SGB Update

McDonald’s Markets Activewear Tracksuit

McDonald’s entered the activewear market when on July 30 the fast food chain released a hooded vest and track pant in collaboration with Australian fitness and swim brand We Are Handsome.

Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Quality Director

Black Diamond Equipment, which has had several costly recalls since bring manufacturing of carabiners and other hard goods back to its headquarters city of Salt Lake City from China, appointed Rick Vance as director of quality, effective August 1, 2016.

OIWC Issues Letter Teasing its Rebranding

Executive Director of the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), Deanne Buck, issued a letter to the trade celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary and teasing the release of its new branding.

Leading Outdoor Brands Commit to Higg Index

A group of outdoor companies including REI, The North Face and W.L. Gore, have affirmed a commitment to use the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Index to improve environmental and social responsibility throughout their supply chains.

Jarden Outdoor’s Organic Sales Flattish in Q2

Newell Brands Inc.’s reported organic sales at the former Jarden Outdoor Solutions segment grew a mere 0.5 percent in the second quarter with growth in Pure Fishing largely offset by weather related declines at winter sensitive businesses such as K2 Sports, Volkl and Marker.