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July 30, 2021
Newell’s Outdoor & Recreation Segment Delivers 28 Percent Growth In Q2
Newell Brands Inc. reported its Outdoor & Recreation segment generated net sales of $453 million in the second quarter compared with $353 million in the prior-year period, a gain of 28.3 percent. The Outdoor & Recreation segment includes Aerobed, Bubba, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot, Stearns, and ExOfficio. SGBMedia
July 30, 2021
Rumpl, Designer Nicole McLaughlin Partner to Create Upcycled Clothing Ensemble
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 29, 2021) – Rumpl, the category leader in technical outdoor blankets, has partnered with Nicole McLaughlin, the sustainable designer, upcycle artist, and environmental advocate, to create a one-of-a-kind outfit using upcycled Rumpl materials. The partnership brings attention to McLaughlin’s and Rumpl’s zero-waste philosophies with the goal of inspiring...
July 30, 2021
Snowsports Industries America Voices Support for Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
PARK CITY, UT (July 30, 2021)- Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced their support of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, the most broadly supported carbon pricing bill in Congress. The bill puts a fee on carbon emissions from coal, oil and gas which, over time, will drive down...
July 30, 2021
Felicia Stancil Battles to Fourth in BMX Racing Olympic Finals
TOKYO – The morning started off wet at the Ariake Urban Sports Park for the second day of BMX Racing. With a 45-minute weather delay for the semifinals, the track crew did their best to dry off all the water and attempt to dry the track after torrential downpours during...
July 30, 2021
Deckers Beats on Q1 Earnings, Raises Fiscal ’22 View
Net sales surged 78.2% to $504.7 million during the quarter, and handily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $398.2 million. Its HOKA ONE ONE brand net sales increased 95.5% to $213.1 million during the reported quarter. Teva brand net sales grew 65.9% to $58.5 million. Net sales for the Sanuk...
July 30, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar Focuses on a Safe Return to Trail Racing
Estes Park, CO – The seventh webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, July 22. The session subject for this latest session was: Post COVID-era racing – What’s changed, what have we learned,...
July 30, 2021
Bivo Wants You to Ditch Plastic Bottles, Forever
RICHMOND, Vt. (July 30, 2021) -- The Bivo Pledge—an initiative aimed at reducing plastic water bottle use—will be launched at the Rooted Vermont gravel-bike race and festival in Richmond, Vermont on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Through the pledge Bivo encourages people to switch from their traditional plastic bike (or water)...
July 29, 2021
OvareVentures Expands Outdoor Portfolio with Acquisition of Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Company
July 29, 2021 Los Angeles, CA – OvareVentures has added to their portfolio of outdoor businesses with the acquisition of Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Company, an exclusive ski and boot boutique in Revelstoke, British Columbia. “We have a remarkable opportunity to reshape the outdoor retail landscape with curated stores...
July 29, 2021
SCARPA spearheads effort at The Big Gear Show to redistribute used outdoor equipment
BOULDER, Colo. (July 29, 2021) – At the upcoming Big Gear Show in Park City, Utah, SCARPA, manufacturer of high-performance footwear for mountain sports, will contribute to an effort to help distribute high-quality used outdoor equipment to athletes among historically marginalized communities. During the show, SCARPA will provide and promote...
July 29, 2021
Wolverine Sees Trends Accelerating Toward Hiking, Run And Work
Led by Merrell and Saucony, Wolverine Worldwide’s second-quarter results came in well above Wall Street estimates. In the quarter ended July 3, revenue jumped 81.0 percent to $631.9 million, topping Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $573 million. SGBMedia
July 29, 2021
PEARL iZUMi Fall 2021 Collection Helps Riders Perform Through Changing Seasons
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (July 29, 2021) —PEARL iZUMi the worldwide leader in cycling apparel and footwear, introduces its Fall 2021 line, featuring a range of new styles designed to keep riders pedaling comfortably through all conditions. The lineup of cool weather gear includes several new high performance mountain bike outerwear layers, a...
July 29, 2021
Four U.S. Riders Advance to BMX Racing Olympic Semifinals
TOKYO – Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz.; Daylight Cycle Co.), Connor Fields (Henderson, Nev.; Chase Bicycles/ Monster Energy), Alise Willoughby (Saint Cloud, Minn.; Team Toyota/ GW Bicycles), and Felicia Stancil (Lake Villa, Ill.; Factory Answer SSquared) have all advanced to the BMX Racing semifinals. The quarterfinals started on Thursday with four heats...
July 29, 2021
Save the Date! The Conservation Alliance Breakfast is August 11, 2021
BEND, Ore. (July 28, 2021) –The Conservation Alliance is once again hosting its inspiring breakfast event at Outdoor Retailer (Aug. 10-12), featuring stories from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The in-person event will be held at 7:00 a.m. MDT on Aug. 11, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center for...
July 29, 2021
Saucony Announces Collaboration with Children’s Hospitals Across the U.S. and Canada To Empower Kids Through Design
WALTHAM, Mass. – July 29, 2021— Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony, today announced its latest Run For Good Children's Program with children’s hospitals across the country. Saucony is uniting with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Boston’s Children’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the Children’s Hospital of...
July 29, 2021
Patrick Industries Revenues and Earnings Soar in Q2
RV and marine supplier Patrick Industries reported net sales in the second quarter of $1.2 billion, driven by continued growth in the leisure lifestyle and in housing, the company said. That’s a net sales increase of $596 million, or 141 percent, over the same quarter a year ago. RV-PRO
July 29, 2021
Allison Transmission Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results
The company’s net income was $110 million, 18 percent of net sales, and up over 375 percent year-over-year. Year-over-year results were led by an 84 percent increase in net sales in the North America On-Highway end market, and a 63 percent increase in net sales in the Outside North America...
July 29, 2021
Go RVing Campaign Releases 2020 Annual Report
Go RVing, the industry marketing campaign created to educate the American public about the joys of RVing and supported by the RV Industry Association and the RV Dealers Association, has released it annual report. Check out details here.
July 29, 2021
Glamping Park Development Using Kickstarter to Fund Project
The 4.2-acre property that will become El Jet’s Cantina + Sky Outpost sits at the confluence of the Gunnison and the Colorado Rivers, just west of downtown Grand Junction. WCM
July 29, 2021
Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021
VAIL, Colo. - July 29, 2021 - The Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame is honored to announce the Hall of Fame class of 2021, an impressive group of industry pioneers, inspirational individuals and world-class athletes who will be formally inducted on August 22 at the 2021 Hall of Fame...
July 28, 2021
HitchFire Among ICAST “Best of Category” Winners for 2021
Santa Cruz, CA (July 28, 2021) – This past Thursday, HitchFire’s Forge 15 grill took home “Best of Category” for Giftware at ICAST’s 2021 Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception. One of the most popular and highly anticipated events at ICAST, the New Product Showcase features the latest and greatest innovations across...
July 28, 2021
Kokatat announces new ownership
ARCATA, CA (July 28, 2021) – After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller. “Before joining Kokatat Mark was a local businessman and I’m pleased to be entrusting the company that means so...
July 28, 2021
RV Retailer Acquires Blue Dog RV
RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced today (July 28) the acquisition of Blue Dog RV. Blue Dog RV operates 12 stores in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, California and Pennsylvania, according to a release, and the acquisition is expected to close in September 2021. RVBusiness
July 28, 2021
A Self-Professed Sweater Explores the Science Behind Stink
In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration. Outside
July 28, 2021
Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon Announces Prize Money
The November 6th Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon is pleased to announce that it is offering prize money in 2021. With a loop course through the scenic Kaibab National Forest, the Trail Half Marathon will begin and end in Grand Canyon Village, located just a few miles the South Rim of...
July 28, 2021
Obviouslee Acquires Groundswell PR
CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 27, 2021) – Obviouslee, a full-service, strategic marketing agency that partners with innovative brands across the nation, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Groundswell PR, a leading outdoor and active lifestyle public relations company. “We are excited to welcome Groundswell to the Obviouslee team...
