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December 2, 2021
Rock Your Ride with PEARL iZUMi’s New Grateful Dead Collection
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Dec 2, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On December 4th, 1965, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan played their first ever show under the name Grateful Dead. Fifty-six years later, PEARL iZUMi, the worldwide leader in cycling apparel and footwear, is excited to celebrate the...
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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 1, 2021
Thor Industries Announces Promotions
Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...
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December 1, 2021
Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle
One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...
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December 1, 2021
Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Wonderland Festival Kicks Off December 11th
Sun Valley, ID (Dec. 1, 2021) – Sun Valley Resort announces its 2021 Winter Wonderland Festival line up including the return of some local favorites including the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Open Air Holiday Market, and Christmas Eve Ice Show with Torchlight Parade and fireworks. Winter Wonderland festivities will kick off...
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December 1, 2021
RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next
RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...
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December 1, 2021
RV Today Magazine Caters To Growing Number of RVers
There’s a new RV magazine launching this month from the same folks who bring you Rootless Living Magazine. Titled RV Today, it “aims to fill the growing need for providing resources for RVers on the road,” according to publisher Demian Ross. Available in print and digital format, RV Today will be issued eight times a...
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December 1, 2021
Garmin® confirms December 31 dividend payment
The Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) board of directors has established December 31, 2021 as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.67 per share with a record date of December 15, 2021. At the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting, Garmin shareholders, in accordance with Swiss corporate law, approved a...
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December 1, 2021
American-made FORLOH introduces women-specific rain gear
WHITEFISH, Mont. (Dec. 1, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2021-22 hunting seasons may have hit their peak, but FORLOH, the 100% made-in-America technical outdoor brand, continues to bring innovation to the market with the release of two lightweight, breathable and waterproof women's-specific rain garments. FORLOH's new Women's AllClima 3L Rain Jacket ($369) and...
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December 1, 2021
Waypoint Outdoor Solidifies its Growth with Three New Hires Representing Territory Expansion and Category-Specific Expertise
SEATTLE, WA — Dec. 1, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Waypoint Outdoor, the outdoor industry’s leading independent national sales agency, is pleased to announce the addition of several industry veterans to its team of sales reps. Based in Seattle, Washington, Waypoint Outdoor now includes more than 32 team members, with offices...
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December 1, 2021
REI Co-op announces new chief commercial officer; two senior leader promotions
SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2021 -- REI Co-op announced today it has hired its first chief commercial officer and is promoting two executives to new leadership positions. Cameron Janes joins the co-op January 3, 2022 as senior vice president, chief commercial officer. Kelley Hall and Vivienne Long have been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and senior vice president,...
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December 1, 2021
SIA Winter Outdoor Data Shows Increase in Consumer Spending and Jobs
Park City, Utah (December 1, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As we continue through the busy time for consumer spending, data released today by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) shows that winter outdoor consumers are responsible for over $79 billion in spending and support 799,000 jobs. The report shows that between 2016...
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December 1, 2021
prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement Inspires Over 100 Brands to Commit to Reduce Packaging Waste
Carlsbad, CA – December 1, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable, outdoor fashion, announced today that its Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM) has reached a significant milestone with over 100 brands joining the movement. The additions of partners such as Sephora,...
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December 1, 2021
Clarus Acquires MAXTRAX, the Market Leader in Vehicle Recovery and Extraction Track for the Overland and Off-Road Market
SALT LAKE CITY – December 1, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets, today announced it has acquired Australian-based MAXTRAX® (“MAXTRAX”), the market leader in producing the best overlanding and off-road vehicle recovery and extraction...
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November 30, 2021
Deckers X Lab Introduces The Lace-Up Slipper Boot For Winter
GOLETA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With the colder months still ahead, Deckers X Lab today launches the X-SCAPE SPSK Mid. A comfortable and stylish hybrid of street sneakers meets the comfort of a slipper with the feel of an athletic shoe, the SPSK Mid is the newest edition to the...
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November 30, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Increase Across the Board
Bucking the trend of seasonal decreases, wholesale RV values continue to rise for both motorized and towable, according to Black Book, a data analytics firm that serves the automotive, RV and other adjacent industries. The average selling price for motorized units was $81,384, which is up $6,394 (8.5%) from the previous...
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November 30, 2021
Skechers Creates ‘Our Planet Matters’ Sustainable Collection; Partners With The Nature Conservancy
Skechers announced it has created Our Planet Matters collection of sustainable men’s women’s and kids products using recycled materials. It also announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy that includes a multi-year commitment, contributing a minimum of $800,000 to help the organization. SGB Media
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November 30, 2021
Monomoy Agrees to Acquire Thetford, a Leader in RV and Marine Products
NEW YORK -- Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Thetford Corporation (“Thetford”) from The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation(“DKM”), a private investment company. Thetford is a leading manufacturer of mobile sanitation products for the RV, marine, camping and truck markets. With a...
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November 30, 2021
Endura Updates and Expands MT500 Freezing Point Range
Winter can provide some of the year’s best riding with crisp air and snow-dusted trails. Reset the thermostat with the updated and expanded MT500 Freezing Point Range and make even the coldest winter day a riding day. Updated Men’s & NEW Women’s MT500 Freezing Point Jacket - Product Pages: Men's...
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November 30, 2021
Industrial Revolution Taps Perpetual Motion Northwest to Expand Sales Team
Seattle, WA – November 30, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of essential outdoor accessories, is excited to partner with Perpetual Motion Northwest to expand their sales team in the Pacific Northwest. The rep group will cover all Industrial Revolution (IR) brands in Washington, Oregon,...
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November 30, 2021
Erem Names Jax Mariash Mustafa Vice President of Marketing
HENDERSON, Nev. - Nov. 30, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Erem announced the appointment of Jax Mariash Mustafa as its Vice President of Marketing. Co-founded and led by a fourth-generation bootmaker from the family that started Timberland, Erem is the first outdoor brand designed from the ground up for desert...
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November 30, 2021
Oboz looking for dealers to put on its “Nice List”
Bozeman, Mont., (December 30, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company, launches its “Dealer Nice List” holiday dealer contest. Oboz is asking fans and dealers’ customers to nominate their favorite Oboz dealers to its “Dealer Nice List.” The top dealer receiving the most nominations will receive a...
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November 30, 2021
Superfeet Announces Updated Giving Program Donating 1% of Annual Sales to Causes Positively Impacting People and Planet
FERNDALE, Wash. (November, 30, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Superfeet, the global insole industry leader and innovator, announces an updated giving program focused on positively impacting people and the planet we share. For more than 40 years, Superfeet has operated with a people-first ethos giving back to causes that help shape strong...
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November 29, 2021
Osprey Announces Plans to Sell Business to Helen of Troy
Cortez, Colo. (November 29, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Osprey, the leader in creating top-quality innovative carry solutions, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE). Osprey designs the highest performing and longest lasting technical packs for outdoor, travel and everyday...
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November 29, 2021
A Climbing Award That May Be a Winner’s Last
Lama, attempting to scale it alone in 2018, could have ended up dead if he became pinned down in a storm with severe frostbite or was injured in a fall. A rescue would be nearly impossible. Lama’s digits never froze entirely, and he continued to the top of the mountain....