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June 28, 2021
When the elements get difficult, Dermatone will be there for USA Luge
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.– June 28, 2021 – Dermatone and USA Luge have signed a four-year agreement, effective through June 1, 2026, whereby Dermatone will provide its products for athletes, coaches and staff. Dermatone becomes an Official Supplier for the luge national governing body in the categories of frostbite protection, lip...
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June 28, 2021
Snowsports Industries America Releases Second Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Consumers
Park City, Utah (June 28, 2021)– Snowsports Industries America (SIA) releases their second of two reports on the impacts of COVID-19 on snowsports consumers “The Impacts of COVID-19 on Snowsports Consumers 2020-2021.” This report studies the changes in behavior of snowsports consumers over the past year due to the COVID-19 situation. Key...
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June 28, 2021
Hyland’s Doubles Down on Cycling, Adding Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered Family
LOS ANGELES – June 28, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce the addition of elite cyclist Paul Thomas to the Hyland’s Powered athlete roster. Thomas will support the cycling initiatives of Hyland’s Powered, including coaching their cycling teams at the 2021...
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June 26, 2021
Arc’teryx Announces New Retail Destination in World-Class Shopping District
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2021 - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, is opening a store today in the coveted Santana Row community of San Jose. The Santana Row brand store will offer a full selection of the brand’s outerwear, packs, and climbing gear,...
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June 25, 2021
Lender Compliance Technologies Raises $4.15 Million in Series A Funding
Lender Compliance Technologies (LCT), a company that specializes in compliance solutions for automotive, RV, marine, and powersports lenders, has raised a funding round led by a team of seasoned software entrepreneurs and joined by Automotive Ventures and Driven Capital Partners for the ongoing development of technology solutions to help lenders...
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June 25, 2021
Renewal Workshop Closes $6 Million Round to Grow Apparel Resale
The round includes Rubio Ventures, Shift Invest, Quadia, Closed Loop Partners, Gratitude Railroad, Portland Seed Fund, Fashion for Good, DOEN, Mosiaco Management, Mistletoe, and Volta Circle. The Renewal Workshop is a provider of impact driven white-labeled resale and renewal solutions to enable apparel and textile brands to compete in the...
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June 25, 2021
Liv Expands Support for Liv Racing WorldTeam with Additional 3-Year Title Partnership
OOSTERHOUT (the Netherlands) - June 26, 2021 - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, demonstrated its commitment to supporting women’s professional road racing at the highest level today by announcing the extension of their title sponsorship of the Liv Racing WorldTeam for at least three more...
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June 24, 2021
Report: Seventh Straight Record-Breaking Month for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,241 units, becoming the best May wholesale shipment total on comparable record. May 2021 shipments were an increase of 75.9 percent compared to the 27,999 units shipped during May 2020, the first...
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
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June 24, 2021
Canada Goose To Go Fur-Free By End Of Next Year
Canada Goose announced that it would end the use of fur in all its products. Through a phased approach, Canada Goose will end the purchase of fur by the end of 2021 and cease manufacturing with fur no later than the end of 2022. SGBMedia
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June 24, 2021
Outdoorsy raises $120M to support accelerated marketplace growth and rapid expansion of insurtech division, Roamly
AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoorsy, the most-trusted global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced today that it has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing. The $120 million raise includes a $90 million private placement equity round led by Moore Strategic Ventures, ADAR1 Partners, Monashee Capital, SiriusPoint Ltd, (NYSE: SPNT), and Convivialite Ventures,...
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June 24, 2021
Appalachian Gear Company Ramps Up Production with New NC Facility
Kings Mountain, NC – June 24, 2021 – Appalachian Gear Company, an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in American-made performance apparel and gear, is proud to announce its expansion into a new manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The move will allow the brand to significantly increase production of its...
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June 24, 2021
Lavaredo Ultra Trail hosts the third stop of the Spartan Trail World Championship in the heart of the Dolomites
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY (June 24, 2021)– In a busy weekend for the trail running world, the eyes of the community will be set at the gorgeous mountain village of Cortina D’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites. Besides the culture, the mountains of Northeast Italy are the perfect scenery for...
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June 24, 2021
Mountainsmith Unveils New Cona Line
Boulder, 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, today unveiled its new CONA series of backpacks, giving the company a new premium line of packs with crossover aesthetic and...
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June 24, 2021
Saucony® Signs American Ultrarunner Katie Asmuth
WALTHAM, MA – With an award-winning performance trail line in place, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony is further solidifying its commitment to trail running with the signing of American ultrarunner Katie Asmuth, a mom of two, a nurse practitioner and the recent winner of the 2021 Bandera 100K. With...
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June 24, 2021
ALPS Mountaineering Introduces New “Go Anywhere” Shelters
New Haven, Mo.- ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven technical support gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, has launched two new products designed for backpackers and long-haul day hikers. The Ultra-Light Tarp Shelter is the ideal solution for minimalist backpackers looking to shave weight from their packs and simplify...
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June 24, 2021
Cold Steel’s Complete Kitchen Classics Knife Set
Irving, TX- Cold Steel, manufacturer and innovator of purpose-built knives and blade tools for everyday carry, tactical, and hunting applications, expands their culinary cutlery with the Cold Steel Kitchen Classics Set, a complete knife set designed for the American family household. The Cold Steel Kitchen Classics series feature high performance...
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June 23, 2021
‘Active bears’ force North Carolina campground to extend ban on tents, park says
Tents and soft-sided campers are now prohibited at Mount Pisgah Campground through July 1. The additional time maintains camper’s safety while wildlife biologists and park staff continue their work to redirect bears to natural food sources away from this location. Last week, officials said a young bear had been approaching...
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June 23, 2021
120-Site Park Under Construction in Jackson, Wyo.
More than 20 RV parks used to be scattered around Jackson, Wyo., but in recent years the number has dwindled to a handful. Blame the changing nature of the American vacation and also the soaring value of land in the Hole. But Chatham is bucking the trend, opening a new...
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June 23, 2021
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance disavows pro deal platform ExpertVoice
In a position paper citing corruption and deception at the pro-deal service ExpertVoice, Grassroots advised its retail members to rethink their relationship with brands participating in the platform. OBJ
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June 23, 2021
Performance and Sustainability are Focus Of La Sportiva’s S22 Apparel Line
June 23, 2021 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, apparel, and ski hard goods, today announces the introduction of the brand’s new apparel collection for Spring 2022. This extensive collection of climbing, running, and hiking apparel for both men and women focuses on exceptional...
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June 23, 2021
Camping with cannibas: Harrison campground welcomes weed
At 4:20 p.m. most afternoons, guests at Camp Laughing Grass gather around the pavilion for happy hour. Unlike most happy hour gatherings, however, you will not find low priced cocktails or discounted appetizers. Instead, you’ll find happy campers passing around a blunt or joint. Portland Press Herald
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June 23, 2021
Winnebago Sees Q3 Revenues More Than Double
Revenues for the Fiscal 2021 third quarter ended May 29, 2021, were $960.7 million, an increase of 138.7 percent compared to $402.5 million for the Fiscal 2020 period, and a sequential increase of 14.4 percent over the Fiscal 2021 second quarter. Gross profit was $169.6 million, an increase of 429.6...
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June 23, 2021
Charge Bikes Partners With #HashtagLunchbag to Deliver Food to Homeless
WILTON, Conn. (June 23, 2021) Charge, the direct-to-consumer electric bike brand and a brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, TSX: DII.A), is excited to partner with #HashtagLunchbag, a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading love to the homeless, one lunch bag at a time. Charge is donating e-bikes, complete with custom...
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June 23, 2021
Inaugural Title Nine Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition Announces 2021 Winners
Emeryville, Calif, June 23, 2021 -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce the winners of it’s inaugural Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition. With nearly 100 applicants and nine finalists in the respective fields of reproductive rights, politics and leadership,...