Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down
Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip Outdoor Technologies, is stepping down 20 years after buying Rab. Equip is on the hunt for a new CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.
Rumpl Adds New Sales Director, Wholesale Marketing Manager
The outdoor blanket company has hired Tom Stolz as global director of sales and Mariah Agee as wholesale marketing manager.
Outdoor Retailer Announces New Sales Hires Ahead of Summer Shows
Steve LaRoche, Melissa Dowd, and John Krause join the OR sales team, and Ryan Yelverton will sell for the new Outdoor Design & Innovation (ODI) sourcing show.
Moosejaw CEO Comerford Leaves Post
Dick's Sporting Goods acquired Moosejaw last year and subsequently formed one team for Moosejaw and Public Lands in Dick's home base of Pittsburgh.
SIA Names 5 New Board Members
The new members represent Burton, Salomon, Seirus Innovation, Nidecker Group, and Dakine. The association also announced it will be hosting its next summit at Sundance, Utah, on March 7.
Solo Brands Names New CEO After Snoop Marketing Miss
In the news announcing former Vista leader Christopher Metz as new CEO, Solo said its marketing campaigns, which included last year's viral Snoop Dogg ad, raised brand awareness of Solo Stove but did not lead to the planned sales lift.
Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down
Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip Outdoor Technologies, is stepping down 20 years after buying Rab. Equip is on the hunt for a new CEO to lead the company in its next phase of growth.