Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, May 6, 2016 thru Thursday, May 19, 2016
- Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Sets 05/19/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Black Diamond announced a recall of its via ferrata climbing sets. Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk...
- Hippy Tree Hires Geittman Group 05/19/2016 sportsonesource.com - HippyTree has hired Geittmann Group Inc (GGI), run by Axel Geittmann, to represent its line of surfing and climbing inspired lifestyle apparel in Colorado and New Mexico. Geittmann and his team of...
- Dick’s Sporting Goods profit down in first quarter 05/19/2016 post-gazette.com - Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net income of $56.9 million, or 50 cents per share, during the first quarter. That beat analysts expectations for the Findlay-based company by a penny, but was lower...
- Grand Canyon Leader Forced Out Over Harassment Scandal 05/19/2016 adventure-journal.com - Grand Canyon National Park Supervisor David Uberuaga was pushed out of his job this week by NPS Director Jonathan Jarvis. A scathing report issued in January by the Interior Department’s Office of...
- Aquamira Adds Geigerrig to Brand Stable 05/19/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Aquamira Technologies Inc. announced its agreement to purchase the assets of Geigerrig’s pressurized hydration systems and packs, formerly owned by Hub City Outdoor.
- The Mountain Lab Hires Shannon Walton 05/18/2016 sportsonesource.com - The Mountain Lab has named Shannon Walton as its new Brand and Creative Manager. Walton brings with her a breadth of experience including a decade in the textile industry as a...
- OIA Seeks Retailers for Benchmarking Study: A Powerful Tool That Measures Business Success Against the Broader Industry 05/18/2016 outdoorindustry.org - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is conducting research for a Retail Benchmarking Report that provides participants with detailed financial, operational and compensation analyses and measurements against the greater retailer industry. the first 100...
- Why Mount Washington Kills 05/18/2016 outsideonline.com - Why does such a small mountain kill so many people? One reason is obviously the extreme weather, which caused trees to stop growing in the White Mountains, leaving about a mile and...
- Marmot Cuts Six Positions, Including Two VPs 05/17/2016 sportsonesource.com - Marmot Mountain LLC confirmed it eliminated six positions, including two vice presidents, last week as part of a restructuring following the April 15 acquisition of its former parent company Jarden Corp. by...
- Camping Tents Toxic? Duke Study Reveals Troubling Chemical Exposure 05/17/2016 gearjunkie.com - Could setting up (and sleeping in) a tent poison your system? A study from Duke University looked at backpacking tents from five brands and came away with potential industry-changing conclusions.
- Forest bathing’ is latest fitness trend to hit U.S. — ‘Where yoga was 30 years ago 05/17/2016 washingtonpost.com - A number of scientific studies emphasize that reveling in the great outdoors promotes human health. Spending time in natural environments has been linked to lower stress levels, improved working memory and feeling...
- Vista Outdoor Reports Strong Q4 Growth 05/12/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Vista Outdoor reported fourth quarter sales of $612 million, u up 26 percent from the prior-year quarter and up 15 percent organically. Gross profit was $164 million, up 33 percent from the...
- Cyclists record nearly 80,000 commutes on Strava’s Global Bike to Work Day 05/12/2016 triathlonbusiness.com - Strava, the social network for athletes, has announced figures from its first-ever Global Bike to Work Day on May 10, 2016. 79,879 cycle commute activities were uploaded, with 71,107 hours total spent...
- Everest Summited for First Time in Two Years 05/11/2016 outsideonline.com - Nine Sherpa guides setting rope lines on the upper part of the mountain have become the first of the season to reach the top of the world's highest peak.
- LoveToKnow Acquires Trails.com 05/11/2016 sportsonesource.com - LoveToKnow has acquired Trails.com, which provides downloadable trail guides, maps and other valuable information for outdoors adventurers.
- Sequential to Acquire Gaiam Yoga Brand 05/11/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Sequential Brands Group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the branded consumer product business from Gaiam, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $146 million in cash. The acquisition will...
- Go Outdoors retail chain explores sale 05/09/2016 www.ft.com - Go Outdoors has hired KPMG to explore a sale of the privately owned group, whose stores sell goods including waterproof clothing, tents and bicycles. Go Outdoors chief executive Chris Matthews said that...
- Vista Outdoor Names SVP of Sales 05/06/2016 sportsonesource.com - Vista Outdoor Inc., a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor sports and recreation products, named Dave Allen as SVP of Sales. Allen will report to Chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung. Allen...
