June 2, 2023

Big Agnes Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Hire and Promotions

Steamboat Springs, Colo. (June 2, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Jim Trombly as the Director of Product Design & Development, along with the announcement of four additional promotions within the Big Agnes team. Trombly joins Big Agnes with 23-years of experience in...

June 2, 2023

SylvanSport Expands its Team to Support Growth

Brevard, NC – June, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, is proud to announce multiple additions to its staff this spring. The new hires mark exciting expansions of SylvanSport's marketing, customer support, and engineering teams. New...

June 1, 2023

Outdoorsy Hits 1M Trip Milestone

RV rental marketplace Outdoorsy has surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Travel and Hospitality” for 2023. RV-Pro

June 1, 2023

Mountain Hardwear Promotes Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing

Richmond, Calif. (June 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in durable performance equipment and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has promoted Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing. Having served as Mountain Hardwear’s global marketing director for the past two years, Burbach has been...

June 1, 2023

Primus Joins Silva

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (June 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, has officially moved into the Silva family of brands under the newly created Primus-Silva Sweden AB company. Primus and Silva will remain independent brands, focusing on each brands’ respective products and customers. With a 130-year history, Primus will...

May 31, 2023

Camping World Named to the Fortune 500 List

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer announced that it has been named to the Fortune 500 list. The Company ranked 475, moving up from its position last year. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “This is a recognition of nearly...

May 31, 2023

Patagonia Accuses Nordstrom of Selling Counterfeit Products in a New Lawsuit

Patagonia is coming after Nordstrom in a new lawsuit accusing the retailer of selling knock-off versions of its apparel. The department store retailer is selling “thousands of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and t-shirts” via its Nordstrom Rack chain, alleges the suit, which was filed in a Los Angeles District Court on...

May 31, 2023

Big Agnes and DAC Introduce First Recycled Aluminum Tent Hubs

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, recently announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the world's leading tent pole manufacturer, to use the first of its kind, DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing 25%-30% post-consumer recycled aluminum. The company will...

May 28, 2023

‘Visit California’ partners with The Inertia for Consumer Campaign

May 30, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - AllGear Digital’s surf and outdoors media site, The Inertia, has partnered with Visit California, the state’s official tourism organization, to concept, produce, and host a multifaceted media campaign. Garnering tens-of-millions of views and impressions, the campaign includes custom content, display media, email, social media...

May 26, 2023

Hoka Added $521 Million In New Revenue In Fiscal 2023; DTC Remains Focus

Global Hoka brand revenue for fiscal year 2023 increased 58.5 percent, or $521 million, versus the prior fiscal year to $1.41 billion, the fourth consecutive year Hoka has delivered revenue growth above 50 percent. Let that sink in; $521 million in additional annual revenue—for a running brand. Hoka brand net...

May 25, 2023

Town Hall Outdoor Co Launches Limited Release Summer Jackets

Steamboat Springs, Colorado (May 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Since Town Hall Outdoor Co launched its sustainable kids' outerwear two winters ago, the brand has been challenging itself daily to help more kids get outside while doing the right thing for the planet. Their latest solution? A warm-weather anorak jacket...

May 25, 2023

Patagonia eco-brand unscathed by polarized climate

Outdoor retailer Patagonia, which is steering profits into fighting climate change, has the top ranking in the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 brand reputation survey. The outdoor apparel company appears to have successfully avoided polarizing battles that have ensnared other big brands, and alienated some consumers. AXIOS

May 25, 2023

Let Me Run Names New Executive Director

Charlotte, NC – May 25, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Let Me Run has named Richard Sexton as its new executive director, effective immediately. Sexton replaces Emily Battle, who has helmed the nonprofit physical and emotional wellness program for boys since 2019, leading the organization through organizational changes, COVID-19 and impressive national...

May 25, 2023

KAVU marks a milestone: 30 years of building fun into everything they do

SEATTLE /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The KAVU team is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line and a blowout company camping trip to Japan. 2023 marks three decades for the Seattle-based apparel brand that started on a commercial fishing...

May 24, 2023

Black Diamond Equipment To Host Salt Lake Climbers Alliance 21st Annual Fundraiser

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, is hosting the 21rst Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) Fundraiser, scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, June 1. The event will take...

May 23, 2023

Lectric eBikes Establishes National E-Bike Day

PHOENIX (May 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Lectric eBikes, the industry leading e-bike brand and the maker of the country’s best-selling e-bike model and third best-selling electric vehicle, has initiated May 30 as the official National E-Bike Day. The new holiday, established and sponsored by Lectric, encourages riders everywhere to...

May 23, 2023

Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter* rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent, partially reversing the 8.4 percent comp store sales decline in the year-ago period. Net income increased 17 percent to...

May 23, 2023

DU/ER Appoints Burt Damsky as Vice President of Global Sales

New York, NY (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Canadian performance apparel brand DU/ER, announced today the appointment of Burt Damsky as VP of Global Sales. Based out of the brand’s New York City showroom, Damsky will oversee the strategic growth of DU/ER’s global wholesale network. After consecutive years of growth upwards of...

May 22, 2023

Mountain Equipment Company Set to Expand in the Maritimes

(Vancouver BC) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), Canada’s most trusted outdoor retailer is set to expand its retail footprint with the opening of a new standalone store in the Maritimes this August. The new location will be situated at The Mapleton Centre, Moncton and will offer a wide selection...

May 22, 2023

Why REI’s Grassroots Unionization Efforts Are Spreading Across the Fleet ‘Like Wildfire’

“The pandemic seems to have sort of changed the labor environment in a way that sort of opened up an opportunity for unions,” said John Logan, a labor professor at San Francisco State University. “Particular kinds of workers are very attracted to the idea of organizing right now as a...

May 22, 2023

Canada Goose Sales Up 31.4% on International Success

Strength in China as well as the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region helped performance luxury brand Canada Goose record a 31.4% increase in sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 2. The company said it is looking to grow in the future by increasing its appeal with younger...

May 22, 2023

Kahtoola Applauds Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s Visit to Proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Ariz. (May 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kahtoola, headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, celebrates Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s historic visit on May 20 to the proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, and stands alongside the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition in calling upon President Joe Biden to protect the area....

May 22, 2023

Helinox Opens New Creative Center in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - May 22, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, has announced the opening of its third multi-story creative center, “Helinox Creative Center Tokyo,” (HCC Tokyo). HCC Tokyo officially opened its doors on May 19. Located in the buzzing Harajuku neighborhood...

May 18, 2023

KOA Shakes Up Campground Management Positions

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced two new leaders tasked with leading both franchise and owned campground operations. Jill Currier has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the owned properties of KOA, while Bill Gottwals joins the company to oversee the franchised locations as senior vice president of...

May 17, 2023

SailGP brings the most exciting racing on water to the City of Angels

LOS ANGELES, California - May 17, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SailGP, one of the fastest-growing sports properties on the planet, has announced that tickets for the newest stop in its global championship, the Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, are now on sale. The City of Angels welcomes the nine national...