February 18, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics Appoint Seiko Hashimoto As Chief

The Tokyo Olympics are making a major statement in Japan - they’ve put a woman in charge, right after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned last week following scrutiny over sexist remarks. Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic bronze medalist in speedskating, was appointed as the new president of the Tokyo Olympic...

February 18, 2021

VF Corporation appoints Jan Van Mossevelde as Global Brand President, icebreaker®

DENVER –February 18, 2021– VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced the appointment of Jan Van Mossevelde to the position of Global Brand President, icebreaker®. Van Mossevelde will be based in the brand’s home market of Auckland, New Zealand. He will...

February 18, 2021

Jack Wolfskin Appoints Will Lachenauer As New Sales Representative

Park City, UT (Feb 18, 2020) — Jack Wolfskin, a globally recognized performance apparel and gear manufacturer centered on sustainability, is pleased to announce a new addition to the North American sales team, Will Lachenauer. Lachenauer, the founder of the LG3 sales agency, will be in charge of retail sales...

February 17, 2021

January retail sales show strong increase

Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, according to the National Retail Federation. Shop Eat Surf

February 17, 2021

Wellness firm Therabody attracts celebrity investors Marcus Rashford, Jay-Z and Daniel Craig.

Tech wellness firm Therabody has raised funding from over 100 celebrities, a star-studded line up of investors hailing from sport, business, culture and entertainment. Therabody, which makes massage therapy guns, will use the raised capital to fund research and development for new products and services. Verdict

February 17, 2021

Garmin Earnings, Revenue Beat in Q4

Garmin announced earnings per share of $1.73 on revenue of $1.35B. Shares are up 10% from the beginning of the year, still down 0.67% from its 52 week high of $133.38 set on February 16. Investing.com

February 17, 2021

CamelBak® Partners with Melanin Base Camp® and Diversify Outdoors®

PETALUMA, Calif. (February 17, 2021) – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, announces a new partnership with two organizations of record in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space, Melanin Base Camp® and Diversify Outdoors®, in order to continue supporting conversation, education and action around these critical social...

February 17, 2021

Introducing See Change Sessions: Sustainable entrepreneurs, investors and outdoor brands meet at the intersection of climate change and mountain sports

More than fifty industry-leading speakers including Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia; Donna Carpenter, Owner & Chair of the Board of Burton Snowboards; Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet; Danny Davis, Burton Team Rider; Ben Anderson, Co-CEO of B Lab US & Canada, and others will gather on March...

February 17, 2021

Osprey Co-Sponsors Film to Illuminate the Conservation Challenge Facing Teton Bighorn Sheep and the Need Cultivate Co-Existence in the Backcountry

Cortez, CO– February 17, 2021 – Osprey, the leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, announced today the premiere of Denizens of the Steep: Finding Balance in the Backcountry on osprey.com. The film presented by Orijin Media and co-sponsored by Fat Tire, the Teton Conservation District, Wyoming Game and Fish...

February 17, 2021

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Announce new Board members

Park City, Utah (February, 2021) - Snowsports Industries America (SIA) today elects four new members to its Board of Directors in advancement of its mission to help the industry thrive. Understanding the critical importance diversity plays when it comes to innovation and vision,SIAprioritized diversity and the expertise necessary to help drive...