Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Monday, November 4, 2019 thru Sunday, November 17, 2019
- Patagonia Opens First ‘Worn Wear’ Clothing Store 11/14/2019 gearjunkie.com - Patagonia’s Worn Wear Collection offers a selection of used products the brand buys back from customers, washes, mends, and redesigns. So far, the collection features everything from NanoPuff jackets to vests, pants,...
- Kelly Slater to host reality show “Ultimate Surfer” 11/14/2019 surfertoday.com - The World Surf League (WSL) and the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) announced the launch of a reality show at the Surf Ranch, in Lemoore, California. "Ultimate Surf" will feature America's most promising...
- Alterra Mountain Co. to acquire Vermont’s Sugarbush Resort 11/13/2019 aspentimes.com - Alterra Mountain Co. announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, which will bring the company’s total to 15 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America,...
- Canada Goose’s Q2 Revenues Climb 27.7 Percent 11/13/2019 sgbonline.com - Canada Goose reported earnings rose 24.5 percent in the second quarter ended September 29 as sales grew 27.7 percent to $294 million.
- ABG Helps Volcom Land Olympic Outerwear Deal 11/12/2019 shop-eat-surf.com - Thanks to owner Authentic Brands Group, Volcom is the new outfitter of the U.S. Snowboard team for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games.
- Meet the new editor of BACKPACKER 11/11/2019 snewsnet.com - Shannon Davis's is BACKPACKER's new editor-in-chief. In 2005, he became BACKPACKER's associate editor and worked his way up to senior editor. He also briefly and simultaneously guided on Mt. Rainier with RMI...
- Backcountry Fires Law Firm, Drops All Lawsuits, Begins Rebuilding Relationships 11/08/2019 gearjunkie.com - No more lawsuits, no more lawyers. In an interview with GearJunkie, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen reaffirmed the company made a mistake and is committed to meaningful action.
- Vista Outdoor’s Organic Sales Drop 7 Percent in Second Quarter 11/07/2019 sgbonline.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. reported break-even results on an adjusted basis in the second quarter as sales slid 7% on an organic basis. The company again slightly lowered its sales guidance due to...
- Remembering Gert Boyle, the Legend Behind Columbia 11/07/2019 outsideonline.com - She escaped the Nazis, stuck it to the men, turned the outdoor industry on its head, and made us laugh. All while seeking perfection.
- GoPro stock surges after results come in better than feared 11/07/2019 marketwatch.com - The company posted a net loss of $75 million, or 51 cents a share, compared with a loss of $27 million, or 19 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. After adjusting...
- Backcountry CEO breaks silence over trademark blowup, drops lawsuit against Marquette Backcountry Skis 11/06/2019 snewsnet.com - Businesses say they were bullied. Jonathan Nielsen says he did not see the backlash coming and that because of it, Backcountry is rethinking the way it protects its trademark.
- Backcountry.com Sues Dozens of Businesses For Using Term ‘Backcountry’ 11/05/2019 adventure-journal.com - Who owns the term “backcountry”? Well, technically, Backcountry.com, at least in the business sense.
- Gert Boyle of Columbia passes away at 95 11/05/2019 snewsnet.com - The outdoor industry has lost One Tough Mother. Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Columbia Sportswear, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the age of 95.
