Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Thursday, June 15, 2017 thru Wednesday, June 28, 2017
- Yeti Sues Three More Companies For Infringement 06/28/2017 sgbonline.com - Yeti has filed lawsuits in the U.S. District Court in Austin against three more companies – RELYMedia, CreekFire and Nine Line Apparel – for selling items that are not unlike the Rambler...
- Camber Outdoors Unveils Pitchfest 2017 Sponsors And Partners 06/28/2017 sgbonline.com - Now in its third year, Pitchfest will be funded in part by The REI Foundation’s Mary Anderson Legacy Grant. It will also be co-sponsored by Perkins Coie and Backcountry, and through a...
- KL Outdoor-GSC Appoints CEO 06/27/2017 sgbonline.com - KL Outdoor-GSC, a New Water Capital portfolio company, stated that outdoor sports and recreation industry veteran Charles L. “Chuck” Smith has been named chief executive officer.
- OIA Study: Outdoor Recreation Bolsters Colorado’s Economy 06/27/2017 sgbonline.com - Outdoor recreation generates $28 billion in consumer spending annually for the state of Colorado while contributing 229,000 jobs and $2 billion in state and local tax revenue, according to a ‘sneak peek’...
- Vista Outdoor lays off 57, citing the need to ‘improve efficiencies’ and ‘right-size’ its workforce 06/27/2017 bicycleretailer.com - Vista Outdoor, which owns several bike-related companies including Bell and Giro, has laid off 57 employees across its portfolio of more than 50 outdoor brands. The company cited the need to streamline...
- After bear-mauling tragedy, mountain race organizers focus on trail safety 06/23/2017 adn.com - Race directors for Alaska’s mountain and trail races are considering safety enhancements after the death of Patrick Cooper who was killed by a black bear when he apparently got lost off-trail. Crow...
- State officials say Trump election caused Outdoor Retailer show to pull out of Utah 06/22/2017 bicycleretailer.com - The election of Donald Trump contributed to the outdoor industry's decision to move its major trade show, The Outdoor Retailer, out of Utah after 21 years in the state, two state officials...
- Skullcandy Adds Women’s Pro Surfer As Ambassador 06/22/2017 sgbonline.com - Skullcandy Inc., the lifestyle audio brand, unveiled its partnership with pro surfer, Coco Ho. Because of her enthusiastic personality, genuine desire to inspire others and her intense passion for the sport, Skullcandy...
- Secret REI ‘Field Agents’ Test Next Year’s Gear 06/21/2017 gearjunkie.com - An anonymous pool of ‘field agents’, some expert, some novice, test gear and get paid. And if you’re an REI member, you’re eligible.
- Utah Ski Areas Set All-Time Skier Visit Record During 2016/17 Season 06/20/2017 sgbonline.com - On June 11, Snowbird resort finally stopped spinning the lifts for the year, ending an eight-month 2016/17 season. In closing another great winter in Utah, Ski Utah announced a historical skier visit...
- Pret Names Steve Bellefeuille President And CEO 06/20/2017 sgbonline.com - Pret Inc., a manufacturer of winter sports helmets founded in 2010 in Park City, UT, named Steve Bellefeuille as its new president and CEO. Bellefeuille was hired to replace founding President and...
- Leki Partners With The CamelBak Pursuit Series 06/19/2017 sgbonline.com - Leki signed on as a trekking pole partner of the CamelBak Pursuit Series, and will offer clinics and hands-on experience for those who are interested in the benefits of using poles on...
- Cannabis Cultivator Teams Up With Pro Snowboarder 06/16/2017 sgbonline.com - THC Design, a breeder and cultivator of estate-grown cannabis in California, has teamed up with legendary professional snowboarder Chris Bradshaw. THC Design and Bradshaw will advocate for the overturning of professional and...
- Spy Promotes Curtis Ellis To Sales Director 06/15/2017 sgbonline.com - Spy promoted Curtis Ellis from western sales manager to the position of sales director. Ellis has relocated to Southern California from Salt Lake City in order to better connect with the different...
