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August 20, 2021
Green Theme Technologies Promotes David Andreas to CEO
Albuquerque, New Mexico: Green Theme Technologies Inc., an innovator of textile finishing, announced the appointment of David Andreas to CEO from his former role as President and COO, succeeding Gary Selwyn, Ph.D., effective August 11. Andreas takes leadership of GTT at an opportune time in the company’s growth trajectory as...
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August 19, 2021
RVIA: Young Families Driving the Future of RV Ownership
One of the most exciting trends in RV ownership over the past few years has been the increase in families with young children, reports the RV Industry Association (RVIA). RV Business
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August 19, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC Expands in Arizona with Acquisition of Frost RV
RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") enters Tucson market with its acquisition of its 4th location in Arizona, bringing the total number of its stores in the United States to 71. Yahoo! Finance
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August 19, 2021
Café, Anywhere: Helinox Teams Up with Café Kitsuné for Preview of 2022 Café Chair and Café Table
BERKELEY, Calif. - August 19, 2021 - Helinox, the original maker of lightweight, portable furniture and accessories, and Café Kitsuné, the specialty coffee retailer from multi-faceted Paris-meets-Tokyo brand Kitsuné, which extended its activities to roasteries, bars and restaurants, have joined for a sneak preview of Helinox’s new Café Chair and...
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August 19, 2021
HitchFire Releases Driver-Side Swing Arm for Forge 15
Santa Cruz, CA (August 19, 2021) – Grilling in the great outdoors just got a lot easier for some 4x4 owners. Today, HitchFire announces the release of a new driver-side swing arm that will make it easier for Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco owners to equip a Forge 15 Grill...
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August 19, 2021
Black Diamond Equipment Names Industry Veteran Mike Hattrup as Business Unit Director for its Ski Category
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 19, 2021) -- Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, has appointed industry veteran Mike Hattrup as the company’s business unit director for its ski category. In addition to his legendary status in backcountry skiing, Hattrup brings Black Diamond...
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August 19, 2021
MANTRA Labs Introduces New Packaging Designed to Represent the Power of Positive Nutritional Habits
AUSTIN, Tex. - AUGUST 19, 2021- MANTRA Labs™ (https://gomantralabs.com), a nutrition company that exists to ignite greatness through daily, simple, science-backed nutritional habits, today introduces its new packaging and website that reflect the brand’s mission to support mental and physical fitness through everyday nutritional supplements. Vibrant color, concentric circles and...
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August 19, 2021
Gnarly Nutrition Releases New Video Series
SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Gnarly Nutrition is excited to share “Fuel for Life,” the first brand video series from the sports nutrition company. The “Fuel for Life” series consists of 5-7 minute videos that explore personal contemplations and individual motivations of four endurance athletes. By pulling back the curtain...
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August 18, 2021
Hipcamp Listing in Calif. Shutdown, Deemed Illegal
A recent San Luis Obispo County code enforcement hearing about a Cambria, Calif., campground explored what happens to residents who offer camping spaces on their land without having the proper permits. RV Business
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August 18, 2021
National Indoor RV Buys Facility in Surprise, AZ for $16M
National Indoor RV Centers recently purchased a 170,625-square-foot facility and a 5.6-acre site to develop a 120,000-square-foot building near Dysart Road and Peoria Avenue in Surprise, Ariz. RV Business
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August 18, 2021
New RV Manufacturer’s Indiana Facility Plans To Tap Into Industry’s Success
Northern Indiana is adding another recreational vehicle maker to what is known as the “RV Capital of the World.” Ember Recreational Vehicles announced it will invest $4 million to build a facility in Elkhart County. The new RV company was founded by long-time executives in the industry. Ember President and...
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August 18, 2021
Winnebago Industries Moving Corporate HQ to Minnesota
The Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries has approved the official move of the company’s corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa to Eden Prairie, Minnesota by December 1. The company says there is no planned loss of jobs as a result of this transition and no “physical implication on any...
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August 18, 2021
Patagonia dumps Jackson Hole ski resort after far-right fundraiser
Patagonia will no longer supply Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, its largest single customer in the Jackson Hole area, with its products after a resort owner hosted a fundraiser for the right-wing House Freedom Caucus. WyoFile
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August 18, 2021
‘Free Solo’ Star Alex Honnold Is Coming to Disney+ With a Climbing Docuseries
Alex Honnold is climbing again, this time for a Disney+ docuseries from National Geographic. The streaming service has greenlighted the three-part On the Edge with Alex Honnold with the subject of the Oscar-winning Free Solo. It sees him embark on a lifelong dream: an epic climbing quest across the remotest and toughest walls and...
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August 18, 2021
EarthRoamer HD: Explore the Wilderness on Board a $1.7 Million Mansion on Wheels
No matter how far away into the wilderness you travel, you still get to enjoy 5-star hotel levels of comfort during your adventure in this vehicle. Autoevolution
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August 18, 2021
Camping World Starts Rollout of “Home on Wheels Improvement”
The Design, DIY and Renovation Centers will include bath, kitchen, flooring, furniture, mattresses, cabinets, countertops, lighting, bedding, appliances etc., along with a wide choice of SKUs from top brands such as kathy ireland®, Thomasville and Nautica, with which the Company has existing licensing agreements. OSW LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings,...
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August 18, 2021
Will Outdoor Retailer stay in Denver?
A show that’s nowhere near capacity isn’t sustainable for an event operator, especially a publicly traded one. The focus is now on delivering a bigger and better Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January. Find out how it will happen. OBJ
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August 18, 2021
Your next North Face jacket may be made of wood pulp
The North Face has reached an agreement with textile material company Spinnova to develop new, sustainable, high-performance textiles. Created from wood pulp, Spinnova's bespoke fiber is reportedly tough, insulating, and "zero percent harmful" to the planet. Read more.
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August 18, 2021
State Bicycle Co. Announces Collaboration with National Park Foundation
Phoenix, AZ (August 17, 2021) – State Bicycle Co. has teamed up with the National Park Foundation to create a limited-edition collection of bicycles, clothing, and accessories – proceeds from which will help support America's beloved national parks. The State Bicycle Co x National Park Foundation collection will feature an...
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August 18, 2021
American Mountaineering Museum exhibit tells legacy of first African American Denali summiteer
SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 17, 2021) – Stories around first ascents in climbing are the stuff of legends in the Outdoor Industry, but few know of Charles Madison Crenchaw, the first black climber to reach the summit of Denali, North America’s highest point, in 1964. A collaboration between journalist James Edward...
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August 18, 2021
Adventure Ready Brands Adds Consumer Products Executives to Advisory Board
LITTLETON, N.H. — Adventure Ready Brands, which markets a range of best-in-class first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products including After Bite®, Adventure® Medical Kits and Ben’s®, announces that consumer product executives Michelle Stacy and Bruno Silva have joined the company’s advisory board. “I am excited that these two accomplished...
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August 18, 2021
Honey Stinger Partners with Soccer Star Catarina Macario
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (August 18, 2021) – Honey Stinger is excited to announce its partnership with professional soccer player Catarina Macario. Born in Brazil, Macario's passion for the game started at an early age, and although there were no girls soccer teams where she grew up, that didn't stop her....
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August 18, 2021
woom bikes USA Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Third Year in a Row
AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 18, 2021 – Inc. magazine announced that woom bikes USA is number 1,198 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020....
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August 18, 2021
KUIU Adds Fairbanks Jacket to Expanding Base Camp Collection
Dixon, CA (August. 18th 2021) – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is excited to announce the addition of the Fairbanks Jacket. Released on August 10th as the fifteenth edition of their expanding Base Camp line, the Fairbanks Jacket offers ample breathability for all day comfort in...
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August 17, 2021
Rab Snags Accolades For Khroma Cirque GORE-TEX Jacket
Louisville, CO (August 2021) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, will head into the new 2021-22 winter season celebrating a pair of accolades from Backcountry Magazine for the company’s acclaimed Khroma Cirque GORE-TEX Jacket. Backcountry Magazine...