Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Saturday, May 26, 2018 thru Friday, June 8, 2018
- Smartwool Signs as The Official Sock Of The GoPro Mountain Games 06/08/2018 outdoorindustry.org - Smartwool is the sock of choice for the GoPro Mountain Games. The Colorado-based Merino brand signed on as an official sock sponsor of the annual event taking place from June 7 to...
- OIA Elects Two Returning And Four First-Term Board Members 06/08/2018 sgbonline.com - The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) incoming members to the board: CEO of Biolite Jonathan Cedar, Hydroflask VP Phyllis Grove, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailer relations manager Dana Howe, Outdoor Afro founder and CEO...
- Ski Resort ‘Arms Race’ Escalates With Vail’s Latest Move 06/07/2018 sgbonline.com - Vail Resorts Inc.’s acquisition of four ski resorts and adding locales near key U.S. markets could prove to be a monumental move. The acquisitions will fuel more pass sales, making the purchase...
- Proposition 68 Approved In California 06/07/2018 sgbonline.com - Proposition 68 was approved in California. The measure will authorize the state to borrow $4.1 billion for investments in outdoor recreation, land conservation and water projects.
- Why the Outdoor Industry Needs to Advocate for Women Execs 06/07/2018 footwearnews.com - If there are women in the ranks of leadership with men, there exists a richer dialogue and debate around the decisions that are being made. Despite some considerable growing pains, the industry...
- The Ultimate Backpacking Calorie Estimator 06/06/2018 outsideonline.com - Military researchers have spent years calculating the energy cost of hauling a pack in various conditions. Here's how to use what they’ve found.
- It’s So Dry, Forests Across the Southwest Are Closing 06/06/2018 outsideonline.com - Thanks to abysmal snowfall, nearly two-thirds of New Mexico is experiencing extreme drought. It’s a similar story across the entire Southwest. As a result, forests across the region are being closed pending...
- How steel and aluminum tariffs will impact the outdoor industry 06/06/2018 snewsnet.com - President Donald Trump says that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, the EU, and other countries will benefit U.S. manufacturers. But the outdoor industry disagrees.
- The North Face to Start Selling Refurbished Gear 06/06/2018 adventure-journal.com - he North Face has just launched The North Face Renewed, a marketplace featuring The North Face apparel that’s been worn, turned in, and refurbished to like-new standards. The idea is to keep...
- Climbing Launches Competition Channel 06/05/2018 snewsnet.com - Climbing Magazine launched the “Competition Channel” (Competitions) dedicated to covering domestic and international competition climbing leading up to the 2020 Olympics. The editorial channel is the first to provide a centralized...
- Active Lifestyle Vendors Deliver Robust Q1 06/04/2018 sgbonline.com - Vans, Champion, Puma and Callaway Golf stood out with healthy double-digit top-line growth but earnings from Nike, Deckers Outdoor, Columbia Sportswear and Wolverine Worldwide also all easily topped Wall Street’s targets.
- Vail Resorts acquires four ski resorts 06/04/2018 snewsnet.com - ail Resorts just got even bigger with the acquisition of four ski resorts. The Colorado-based owner of ski areas announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Triple Peaks, the...
- 2 Climbers Killed in Fall on Yosemite’s El Capitan 06/04/2018 adventure-journal.com - Jason Wells and Tim Klein knew Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan intimately. Wells had climbed it more than 100 times and Klein had scaled it repeatedly, too. But something went terribly wrong...
- REI and National Forest Foundation Team Up Again in 2018 to Restore Trails and Connect Youth to National Forests 06/02/2018 prnewswire.com - The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and REI are joining forces again in 2018 to improve National Forests across America. REI is committing another $1 Million to national forest restoration and trail projects.
- North America’s 16 Best, Most Overlooked Beaches 06/01/2018 outsideonline.com - Warm weather has officially arrived, and Outside has shortlisted the most stunning beaches for surfing, casting, lounging, and exploring.
- Former manager buys Vermont’s Onion River Sports following closure 06/01/2018 bicycleretailer.com - Retailer Onion River Sports closed its doors after 43 years, but the store's former manager, Kip Roberts and his wife Jen, purchased the business. The shop was rebranded Onion River Outdoors and...
- Arc’teryx Announces New Senior Leadership Team Members 06/01/2018 snewsnet.com - Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. announced that Megan Cheeseborough and George Weetman have been promoted to the company's senior leadership team. Adam Ketcheson, VP Global Marketing and B2C, will depart Arc'teryx effective June 1.
- Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Appointment of Andrew Burns as Director of Investor Relations and Competitive Intelligence 05/31/2018 businesswire.com - Columbia Sportswear Company, active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industries, announced that Andrew Burns has joined the company as Director of Investor Relations and Competitive Intelligence. Burns was a sell-side equity...
- Canada Goose Announces Strategy For Long-Term Growth In China 05/31/2018 sgbonline.com - Canada Goose announced the company’s expansion plans for Greater China, including establishing a regional head office in Shanghai and appointing Scott Cameron as president, Greater China. To meet growing consumer demand, Canada...
- Wait, What? Telemarking Proposed for 2022 Olympics 05/31/2018 adventure-journal.com - The International Ski Federation (FIS) has formally proposed that the International Olympic Committee include telemark racing in the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. FIS would like to see the parallel sprint and...
- Dick’s Raises Guidance After Robust Q1 05/30/2018 sgbonline.com - The company reported consolidated net income for the first quarter ended May 5, 2018 of $60.1 million, or 59 cents per diluted share. Net sales for the first quarter of 2018 increased...
- Cryptocurrency Stunt on Everest Leads to Sherpa Death 05/29/2018 outsideonline.com - Last week, Outside reported that the Ukrainian Everest expedition left $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency on the summit of Everest, burying the goods as part of a publicity stunt for Ireland-based social media...
