Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, March 29, 2019 thru Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Patagonia Sues Anheuser-Busch for Trademark Infringement 04/11/2019 gearjunkie.com - In court filings, Patagonia alleges that Anheuser-Busch’s Patagonia beer represents a fraudulently obtained trademark that deliberately attempted to take advantage of the tremendous goodwill and the hard-earned reputation that Patagonia, Inc. has...
- Nepal to Remeasure the Height of Everest This Year 04/11/2019 adventureblog.net - Nepal is looking to put an end to the ongoing dispute over the exact height of Mt. Everest once and for all. This spring a team of surveyors will travel to the...
- REI Sees Record 2018 Financial Results 04/09/2019 REI reported sales reached a record $2.78 billion in 2018, growing 6% year-over-year. More than 1 million new members were added during the year, now totaling more than 18 million. REI invested $8.4 million...
- Rad Power Bikes sues rival e-bike company, claiming copyright infringement and false advertising 04/08/2019 bicycleretailer.com - The UCI has strict regulations regarding the electric motors on E-mountain bikes which must not exceed 250 watts. Pedaling assistance is only permitted to a maximum speed of 25kph.
- Mammut Sees Healthy Growth In 2018 04/08/2019 sgbonline.com - The Conzzeta Group, based in Switzerland, reported that its Outdoor segment (Mammut Sports Group) generated net revenue of CHF 253.4 million in 2018, up 10.9%, with double-digit growth in all three regions,...
- What’s Being Done to Save Wild Spaces from Instagram 04/05/2019 outsideonline.com - Land managers have been using Instagram geotag campaigns, new and improved signage and updated infrastructure to find innovative (and sometimes desperate) ways of adapting to and curbing the steady stream of tourists...
- Vail Resorts Closes On Australian Acquisition 04/05/2019 sgbonline.com - Vail Resorts Inc. announced that the company has closed on its acquisition of the ski field leases and related infrastructure at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Hotham Alpine Resort in Victoria, Australia...
- First Female Nepali Mountain Guide Joins North Face Team 04/04/2019 adventureblog.net - A Nepali mountain guide has been given the rare honor of joining the ranks of The North Face’s global team of athletes, which includes Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Hilaree Nelson. What...
- Burning Man Meets REI 04/04/2019 outsideonline.com - An Outside writer descended on Outpost’s California festival last fall to check out the felt hat–wearing, Bulleit bourbon–sipping crowd and to find out whether the buzzy experience is anything more than an...
- This Yosemite Climber Free Soloed Fitz Roy in Patagonia 04/03/2019 outsideonline.com - Jim Reynolds is a name most people likely never heard, but his free-soloing feats top those of Alex Honnold—if not in difficulty, then in length, commitment and style.
- Patagonia Refusing to Sell Logoed ‘Power Vests’ to Big Financial Firms 04/03/2019 adventure-journal.com - Patagonia will only sell branded vests to the companies on their same page of sustainability and environmentalism which includes most Certified B Corporations and 1% For The Planet members. Patagonia has decided...
- Authentic Brands Group Acquires Volcom From Kering 04/02/2019 sgbonline.com - Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced the purchase of the intellectual property of Volcom from Kering S.A. Through the acquisition, ABG diversifies its growing lifestyle pillar with the addition of America’s first brand...
- Snow specialty is looking strong, The NPD Group reports 03/29/2019 snewsnet.com - While bike and outdoor specialty retail are below the national retail average of 3%, snow specialty has jumped up to 7%. Apparel sales rebounded ($3.7 billion) because of strong outerwear and activewear...
- Patagonia’s Latest Product Is This New Beer 03/29/2019 gearpatrol.com - Patagonia’s newest brew and its second beer to date is Long Root Wit. It’s a new take on a Belgian-style Witbier brewed with a perennial grain called Kernza, which is also a...
