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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

November 29, 2023

No Reception Club Announces Baby2Baby as Impact Partner

San Francisco, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Award-winning family travel brand, No Reception Club, is proud to announce its first impact partner, Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. Diapers are the fourth...

November 28, 2023

PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. United Sports Brands’ (USB’s) six brands are: PEARL iZUMI,...

November 28, 2023

Royal Robbins Becomes Brand Certified in the Responsible Wool Standard—Solidifying Commitment to Natural and Sustainable Fibers

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In a significant milestone, outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins proudly announces its recent brand certification in the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), certified by Control Union 895314. Founded in 1968 by iconic climbers and conservationists, Liz and Royal Robbins, the brand has long...

November 28, 2023

Roark Hires Longtime Board Member, Jason Steris as CEO

Irvine, Ca. November 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Roark announces the hiring of industry veteran Jason Steris as CEO, bringing broad leadership acumen and global operations expertise as the brand continues its growth as an omni-channel business across the Men's, Women's and performance Run/Active divisions. He will work in partnership with...

November 27, 2023

Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company

Vista Outdoor announced it received an offer last Wednesday from Colt CZ Group to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista’s sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and spin off Vista’s outdoor...

November 27, 2023

Outdoor Industry Association Welcomes Julie Brown as New Director of Sustainable Business Innovation

BOULDER, CO (November 27, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today proudly announces that Julie M.H. Brown has joined the team as Director of Sustainable Business Innovation. In her new role, Brown will direct and manage OIA’s sustainability department in...

November 27, 2023

Mountain Warehouse Partners with Press Forward for US PR and Affiliate Work

LONDON, England /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Warehouse has partnered with Press Forward on media outreach and affiliate management as the UK-based outdoor clothing and equipment retailer looks to expand the business in the United States. “We’re delighted to partner with Press Forward to help with our media and PR strategy in...

November 27, 2023

Backcountry Announces Sale of European Subsidiary, Bergfreunde

PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 27, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry, the leading, premium specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer based in France. This strategic decision will allow Backcountry to reduce...

November 22, 2023

Arc’teryx Veteran Dan Green Joins Sugarhouse Creative as Director of Advanced Concepts.

Vancouver, BC (Nov. 15, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sugarhouse Creative, a full spectrum product design and engineering agency based in British Columbia, announces that Dan Green joins the team in a new role as Director of Advanced Concepts. Green was previously the Vice President of Design and Sr Director of...

November 21, 2023

Outdoor recreation contributed over $1 trillion to the US economy in 2022

According to the US Department of Commerce, the outdoors recreation industry contributed $1.1 trillion to the US economy in 2022. The Department of Commerce’s latest assessment reveals that last year, outdoors recreation put more back into the US economy than oil and gas extraction and mining combined, while being responsible for...

November 21, 2023

Beyond Unbound: Gravel Kansas launches a statewide gravel cycling network of routes, free of startlines and entry fees

LeLan Dains ,former co-owner of the famed Unbound Gravel event, has long been on a mission to showcase the best riding Kansas has to offer.  This inspired Gravel Kansas, a statewide route creation initiative that empowers riders to explore the 98,000 miles of unpaved Kansas roads and the communities surrounding them. This...

November 21, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods reports record Q3 net sales of $3.04 billion

Dick's Sporting Goods' third-quarter net sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to a record $3.04 billion. Net income for the quarter was $201 million, down 11.8% from $228 million year-over-year. Earnings per share decreased 16.3%, from $2.94 to $2.46. BRAIN

November 21, 2023

No Climbing Allowed: Federal Proposal May Restrict Access Nationwide, Advocacy Groups Warn

Last week, the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service unveiled a policy that would designate climbing bolts and anchors as “permanent installations,” which are banned under the 1964 Wilderness Act. That caused immediate concern among climbing groups, who said the change could threaten climbing routes across the country, from...

November 21, 2023

FLATED Enters Global Licensing Agreement with General Motors to Introduce a Line of Officially Licensed GM Inflatable Automotive Accessories

Carlsbad, November 21, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - FLATED, the leading innovator in inflatable automotive accessories, is thrilled to announce a global licensing agreement with General Motors. This strategic partnership will feature a range of GM branded inflatable auto accessories exclusively designed for Chevrolet and GMC vehicles including the FLATED Air-Topper,...

November 21, 2023

Norrøna Appoints Meagan Millar as New Sales Agency Representative for Southwest U.S.

OSLO, Norway (Nov. 21, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the renowned Norwegian outdoor brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Meagan Millar as the new sales agency representative for the Southwest region of the United States. Meagan brings over 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry and a profound understanding of...

November 21, 2023

Arbor Snowboarding Introduces Plant-Based BioStrap

VENICE, Calif. - November 21, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arbor Snowboarding, the California-based action sports brand known for using innovative construction with sustainable materials to craft the highest-quality snowboards and bindings, has introduced the BioStrap, integrating plant-based materials into the brand’s range of snowboard bindings. The new BioStrap features 64%...

November 20, 2023

Houdini Doubles Down on Circular Fashion Commitment for Fall/Winter 2024 Encouraging Consumers to ‘Do More With Less’

STOCKHOLM (November 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Houdini, the global circular outdoor company dedicated to versatile minimalist styles, today announced its Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Reinforcing its founding principle for doing more with less, the line showcases technical apparel choices that easily transition from the backcountry to an urban commute. Leading...