Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, December 30, 2016 thru Thursday, January 12, 2017
- How Designers Are Incoporating Outdoor Footwear in High Fashion 01/12/2017 footwearnews.com - Indeed, multiple designers seemed to have adventure travel and exotic escapes in mind. On the runway, hiking boots are all the rage. Is the red carpet the new “mixed terrain”?
- How Tough Mudders and ‘Ninja Warrior’ turned primal fears into big business 01/11/2017 courant.com - What is it about obstacle races which makes this phenomenon so popular? It is partly attributed to the rise of the narcissism epidemic, the popularity of social media, plus the ability to...
- How Trump Could Stop States from Acting on Climate 01/11/2017 adventure-journal.com - If some of the deepest concerns of climate-focused bureaucrats from San Francisco to Massachusetts and New York come true, the Trump administration will preemptively prevent them from acting to slow global warming.
- Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President 01/11/2017 sgbonline.com - The North Face is searching for a new president. Officials confirmed that former president Todd Spaletto, who has held the role since 2011, is no longer with the company. While specifics of...
- Polartec Brings Back PolarFleece 01/11/2017 sgbonline.com - Polartec announced the return of the iconic PolarFleece brand. The PolarFleece Pullover is a modern update constructed from a combination of Polartec’s Classic 200 Series Fleece and Power Stretch, with Polartec Hardface...
- Polartec Launches MtnLogic Apparel Brand 01/10/2017 sgbonline.com - Polartec, a provider of innovative textile solutions, launched MtnLogic, an apparel brand built in collaboration with world class alpine climbers and guides. As a textile solutions provider and development partner, Polartec worked...
- Sally McCoy joins Compass’ board of directors 01/09/2017 bicycleretailer.com - Compass Diversified Holdings has appointed outdoor industry veteran Sally McCoy to its board of directors, effective Jan. 6. Formerly, she was CEO of CamelBak including when the company was a subsidiary of...
- How Weather Is Affecting What Outdoor Retailers Are Buying 01/09/2017 footwearnews.com - Footwear News spoke to five outdoor retailers across the country to see what was in store for fall ’17. With weather a factor, some remain cautious with their buying, while others are...
- Osprey Partners with Quality Bicycle Products 01/09/2017 insideoutdoor.com - Osprey Packs announced a dual distribution partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP). Product will be for sale on QBP.com in February 2017.
- Sherpa Adventure Gear Appoints VP Of Sales For North America 01/08/2017 sgbonline.com - Sherpa Adventure Gear appointed Andy Welling as the brand’s newest member of its executive team. Welling will have a key role in executing the commercial strategy while being the primary interface between...
- Granite Gear Launches Grounds Keepers Trail Teams 01/06/2017 insideoutdoor.com - Granite Gear has committed to supporting others who will pack out trash on trails around the country through their newly launched Grounds Keepers team. The team is compiled of 15 individuals who...
- Arc’teryx Appoints Global Commercial Leader 01/06/2017 sgbonline.com - Arc’teryx Equipment, a technical high-performance outerwear and equipment company based in North Vancouver, Canada, appointed CJ King as the brand’s new Global Commercial Leader and member of the company’s senior management team.
- OIA Director Issues Letter On Shifting Trade-Show Schedule 01/05/2017 sgbonline.com - Outdoor Industry Association Executive Director Amy Roberts issued a letter to its members January 5, further explaining the reasoning behind shifting the schedule of Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer Market ahead by...
- Newell Brands Promotes New Head For Marmot, ExOfficio 01/05/2017 sgbonline.com - Newell Brands promoted Marmot General Manager Joe Flannery to senior vice president and general manager of technical apparel, which includes the Marmot and ExOfficio brands.
- Avalanche Hires Reebok Talent As New Design Director 01/04/2017 sgbonline.com - Avalanche, the family owned and operated active outdoor apparel company, hired former senior designer at Reebok Christine Procopio as design director, effective immediately.
- American Outdoor Brands Creates Outdoor Recreation Division 01/04/2017 insideoutdoor.com - American Outdoor Brands Corporation announced the creation of its new Outdoor Recreation Division to expand the company’s portfolio of consumer brands and products further into the rugged outdoor recreation market.
- Vista Outdoor Appoints VP Of Government Relations 01/03/2017 sgbonline.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. hired Fred Ferguson as vice president, government and industry relations, reporting to Amanda Covington, the company’s senior vice president of communications and government relations.
