will Debut as Revelyst, Inc.
The company will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GEAR” once the separation from the Sporting Products segment is complete.
Elegant Team Development Acquired by Lever Style
Elegant Team Development, a Hong Kong-based supply chain solutions provider with expertise in outdoor and activewear, was acquired by Lever Style, the apparel production platform also headquartered in Hong Kong.
Inov-8 To Rebrand with New Name and Logo
Inov-8, founded in 2003, is marking its 20 years in the active outdoor industry, manufacturing running, hiking and gym gear, with a rebrand designed to support accelerated growth.
Sports Direct’s Parent Company Plans New HQ
Frasers Group, the U.K.-based parent of Sports Direct, submitted a planning application for a new global headquarters campus at Ansty in Rugby, Warwickshire. The company’s current headquarters are in Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
Suunto Unveils Plans for U.S. Direct Distribution
Suunto has implemented a new system to directly distribute its products to U.S. retailers, one of the Finnish company’s key initiatives in expanding its business in North America.
Alterra Mountain Company Adds Three Execs to Leadership Team
Krista Sprenger is the new chief development officer, Gui Karyo chief technology officer and Andrew Bodziak was appointed executive vice president of Hospitality.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Names VP of Programs
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable promoted Chris Perkins to vice president of programs.
Report: Shot Show is Now the Third Largest Trade Show in Vegas
The show is now the eighth largest trade show in America, according to Trade Show Executive’s just-released Gold 100 rankings. The rankings were based on trade shows held throughout the U.S. in 2022 and measured by net square feet.
American Outdoor Brands Names COO
American Outdoor Brands Inc. said Brent Vulgamott, vice president of sales, operations and analytics, was promoted to chief operating officer, a newly created role. Vulgamott will continue to lead all facets of the company’s sales, operations, and analytics functions.
Hydro Flask, Osprey Parent Sees Flattish Outdoor Segment Sales In Fiscal Q2
Helen of Troy reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey eased 0.2 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, to $240.0 million.
The Good Feet Store Opens 250th Location
The Good Feet Store, based in Carlsbad, CA, announced a milestone with the opening of its 250th store, in partnership with franchisee group, The Watermans. The new store is located at 4400 Hwy 6 #200 in College Station, TX.
PleasureLand RV Centers Owner Dan Pearson Passes Away
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) issued a statement today, October 3, informing the industry and RVDA membership that Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, has passed away.
