Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Saturday, August 4, 2018 thru Friday, August 17, 2018
- Patagonia Is Building Parks. Pay Attention. 08/17/2018 outsideonline.com - As the U.S. battles over the fate of public lands, the Chilean government and Kristine Tompkins are doing something extraordinary down in Patagonia—setting aside millions of acres for stunning new national parks....
- Your Chance to Own a Private Ski Area Will Only Cost $36,000,000 08/17/2018 snowboarding.transworld.net - Elk Island Ranch, located in Kremmling, Colorado is listed for sale for the low, low asking price of just $36,000,000. This 6,343 acre private recreational playground seems to have it all for...
- The North Face Names Jean-Marc Djian VP Of Global Footwear 08/16/2018 sgbonline.com - The North Face announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Djian as vice president of Global Footwear. Djian most recently led his own consulting firm, where he advised top sport brands in the areas...
- REI Co-Op Appoints First Vice President Of Commerce And Experiences 08/16/2018 sgbonline.com - REI Co-op has hired IT veteran Dan Shull to serve as the company’s FVP of commerce and experiences. Shull has worked in the past for Signet Jewelers and Nike.
- Nepali Government Cracks Down on “Fake Rescue” Scam Amongst Trekkers 08/16/2018 theadventureblog.blogspot.com - A new government probe shows that at least three helicopter companies, four hospitals, and eight trekking organizations are being investigated for their roles in a "fake rescue" scheme that sees travelers...
- The Economic Impact of Outdoor Adventure 08/15/2018 .outsideonline.com - What kind of return on investment can a town expect from its outdoor investments? Outsideonline.com crunched the numbers to find out.
- New Owner of Utah Ski Resort Proposes Massive Expansion 08/13/2018 adventure-journal.com - James Coleman hopes to undertake a massive expansion of Nordic Valley, one that would entail growing the resort to some 2,800 acres and installing up to 10 new lifts, including a 4.3-mile...
- VF Corp moving to Colorado, splitting into two companies 08/13/2018 snewsnet.com - VF Corporation, the Fortune 250 holding company for The North Face, JanSport, Smartwool, and other brands, announced that its moving its global headquarters to Denver, bringing 800 high-paying jobs to the metro.
- Canada Goose Posts Loss As Expansion Into China Progresses 08/10/2018 sgbonline.com - Canada Goose Inc.’s smallest quarter might have yielded a loss for the apparel maker, but revenue soared 58.5 percent in Q1, providing tailwinds ahead of one of the company’s most ambitious 2018...
- Canada Goose Sees Q1 Revenues Climb 59 Percent 08/09/2018 sgbonline.com - Canada Goose Inc. reported a loss in the first quarter ended June 30, but sales grew 58.5 percent. Total revenue increased by 58.5 percent to $44.7m from $28.2m. Wholesale revenue increased to...
- Jimmy Chin’s Alex Honnold ‘Free Solo’ Film Trailer Drops 08/09/2018 adventure-journal.com - Going to be the adventure film of the year, the teaser is finally out.
- Niseko United Resorts to Become Full Partner of The Mountain Collective Pass 08/08/2018 snowboarding.transworld.net - Niseko United has joined a staple of the world’s most prestigious ski resorts as a full member resort of The Mountain Collective pass for the 2018/19 season. The Mountain Collective Pass includes...
- Merrell Shines For Wolverine World Wide In Q2 08/08/2018 sgbonline.com - High-teen sales growth from footwear brand Merrell was the clear standout found in Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s solid second quarter ended June 30. Not only was Merrell’s revenue in the high teens,...
- Camping World’s Q2 Revenues Expand 13 Percent 08/07/2018 sgbonline.com - Camping World reported sales grew 13.0 percent in the second quarter. Total revenue was $1.445 billion, an increase of 13.0 percent and an all-time company high. Record total gross profit was $416.2...
- REI Invests Nearly $645,000 In National Scenic Trails In 2018 08/07/2018 sgbonline.com - In celebration of 50 years of National Scenic Trails, REI Co-op is investing a total of $643,000 in 17 nonprofit organizations dedicated to stewarding and maintaining the country’s 11 National Scenic Trails....
- Reserving Campsites Is About to Get So Much Easier 08/06/2018 outsideonline.com - Thanks to a grassroots movement, it's soon going to get a lot simpler to book campsites on federal lands. But with more than two-thirds of public campgrounds controlled by the states, the...
- Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Chris Adamek as Vice President, Chief of Staff for the Columbia Brand 08/06/2018 businesswire.com - Columbia Sportswear, active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, announced that Chris Adamek, who has been consulting with Columbia since January 2018, has officially joined the company as the new VP, Chief...
- Alterra Mountain Company Appoints Tim Donahue as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President 08/06/2018 businesswire.com - Rusty Gregory, CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, announced the appointment of Timothy B. Donahue as CFO and EVP. Mr. Donahue has spent the last 19 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Solving Everest’s mounting poop problem 08/06/2018 edition.cnn.com - What happens when nature calls when you are in the middle of glorious nature? It's unsightly and unsanitary, it's a health issue and an environmental nightmare.
