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June 15, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $89,970 in Grants
BOULDER, CO (June 15, 2020) — The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) awarded $89,970 in mini-grants to 12 projects that will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility. This is the sixth round of grant funding that PeopleForBikes will administer through its partner role with BBSP. “Better Bike...
June 15, 2021
Kenzie Rodriguez Named Chief Marketing Officer of Outdoor Prolink
BOULDER, CO. (June 15, 2021) —Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, appoints Kenzie Rodriguez as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Rodriguez was the former head of marketing and membership of Outdoor Prolink and steps into her new position to continue to...
June 15, 2021
Outdoor Brands Rab and Lowe Alpine Release Their 2021 Sustainability Report
British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) have released their 2021 Sustainability Report. The report details specific milestones the company has achieved within its four strategic CSR pillars; Product, Planet, Partner, and People, demonstrating its bold ambitions to effect real change. It is the...
June 15, 2021
BAD Wrap Offers Versatile, Customizable Travel Protection for Tech and Other Fragile Valuables
BOULDER, Colo. (June 15, 2021) – BAD Equipment, creator of innovative accessories for photography and technology, today introduced the BAD Wrap – a posable cover that provides flexible, form-fitting protection for traveling with fragile equipment. The BAD Wrap is offered in three sizes, providing customized protection for everything from camera...
June 14, 2021
Dometic Announces Green Initiatives for 2021 and Beyond
Elkhart, Ind. (June 14, 2021) - Dometic North America - part of Dometic Group AB - the global market leader in branded solutions for mobile living in the areas of food & beverage, climate, power & control and other applications announces its sustainability initiatives for 2021 and beyond. As a...
June 14, 2021
Sea to Summit Expands North American Team and Adds New Roles
Boulder, CO (June 14, 2021)— Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, is proud to announce the addition of several new strategic resources across its North American team to further accelerate brand growth in its largest market. In November last year, Sea to Summit named...
June 11, 2021
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Mammoth Mountain & June Mountain in California
Ron Cohen, current President and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, will return to Mammoth Mountain. June Mountain is the new President and COO effective immediately. Businesswire
June 11, 2021
Minus33 brings manufacturing back home with New Hampshire-made Mountain Heritage hiking socks
ASHLAND, NH – Minus33 is making outdoor gear in New Hampshire again, starting with its Mountain Heritage hiking socks, and that’s just the beginning. Themerino wool outdoor specialty brand has over 100 years of roots in Ashland, and they're aiming to get the mill cranking again. The Mountain Heritage sock...
June 10, 2021
Haig Report Shows Q1 Profits are Booming for Dealerships
Haig Partners LLC,a boutique investment banking firm and the leading buy-sell advisory firm to owners of higher value auto, heavy truck, and RV dealerships, recently released its Q1 2021 Haig Report. Dealership profits jumped 197% in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020, reaching record-high levels. Average blue-sky value per rooftop has...
June 10, 2021
Downlite Outdoor Announces New State-of-the-Art Canadian Down Facility
Mason, OH, June 10, 2021 — Downlite Outdoor, a division of Downlite, a market leader in down and feather processing and a supplier of responsibly sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings, and hospitality markets, announces their new facility in Mississauga, Canada. With the rapid growth of Downlite in...
June 9, 2021
Eagle Creek to cease operations by late 2021
Eagle Creek, the luggage and backpack brand founded in 1975 and currently owned by VF Corporation, is slated to cease business operations by the end of the year. VF will discontinue the brand due to strategic and financial concerns. OBJ
June 9, 2021
Yellowstone debuts electric driverless shuttle, ‘T.E.D.D.Y’
Each shuttle will have an attendant. Although they are driverless, attendants can take over operations at any time. According to the park, the goal is to understand how automated vehicle shuttle technology can be used in parks and how visitors perceive and engage these services. The data from this pilot...
June 9, 2021
Cotopaxi and NEMO Partner with Trove and REI to Bring More Gently Used Outdoor Gear Options to Customers
Brisbane, CA – June 9, 2021 – Cotopaxi and NEMO announced the launch of a new trade-in recommerce program with Trove and REI to give customers more Used Gear options. This collaboration and first-of-its-kind resale program allows Cotopaxi and NEMO to quickly enter the resale market, Trove to further its mission to create...
June 9, 2021
Mountainsmith Promotes Cameron Bumsted to Marketing and Events Manager
Golden, CO (June 2021)- Mountainsmith, the Colorado-based company that has spent more than 40 years as a leading gear manufacturer specializing in durable goods for hiking and camping, announced today that it has named industry pro Cameron Bumsted as its new Marketing and Events Manager ahead of two crucial product...
June 8, 2021
Sporting Goods Giants Continue Seeing Record Numbers
Academy Sports reported its Q1 earnings Tuesday, highlighting a recent string of record-breaking quarters in the sporting goods industry. The company saw its highest-ever gross margin, increasing 89.2% to $563.7 million. Net sales jumped 39.1% year-over-year to $1.58 billion. But Academy Sports isn’t the only sporting goods store trending upward. Front Office...
June 7, 2021
Wolverine Worldwide Expects Second Quarter 2021 Revenue To Exceed Second Quarter 2019
Wolverine World Wide Inc. said it expects second-quarter 2021 revenue to exceed 2019 levels due to better-than-expected trends across nearly all brands in its portfolio led by Merrell, Saucony and Sperry. SGBMedia
June 7, 2021
Decathlon U.S.A. Announces New CEO, Christian Ollier, to Guide Continued U.S. Brand Growth
SAN FRANCISCO (June 7, 2021)— Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, today announced the appointment of Christian Ollier as CEO of Decathlon U.S.A., allowing prior CEO, Michel D’Humières, to move on to other projects within the company. D’Humieres was appointed to the role in 2016 and led the company’s...
June 7, 2021
Diamondback Announces Partnership with LOGE Camps
KENT, Wash., (June 7, 2021) — Diamondback Bicycles, a leader in bike innovation, has announced a new demo partnership with LOGE Camps, the hotel that gets you outdoors. Beginning in Summer of 2021, Diamondback will offer the Division1, Atroz 2, and Release 29 1 at select LOGE Camps across the...
June 7, 2021
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance opens Switchback real-time data tool to all members
MONDAY, JUNE 7 2021– Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of independent outdoor retail, announced this week the graduation of their Switchback data tool from pilot phase to general availability for all Grassroots members. Developed in partnership with PivotPoint Retail, the new Switchback platform...
June 7, 2021
Implus LLC Announces Balega Brand Leadership Transition Appoints Jenna Campbell as VP Category and Brand Development
DURHAM, N.C. (June 7, 2021) — Balega International founders Tanya and Bert Pictor will be stepping away from the day-to-day business. Tanya and Bert have shepherded and guided Balega since its inception in 2003 to be the leading performance sock brand in the run specialty market. Effective June 30, 2021,...
June 7, 2021
Chaco Footwear and Thomas Rhett Collaborate On New Summer Collection
ROCKFORD, Mich. (June 7, 2021)– Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, and multi-PLATINUM selling country artist Thomas Rhett today announce the Thomas Rhett Collection, a series of three limited-edition sandal designs inspired by Thomas Rhett’s passion for the outdoors and time spent exploring outside with his family. With the...
June 7, 2021
Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results, Early Season Pass Sales Results, and Provides Fiscal 2021 Outlook
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended April 30, 2021, which were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and related limitations and restrictions, reported results of early season pass sales for the 2021/2022 North American ski season, and provided its outlook for the fiscal...
June 3, 2021
MacNeill Pride Group Appoints CEO and Board of Directors to Bolster Market-Leading Outdoor & Sporting Goods Brands
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – [June 3, 2021] – MacNeill Pride Group® (MPG), a diversified global designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods, today announced the appointment of Keith Bornholtz as Chief Executive Officer. MPG is a portfolio company of Centre Partners. Bornholtz, who has over 30 years of experience...
June 3, 2021
Outdoor Prolink Launches Manifesto; Outlines Commitment to A Responsible and Productive Pro Channel
BOULDER, CO. (June 3, 2021) — Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, announces its Manifesto - A Commitment to Responsibility & Authenticity in the pro channel. The Manifesto reconfirms the company’s commitment to a clean channel connecting pros, brands, and...
June 3, 2021
SCARPA names climber Jordan Cannon to athlete roster
BOULDER, Colo. (June 3, 2021)– SCARPA, one of the world’s leaders in performance mountain footwear, added climber Jordan Cannon, a longtime grassroots brand ambassador, to its professional athlete team. Cannon became the fifth person to free-climb “Golden Gate” (5.13) on El Cap in under 24 hours in November 2020, and...
