Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Saturday, March 24, 2018 thru Friday, April 6, 2018
- VF Corporation Completes Acquisition of Icebreaker® 04/03/2018 vfc.com - VF Corporation, branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icebreaker Holdings, Ltd., a privately held company based in Auckland, New Zealand producing merino wool base...
- Zinke and NPS Back Away From Plan to Hike Entry Fees at National Parks 04/03/2018 adventure-journal.com - The Ryan Zinke-led National Park Service’s plan to hike entrance fees at America’s most popular national parks—a nearly 300 percent increase in some—appears to be in jeopardy after a massive public outcry...
- How to Make It in the Outdoor Industry 04/02/2018 outsideonline.com - Travel, be more productive, get the right degree and customize your career - all these the secrets to being successful in the outdoor industry.
- April Foolery: 10 Outdoors Brands Giving Us the Giggles 04/02/2018 gearjunkie.com - The first day of April fell on Easter this year, so pranksters had to compete with a national holiday. But Gearjunkie remained alert and culled the best outdoor-themed April Fools’ gags of...
- Mammut Announces Transition in Leadership for North America 04/02/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Outdoor company Mammut has appointed Joe Prebich as managing director of Mammut NA, replacing Bill Supple who will transition from his role as CEO in late April. Prebich previously developed and elevated...
- Vista Outdoor Names Chief Financial Officer 03/29/2018 sgbonline.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. named Miguel “Mick” Lopez as the company’s SVP and CFO, effective April 16. Lopez has over 30 years of experience in finance, operations and strategy, driving process improvements in...
- Online Retailer Backcountry.com Launches Branded Gear 03/29/2018 gearjunkie.com - Backcountry.com announced website-exclusive spring and fall apparel, as well as camping, mountain bike, and ski touring gear. In the ski touring line, Backcountry will collaborate on six items and produce five items...
- GoPro Announces a $199 Action Camera for Beginners 03/29/2018 gearpatrol.com - It’s no secret that GoPro has been struggling, and the introduction of the Hero looks like an effort to right that ship. The entry-level camera brings a touchscreen and many of its...
- REI signs on as a sponsor of Dirt Fest Pennsylvania 03/28/2018 dirtragmag.com - Rotating Mass Media announced the addition of REI to the list of sponsors at Dirt Rag Dirt Fest presented by Pivot Cycles. This partnership allows more outdoor companies' involvement in mountain bike...
- Fenix Outdoor International AG Acquires Royal Robbins 03/28/2018 outdoorindustry.org - Fenix Outdoor International AG, a global player in branded outdoor apparel and equipment, announces that is has signed an agreement and acquired 100 percent of the U.S.-based outdoor and travel apparel company...
- KEEN, Inc. Welcomes Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales 03/28/2018 snewsnet.com - KEEN, Inc. outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand, welcomes Tim Bartels as the new vice president of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids (OLK) categories at KEEN. Bartels worked in the...
- YETI ends plans to go public; slashes retailers 03/27/2018 snewsnet.com - After nearly two years of pushing to go public, Yeti Holdings Inc. has decided against it. Earlier this year, the luxury cooler maker dumped several specialty outdoor stores.
- YETI ends plans to go public; slashes retailers 03/27/2018 snewsnet.com - After nearly two years of pushing to go public, Yeti Holdings Inc. has decided against it. In 2016, YETI filed a plan to list on the New York Stock Exchange, revealing...
- Arc’teryx Names Dominique Morisset as Veilance GM 03/27/2018 sgbonline.com - Arc’teryx Veilance has appointed Dominique Morisset to the new role of general manager, Veilance. Morisset joins the Arc’teryx executive team after serving as global marketing director and USA sales director for Native...
