August 12, 2021

Hiking Shoe Sales Are Climbing Fast, Especially Online — and Merrell Is Leading the Charge

Sales of outdoor footwear climbed $299 million for the 12 months ending May 2021, The NPD Group Inc. senior sports industry adviser Matt Powell revealed yesterday during the Outdoor Retailer Summer show. The mark is a 19% increase over the same period in 2019. FN

August 11, 2021

Canada Goose Sees Q1 Revenues More Than Double

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported a slightly higher loss in the first quarter ended June 27. Revenues vaulted 115.7%. Global e-commerce revenue increased by 80.8%; revenue increased significantly in all geographic regions; and despite elevated retail closures, Canada grew by 126.1%, excluding $7.0 million of temporary PPE sales in the...

August 11, 2021

Court Finds Seirus’ HeatWave Did Not Infringe Columbia’s Design Patent

This marks two jury verdicts in favor of Seirus over Columbia in a long-running patent dispute between the companies, effectively putting an end to Columbia’s claims against Seirus. Inside Outdoor

August 11, 2021

UltrAspire Reports 54% Growth in the First Half of 2021

UltrAspire, a leader in hydration and waist lighting has rooted its foundation in the athletes in which they serve. Standing firm in the core value, Inspired by Athletes, UltrAspire works directly with them to introduce new concepts and innovations that are viable, practical, and functional. This process of transparency and...

August 10, 2021

Amer Sports Names Sporting Goods Industry Executive Franco Fogliato President and CEO of Salomon

HELENSKI – August 10th, 2021 – Amer Sports Corporation (“Amer Sports”) today announced the appointment of outdoor sporting goods and sportswear industry executive, and seasoned global operator Franco Fogliato to the role of President and CEO for Salomon, the global outdoor brand specializing in footwear, apparel and winter sports equipment....

August 10, 2021

Alterra Mountain Company Names New President and COO of SVAM

Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley, California, effective immediately. Dee has worked in the ski industry for over 30 years and has held numerous positions across prominent mountains and brands. Dee joined SVAM in...

August 10, 2021

Vail Resorts Names New CEO

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that Kirsten Lynch will be appointed chief executive officer and elected to the Company’s board of directors, effective November 1, 2021. Lynch joined Vail Resorts in 2011 as chief marketing officer and previously held senior leadership positions at PepsiCo and Kraft Foods. SES

August 10, 2021

Aqualung Group Appoints Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America

 VISTA, Calif. (August 10, 2021) – Aqualung, the leading global designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear, today announced it has appointed Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America. Brandau will play a key role in helping to coordinate the planning, development and execution of go-to-market activities...

August 10, 2021

prAna Announces the Promotion of Christian Castellani to Director of North American Sales

Carlsbad, CA – August 10, 2021 – prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable outdoor fashion, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christian Castellani to North America Sales Director. Castellani will be responsible for managing the efforts of prAna’s twelve independent sales agencies in the North...

August 10, 2021

Hot Bento-New Product Category

Batteries are changing industries and Hot Bento is leading the charge into Food & Beverage. Patented technology allows a hot meal in 10 minutes-anywhere. Catering to American meal trends of Healthy Food, Speed/Convenience and Food security, Hot Bento offers new options for Active Consumers. As Nick Sexton, VP notes, “Hot...