EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ GoPro has appointed Mike Dennison, CEO of Fox Factory Holding Corp., and Emily Culp, Chief Brand and Strategy Officer of BodyHealth, to its Board of Directors
+++ Cooling fabric developer Brrr has announced David Ludd, most recently Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer at Coolcore, as Brrr’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing
+++ Minnesota-based four-season eco-friendly knitwear company Abode Outside has appointed Bill Chandler as Director of Sales to lead wholesale growth and named Urban Outdoor Sales as its agency for the Rocky Mountain region +++
MARKETING
+++ Italian outdoor brand Rock Experience has unveiled a renewed brand identity to better reflect its modern, performance-driven spirit rooted in outdoor adventure and alpine expertise
+++ Anna Ferrino, the CEO of Italian outdoor brand Ferrino & C. SpA, has been awarded the honor of “Cavaliere del Lavoro” (Knight of Labor) from President Sergio Mattarella
+++ Q36.5 will once again supply the official leader jerseys for the 2025 Tour de Suisse, renewing its partnership with the Swiss stage race on June 12–22
+++ Trail Creek Outfitters and Patagonia were named Retailer and Vendor of the Year, respectively, at the 2025 Grassroots Outdoor Specialty Awards, honoring excellence in the specialty outdoor industry
+++ Newell Brands said it’s expanding its partnership with Adobe to integrate generative AI tools like Firefly and Adobe Express into its content supply chain, accelerating asset production by up to 75% and enhancing efficiency across global marketing campaigns +++
RETAIL
+++ Salomon has opened its third London store at Battersea Power Station, expanding its retail presence with a new location offering footwear, apparel and digital shopping services +++
CORPORATE
+++ Authentic Brands Group has opened its new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Shanghai, China, featuring offices, five showrooms, a style studio and an executive lounge across nearly 2,045 sqm of space +++
FINANCIAL NEWS
+++ Dick’s Sporting Goods has launched an exchange offer and consent solicitation for Foot Locker’s 4.000% senior notes due 2029, in connection with its planned acquisition of the company
+++ Garmin shareholders have approved a $3.60 per share dividend for fiscal year 2025–2026, paid in four quarterly installments through March 2026
+++ Etsy plans to raise $650 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030, using part of the proceeds to repurchase shares and the rest for general corporate purposes +++
E-COMMERCE
+++ Alibaba International has launched PicCopilot Fashion Reels, an AI-powered tool that transforms product photos into virtual try-on videos to help fashion retailers cut content costs and boost engagement
+++ eBay is launching a US-wide live shopping tour starting June 14, combining in-person and livestream events to spotlight collectibles, luxury goods, sneakers and apparel
+++ US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has renewed its partnership with Affirm, allowing eligible customers to choose biweekly or monthly payment plans directly at online checkout on dicks.com and GolfGalaxy.com +++
PRODUCT
+++ Royal Robbins, a Fenix Outdoor brand, has unveiled its Spring 2026 apparel collection, emphasizing sustainability, innovation and versatility with new styles like the Salathé Hoody and Hemp Adventure line
+++ Solo Stove has entered the outdoor griddle market with the launch of its new Steelfire 30 Stainless Griddle, offering professional-grade performance and fast, even heating for backyard cooking +++
LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL
+++ Governor Kelly Ayotte (New Hampshire, USA) will proclaim June 10, 2025, as “New Hampshire Outdoor Industry Day” to honor the outdoor sector’s $4 billion economic impact and statewide contributions
+++ British Cycling has partnered with Forestry England to expand access to forests across the country, supporting inclusive cycling programs for riders of all ages and abilities
+++ The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has criticized the Senate Energy Committee’s new bill for including public lands sale provisions, urging their removal to protect outdoor recreation and the $1.2 trillion industry it supports +++
OBITUARY
+++ Tom Mackin, former President of Rapala VMC USA, who retired at the end of 2021 after more than 30 years with the company, has passed away +++
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