Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, July 29, 2016 thru Thursday, August 11, 2016
- Utah to Host Three Outdoor REC Summits 08/11/2016 sgbonline.com - The state of Utah’s Office of Outdoor Recreation will host regional summits in Ogden (Sept. 1), Cedar City (Sept. 14) and Moab (Oct. 5) to help rural communities and businesses in the...
- Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Earnings Slide 08/11/2016 sgbonline.com - Vista Outdoor reported earnings slumped 14.1 percent in the second quarter to 29.1 million, or 48 cents a share. Sales grew 23 percent to $630 million, boosted by the acquisition of Bell,...
- KEEN, Inc., Welcomes Global Adventurer & Prolific Photographer Chris Burkard to Ambassador Team 08/11/2016 outdoorindustry.org - KEEN, a values led, independently-owned outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand, welcomes world-renowned photographer, artist, and global nomad Chris Burkard to the family as its newest ambassador. His creative work is layered by...
- Vista Outdoor Opens New Corporate Headquarters 08/10/2016 sgbonline.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. opened its sustainability-focused 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Farmington, UT. Designed by the Salt Lake-based Method Studio and constructed by Marsala & Co., the building design used locally sourced natural...
- REI Relaunches Digital Outlet Business 08/09/2016 sgbonline.com - REI, the national outdoor specialty retailer and consumer co-op, launched REI Garage, a new digital store that sells off-price products picked by co-op experts. REI Garage replaces REI Outlet and features an...
- Smartwool President Moves to Toms 08/09/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Smartwool President Mark Satkiewicz announced he is leaving the company to take a job as general manager of the Americas at Toms. According to Satkiewicz, the new job can be seen as...
- Vail Buys Whistler Blackcomb for $1 Billion 08/08/2016 adventure-journal.com - In a deal announced that will close this fall, Vail is buying 100 percent of Whistler Blackcomb for just over $1 billion. The financial oomph from Vail could help Whistler Blackcomb expand...
- Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Impacted By Tent, Diving Declines 08/08/2016 sgbonline.com - Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales and earnings for its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, 2016. Double-digit profit growth for the company’s fishing and watercraft recreation businesses could not offset slumping...
- Alchemy Equipment Gears Up for Growth in North America 08/06/2016 outdoorindustry.org - New Zealand-based Alchemy Equipment has partnered with Toronto, Canada-based Partners Growth for distribution and representation in the US and Canada. Alchemy Equipment brings a unique offering to the North American market which...
- GOA Names New President 08/06/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance named Rich Hill as its new president, replacing Wes Allen who announced his decision to step down in June at the groups Connect event.
- The International Olympic Committee Got It Wrong by Including Climbing and Surfing in the Olympics 08/05/2016 outsideonline.com - The International Olympics Committee announced that five new sports would be included in the 2020 Games, including baseball, karate, skateboarding, and surfing. Although the sports’ governing bodies were euphoric, athletes were grumbling:...
- American Soil: Patagonia Promotes ‘Agrivolution’ 08/04/2016 gearjunkie.com - Patagonia Provisions, a four-year-old initiative launched by the outdoor apparel giant, is working to do for sustainable food systems what it did for responsible adventure gear. “Unbroken Ground” is its latest project,...
- Alchemy Equipment Appoints North American Distributor 08/04/2016 sgbonline.com - Alchemy Equipment, a New Zealand-based urban/outdoor clothing and luggage company, has joined forces with Partners Growth in Toronto, Ontario for distribution and representation in the U.S. and Canada.
- Patagonia Says Goodbye to Neoprene, Hello Rubber in Wet Suits 08/03/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Patagonia introduces its first and only neoprene-free wetsuits made with natural rubber from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance. The innovation expands Patagonia’s Yulex wetsuit offering from...
- Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition rebrands as Camber Outdoors 08/03/2016 bicycleretailer.com - The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has rebranded itself as Camber Outdoors. The organization said the new name better reflects its approach to its work in...
- Climbing Officially Approved for 2020 Olympics 08/03/2016 climbing.com - It's official. Climbers will compete for gold in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee approved a package of new events including baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, climbing, and surfing. The...
- Skydiver Sets Record For Highest Jump without a Parachute 08/01/2016 theadventureblog.blogspot.com - One of the biggest stories from this past weekend was the record setting skydive by Luke Aikins, who on Saturday leapt from an airplane at 25,000 feet (7620 meters) without a parachute...
- Unbroken Ground: Patagonia Releases Their New Film, Directed by Chris Malloy 08/01/2016 business.transworld.net - Patagonia Provisions announced the release of Unbroken Ground – a 25-minute film that explores the critical role food plays in finding solutions to the environmental crisis. The vast majority of our food...
- Black Diamond Adjusted Loss Up Slightly In Q2 08/01/2016 sgbonline.com - Black Diamond, Inc. reported its adjusted net loss from continuing operations increased 13.6 percent, or by $300,000, in the second quarter on sales that were up slightly in currency-neutral terms. The Salt...
- Mountain Lab Hires Lindsey Clark 08/01/2016 sgbonline.com - The Mountain Lab, a brand consultancy focused on the active lifestyle space, has added Lindsey Clark as the newest member of its team. Clark brings an expertise in product design and...
- Reader’s Picks: The Best Campsites in America 07/31/2016 gearpatrol.com - What makes a great campsite is the people you’re sharing it with, and the experiences that you have when you’re out there in the wilderness. But some aspects of a great campsite...
- Jarden Outdoor’s Organic Sales Flattish in Q2 07/29/2016 sgbonline.com - Newell Brands Inc.’s reported anemic organic sales growth of 0.5 percent at the former Jarden Outdoor Solutions segment in the second quarter. Net sales were $953.4 million, up 53.6 percent compared with...
