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December 4, 2023
Top Stock Aims to Transform Retail Service with Flexible, On-Demand Tech Reps
December 4, 2023 – STOWE, VT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Founder and CEO Jake Anderson announced the launch of Top Stock, a new platform that helps active lifestyle brands service retailers, improve sell-through, and gather insights from the field. Top Stock matches brands with expert tech reps that can be deployed through...
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December 4, 2023
Nike Demands Colorado Ski Company Stop Using ‘Similar’ Jumpman Logo, Reports Say
Nike has confronted a small Colorado-based ski apparel company over the use of a trademark that resembles its Jordan Jumpman emblem. The sportswear giant has reportedly sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to Skiman LLC and its owner Stephen Fucik to stop using the mark and to voluntarily give up his trademark...
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December 4, 2023
Headsweats and Omius Partner to Develop and Commercialize High Performance Headgear
BOULDER, CO - DECEMBER 4, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Headsweats, the Colorado-based industry leader in developing ultra-light, supremely wicking performance headwear and performance apparel for running, cycling, and a variety of sports, announced today that it has partnered with Omius to jointly develop and commercialize the Omius by Headsweats line of high performance...
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December 4, 2023
LifeSaver Deploys Over One Million Liters of Clean Water Worldwide in 2022 and 2023
December 4, 2023 - Colchester, UK /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In the wake of unprecedented conflict and natural disasters over the last eighteen months, LifeSaver®, the UK-based manufacturer of revolutionary water purification systems, has deployed more than 20,500 LifeSaver Cubes worldwide. This commitment translates to a supply of more than 102 million...
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December 4, 2023
Apparel Company LIVSN Designs Secures Seed Capital From RZC Investments
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – December 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LIVSN Designs, a sustainable outdoor apparel brand built on the idea that you need great clothing to live a well-worn life, is pleased to announce that it has raised a round of seed capital led by RZC Investments, a Bentonville-based multi-strategy investment...
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December 4, 2023
America Outdoors Set to Release 2022 River Use Data
December 4, 2023 - Knoxville, TN /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – America Outdoors, the nation's one-stop resource for outdoor recreation providers and industry leaders in public policy, is proud to be the only organization to report on U.S. commercial river use numbers. This year, America Outdoors is thrilled to share the official data...
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December 4, 2023
Tailwind Nutrition launches Chocolate Mint Recovery Mix benefiting Friends of CAIC
Durango, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Tailwind Nutrition, the leading provider of simple and complete sports nutrition products for athletes, has launched Chocolate Mint Recovery Mix, a seasonal, limited edition flavor of Tailwind Recovery Mix that benefits Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (FoCAIC). Chocolate Mint Recovery Mix...
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December 4, 2023
eVent Fabrics Opens Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters in Shanghai
LEAWOOD, Kan. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE - eVent Technology LLC, makers of high performing waterproof breathable textiles since 1999, has opened a new Asia Pacific regional headquarter in Shanghai, China. Strategically located in the heart of the technical fabric industry’s supply chain hub, the office houses eVent’s engineering, product and finance departments;...
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December 2, 2023
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Here, and the Aftermarket Is Ready
We're only just now getting to solidify in our minds what the actual production version of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck is going to be like, and the aftermarket is already out here bending our brains with fully decked-out stainless wundertrucks. Take Unplugged Performance, one of the most established...
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December 1, 2023
Acacia Outdoor Launches Portable Power Products in Time for the Holidays
South Bay, Calif./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Acacia Outdoor, the Northern California-based maker of camping products and accessories that bring the comfort, luxury and convenience of home into the outdoors, has released its first series of portable power products. The 330W Power Station (MSRP: $269.99, now on sale for $221.99), 100W Compact Power Station...
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December 1, 2023
Colorado company puts ski resort trail maps on the palm of your hand
Steven Bright was on a chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort a couple years back with his wife Ashley Curry when the two started examining the outfits of other resort-goers. On the lift, they chatted about how hands are one of the most expressive parts of the body, but when it...
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November 30, 2023
Wiley X Provides Much-Needed Gear to Active-Duty Special Forces
FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wiley X, a global leader and pioneer in premium protective eyewear, recently donated 55 pairs of its eyewear in addition to making a generous $20,000 donation to the non-profit organization Troops Direct. Troops Direct, a non-profit focused on providing active-duty servicemembers with...
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November 30, 2023
5.11 Tactical Announces Francisco J. Morales as Executive Chair, Troy R. Brown As CEO
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, announced today a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company, effective January 1, 2024. Co-founder and former CEO, Francisco J. Morales, will be promoted to the position of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors,...
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November 30, 2023
20 Most Fit Countries in the World
According to the WHO, the worldwide prevalence of obesity and overweight tripled between 1975 and 2016. While some countries proved to be fit, with a significant portion of their population exhibiting normal weight, a substantial portion of the world's population still struggles with the repercussions of being overweight and underweight. In...
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November 30, 2023
Global Handmade Bike Show MADE Announces 2024 Dates, Opens Registration
PORTLAND, Ore. - November 30, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – MADE (www.made.bike), a multi-day industry and consumer event highlighting the global handmade community and the artisans and brands that support it, today announces its return to Portland’s Zidell Yards event venue and the opening of registration for exhibitors. In 2023, its inaugural...
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November 30, 2023
The Conservation Alliance Welcomes the Clif Family Foundation as its Newest Pinnacle Member
November 30, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Clif Family Foundation is joining The Conservation Alliance as its newest Pinnacle Member with a $100,000 donation to the organization. The Clif Family Foundation (CFF) supports organizations that are working to transform food systems, revitalize the environment, and enhance community health. The incredible donation helps fund The...
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November 30, 2023
Houdini Sportswear Previews 2023 Planetary Boundaries Report, unveils Proprietary Concept Shell Collaboration With Polartec at ISPO MUNICH 2023
MUNICH (Nov. 30, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Houdini Sportswear, the global circular outdoor company dedicated to versatile minimalist styles, amplified its sustainability commitment at ISPO Munich 2023 with a preview of its 2023 Planetary Boundaries Assessment set to be released in Q1 2024. Houdini challenges other brands to do better for the...
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November 30, 2023
Grundéns Continues its Sustainability Journey with Recyclable Packaging For All Apparel
November, 2023 (Poulsbo, WA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces new Vela packaging for its complete apparel line, improving upon its previous bio-degradable packaging. Vela bags are weather resistant, durable, FSC certified paper bags that are curbside recyclable. Each year, 500 billion...
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November 30, 2023
Vail Resorts to Acquire Swiss Ski Resort
Vail Resorts, Inc. agreed to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (CPIPG). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans approximately 4,593 square feet of skiable vertical terrain with about 87 miles of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton...
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November 30, 2023
High Fives Foundation Named “2022 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits
Truckee, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - High Fives Foundation announced recently it has been named a “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. High Fives Foundation provides financial support and healing resources to life-changing injury survivors across the nation, resulting in increased accessibility and...
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November 29, 2023
Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it’s a huge mistake. Four groups filed suit against the NPS on November 17, saying the...
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November 29, 2023
ewool Introduces Turnkey Heated Technology for Apparel and Accessory Brands at 2023 ISPO Munich
MONTREAL (Nov, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ewool, a leading Canadian brand specializing in premium heated apparel with 10 years of innovation, will debut its turnkey heated technology to apparel and accessory brands at 2023 ISPO Munich, the largest trade fair for the sports business, taking place Nov. 28-30. With ewool, brands have...
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November 29, 2023
White Duck Outdoors Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Resale Program
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 29, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – White Duck Outdoors, a leading provider of high-quality tents and outdoor accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of its used gear resale program. This first-of-its-kind program allows customers to buy gently used tents from White Duck Outdoors, providing a sustainable and...
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November 29, 2023
Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast
A press release earlier this week announced that Movement, the largest network of climbing gyms in the United States, recently acquired The Cliffs’ five facilities. The acquisition encompasses all The Cliffs’ gyms in New York and Pennsylvania and brings the total number of Movement gyms to 29 across the country....
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November 29, 2023
VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan
VF Corp., parent of brands such as Vans and The North Face, confirmed today that it has laid off roughly 500 positions across the organization. A spokesperson confirmed the reductions are global and impact all brands, corporate functions, and geographies. The layoffs come as new VF President and CEO Bracken...