Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Saturday, December 30, 2017 thru Friday, January 12, 2018
- 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.
- GoPro Discontinues ‘Karma’ Drone, Lays Off 250 Employees 01/08/2018 gearjunkie.com - GoPro announced it would cancel production of its Karma Drone and exit the drone market. The company also lowered the price of its HERO cameras during the holiday season, laid off more...
- Camping World to Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter 01/08/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Camping World Holdings, a nationwide network of RV-centric and outdoor retail locations, announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest outdoor specialty retailer. Camping World Holding said the deal was...
- Billabong To Merge With Quiksilver 01/04/2018 sgbonline.com - The parent of the Quiksilver, DC Shoes and Roxy, Boardriders Inc., agreed to acquire rival Billabong International Ltd., creating and combining two of the largest active sports brands worldwide. Including the...
- Gander Outdoors to Open Dozens of Stores Nationwide 01/04/2018 gearjunkie.com - Gander Outdoors, the re-branded phoenix of bankrupt Gander Mountain, will rise from the ashes in the coming months with dozens of store openings across the US. All stores will open by the...
- Camping World Holdings Agrees to Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a Specialty Retailer of Outdoor Gear and Apparel 01/03/2018 businesswire.com - Camping World Holdings, Inc., RV-centric and outdoor retail locations, announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a top source of outdoor clothing and gear. The acquisition further progresses Camping World Holding’s commitment...
- Digital Screens are Coming to your Chairlift 01/02/2018 gearjunkie.com - With the installation of flat screens in five chairlift restraining bars at Winter Park Resort, the digital era has been further integrated into skiing. According to both Winter Park and Alpine Media...
- Ibex to Hit Auction Block 01/02/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Ibex is being auctioned off after a planned sale of the company fell through earlier this year. Bids are due by Thursday for the intellectual property of the White River Junction-based company...
