Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, December 28, 2018 thru Thursday, January 10, 2019
- The Green New Deal Is a Great Deal for the Outdoors 01/09/2019 outsideonline.com - The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change.
- Industry Veteran David Orr Joins Dakine® 01/09/2019 snewsnet.com - Dakine Equipment, LLC, in partnership with Marquee Brands, announced the appointment of David Orr as Global General Manager. A veteran in the outdoor and sporting goods industries, Orr will be responsible for...
- Poler to Liquidate 01/08/2019 insideoutdoor.com - Portland-based outdoor apparel and lifestyle brand Poler has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy with plans to liquidate. The company’s bankruptcy attorney said that Poler could be sold to a buyer who would...
- Why Are National Parks Still Open? Nobody Knows 01/07/2019 outsideonline.com - Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge. No one seems to actually know why the national parks are open right now or who is responsible for the...
- YETI® Appoints Melisa Goldie as Chief Marketing Officer 01/07/2019 businesswire.com - YETI Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Melisa Goldie to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. She previously worked with Calvin Klein, Inc., and held executive positions at...
- Koola Buck Acquires Viper Archery Products 01/07/2019 sgbonline.com - Koola Buck, a meat-processing company and the inventor of the Koola Buck portable refrigeration system, announced that is has purchased privately owned Viper Archery Products of South Point, OH. This acquisition adds...
- Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo Will Be App-Driven Event 01/03/2019 sgbonline.com - Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo Nashville attendees will be able to guide themselves through the massive national event via the company’s mobile app. For those attending the Outdoor Expo between January 7–9,...
- What Thule’s Acquisition of Tepui Means for Overlanding 01/02/2019 outsideonline.com - Late last year, the biggest name in roof racks acquired one of the most recognizable makers of rooftop tents. Does this mean high-end car camping—often called overlanding—is poised to become a mainstream...
- Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Closing in Buyout of China Joint Venture with Swire Resources Limited 01/02/2019 businesswire.com - Columbia Sportswear Company, active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, announced that effective January 2, it has closed its buyout of the remaining 40 percent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company,...
- Chaos unfolds in national parks amid government shutdown 01/02/2019 snewsnet.com - It's been nearly two weeks since the start of the government shutdown on national parks. Each national park is handling the shutdown differently, but overall nearly one-third of more than 400 national...
- Christy Sports Rolls Out ERP Program 12/30/2018 sgbonline.com - Christy Sports plans to implement a new ERP (enterprise resource planning) program to support its expansion. The first phase of the implementation is complete with Financials, Merchandising, POS, Mobile, Gift Card and...
- The Man Behind Most of the Ski Maps in America 12/29/2018 outsideonline.com - The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.
