Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Tuesday, January 9, 2018 thru Monday, January 22, 2018
- Canada Goose sues alleged Chinese web counterfeiters, warns knockoff coats might not keep you warm 01/22/2018 chicagotribune.com - Canada Goose, luxury outerwear brand, is suing a network of unnamed Chinese businesses for allegedly selling knockoffs of its pricey apparel online at steep discounts. The trademark infringement lawsuit claims an interrelated...
- Quiksilver Sign U.S. Skier Sammy Carlson 01/22/2018 sgbonline.com - Quiksilver announced the signing of U.S. skier Sammy Carlson to its international snow team. After winning numerous Big Air events, standing on the podium of the Dew Tour, and grabbing four X...
- Bad for business: When the parks shut down 01/22/2018 snewsnet.com - The senate just voted to reopen the government with 81 senators breaking the filibuster that shut it down, but the few days it was closed had an impact on visitors and surrounding...
- 2018 Winter Olympic U.S. Snowboarding Team Announced 01/22/2018 snowboarding.transworld.net - The 2018 U.S. Snowboarding Team heading to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea was announced at Mammoth Mountain.
- Arc’teryx Promotes Dan Green To VP Design 01/17/2018 sgbonline.com - Arc’teryx Equipment announced that “ideas man” Dan Green has been promoted to the position of VP design at Arc’teryx after 17 years with the brand. Green has always been hands-on, working the...
- K2 Names John Colonna President 01/16/2018 sgbonline.com - K2 Sports welcomed John Colonna to its Seattle team as the new K2 brand leader, effective immediately. Over the past 20 years, John has held leadership roles at Burton Snowboards, followed by...
- AIRHEAD Sports Group Acquires WaterMat 01/16/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Denver-based AIRHEAD Sports Group (ASG), a leading designer and supplier of watersport and outdoor products, announced that it will be acquiring WaterMat, makers of the “the original family-fun and exercise floating foam...
- Garmont Finds Equity Partner 01/15/2018 sgbonline.com - Garmont International Srl, the maker of performance footwear brand for mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor pursuits, announced that Wayne Edy has become a partner in the share capital of the company. Edy...
- Japanese Kayaker Banned for eight years for Spiking Competitor’s Drink 01/15/2018 swimswam.com - Yasuhiro Suzuki, a Japanese competitive kayaker, was recently given an 8-year ban from competition by the Japanese Canoe Federation for spiking Seiji Komatsu‘s drink at last September’s national canoe sprint championships. Neither...
- Where’s the snow? Kenosha County ski hill owner Vail Resorts says ski season off to slow start 01/14/2018 bizjournals.com - Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits for the company’s North American mountain resorts were down nearly 11 percent. Season-to-date ski school revenue was down 4.5 percent, dining revenue was down...
- The 28 Best Outdoor Stores in America 01/13/2018 gearpatrol.com - If you’re looking to stock up on outdoor gear with a side of local knowledge, swing by one of these stellar U.S. outdoor stores.
- YETI Extends Brand to Camp Furniture 01/12/2018 insideoutdoor.com - YETI announced this week that it is extending the brand into camp furniture with the release of the Hondo Base Camp Chair. Inspired by wilderness-tested gear, the Hondo features a DoubleBarrel Frame...
- Former Black Diamond Equipment business leaders launch Reasonworx, a new type of business development collective 01/12/2018 linkedin.com - Robert Fry and Mark Ritchie, former executives at Black Diamond Equipment, have launched Reasonworx, a new type of business development collective. Reasonworx was formed to offer a fresh look at a business...
- Should there be a Starbucks in Yosemite? 01/09/2018 snewsnet.com - A plan for the coffee chain in one of the nation’s most popular national parks is being met with angry petitioners. Putting up a Starbucks in Yosemite Valley opens the door to...
- Mystery Ranch Appoints Marketing Director 01/09/2018 sgbonline.com - Mystery Ranch announced the internal promotion of Ryan Holm to the new position of marketing director. Holm has been with the company since 2011 during which he led the marketing efforts for...
- The 2018 Adventure Bucket List from Outside Magazine 01/09/2018 outsideonline.com - To help you create the ultimate outdoor agenda, Outdoor Magazine asked its travel experts where they’re dying to go this year.
- Columbia Makes ‘Difficult Decision to Depart Outdoor Retailer’ 01/09/2018 gearjunkie.com - The Portland-based gear and apparel giant didn’t say if it would return to the massive bi-annual outdoors trade event. And it won’t be the only brand missing from the exhibition floor.
