Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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January 8, 2024
Phil Gyori Named Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Brands
Fountain Valley, CA (Jan 8, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such...
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January 4, 2024
Salomon Owner Amer Sports Files for IPO
The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Arc’Teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker “AS”. The details of the potential offering, including number of shares and price range per share, have not yet been shared. According to...
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January 4, 2024
New Video Explains How to Access Free Readiness Tests on RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App
(FAIRFAX, VA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has released a new video demonstrating how to access the recently released RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App along with “readiness tests” for front line dealership staff who are interested in becoming certified. The video is available on the...
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January 3, 2024
Chums Expands Marketing Team Leading Into Surf Expo
Ketchum, ID (January 3, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chums shows no signs of slowing down heading into Surf Expo 2024. Coming off its year-long 40th-anniversary celebration as the most recognizable name in eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories, Chums is fortifying its marketing team to support retail partners' expanding needs and the success of...
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January 2, 2024
Gyms Unify in Protest of USA Climbing’s Plan for a New National Training Center
USA Climbing’s National Training Center development project, which has been in the works for some time, has recently received intense pushback from a number of prominent climbing gyms. Specifically, many gym owners have expressed increased displeasure and concern that a commercial gym portion of the new National Training Center will...
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December 28, 2023
An Aspen resort is fed up with a brand for using its grounds for a photo shoot and is now taking it to court
The long-running Aspen Skiing Company has sued a luxury fashion brand called Perfect Moment for allegedly misleading customers into thinking the two companies are related, which includes posting photos of influencers on resort property on its social media channels. The federal suit, filed last week, alleges "trademark infringement, false association...
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December 22, 2023
Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Commits to Another 5 Years With Regatta Central
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RegattaCentral is thrilled to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA). This extended collaboration reinforces the two organizations' commitment to providing outstanding services and support to scholastic rowers participating in the seven PSRA-hosted regattas. PSRA has been a well-known...
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December 21, 2023
Backpacker’s Pantry closes their offices for the holidays; wins Colorado family-owned business award
BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, is thrilled to announce its upcoming closure from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, to honor the significance of rest, recreation and time with loved ones during the holiday season. Additionally, the company proudly...
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December 21, 2023
Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment
Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million. The shares were sold for $21.18...
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December 20, 2023
Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...
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December 20, 2023
Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi....
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December 20, 2023
Salewa Adds New Sales Agency For Pacific Northwest
Boulder, CO (December 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Salewa announced today that it has added Katie Borgen and her firm Skadi Collective to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest, placing a passionate and experienced salesperson in charge of sales in one of the company’s most crucial regions. Based in...
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December 19, 2023
Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm
Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed. Asics acquired Haglöfs in 2010 for $128.7 million. SGB
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December 19, 2023
Norco and Backbone Ride into 2024
VANCOUVER, December 19, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco, the trailblazing mountain bike brand founded in 1964, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Backbone, the premier active lifestyle media agency. Backbone will serve as the official PR agency of record for Norco, supporting the brand’s growth in the U.S. and globally....
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December 19, 2023
Rab Is Not For Sale According to Parent Company
In response to media reports that Equip Outdoor Technologies was planning to sell off outdoor brand Rab, Matt Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip, said no change in ownership is planned for now or in the near future. Gowar’s statement comes after the Financial Times ran a story on Friday saying...
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December 19, 2023
Oberalp Group Adds New Sales Rep For Dynafit, Pomoca
Boulder, CO (December 19, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, and Evolv, announced today that it has added Mallory Duncan and his firm Uhuru Mountain Collective to represent Dynafit and Pomoca in the Pacific Northwest, placing an industry veteran in charge of the...
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December 19, 2023
Montana Based Peak Ski Company Promotes Catie Park to Director of Business Development and Special Projects
BOZEMAN, Montana, December 19, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Peak Ski Company announced today that Catie Park has been promoted to the position of director of business development and special projects. Park most recently served Peak as its manager of retail operations. In April of 2022, the Peak Ski Company was launched,...
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December 19, 2023
iKamper Bolsters U.S. Team with Three New Additions
December 19, 2023 (Seattle, WA) — iKamper, the leading provider of rooftop tents and adventure gear, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their U.S. team with three new hires: Callie Pople, Kara Thrift and Matthew Kim. These strategic hires follow closely on the heels of iKamper's recent launch of...
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December 19, 2023
Two Retailers Top the Oboz “Nice List”
Bozeman, Mont., (December 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After tallying all the votes, Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announced that a U.S and a Canadian Oboz retailer have won its “Nice List” holiday contest. Both retailers will receive a $500 account credit...
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December 19, 2023
Desiknio Welcomes New Managing Director and Brand Manager
Oberwangen, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Desiknio, manufacturer of premium electric bikes and sister company to Stromer, is pleased to announce two new important players for the brand: Morten Kristiansen as the new managing director and Max-Louis Wolff as the new brand manager. Morten Kristiansen, 43, started in mid-November and is responsible...
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December 19, 2023
Montane Marks 30 Years of Progress
ASHINGTON, England (December 19th, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The UK brand synonymous with fast and light, Montane, this year marks 30 years in the outdoor apparel industry and is working with its community to chronicle its journey of progress and exploration. Montane has been at the forefront of Timeless...
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December 19, 2023
Elevate Your Adventure with Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks Q1 Lineup
DENVER (December 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - New Year, new adventures to be had on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network with a fresh lineup of expert lifestyle series beginning on January 1, 2024. All three networks are showcasing original premieres focusing on the adventure lifestyle of the...
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December 18, 2023
Snow Peak Debuts First Camping Experience in the U.S.
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield, an extension of Japanese camping brand Snow Peak, will open in early 2024 as the brand’s first campground in the country. Situated on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula and surrounded by lush forests and dramatic coastlines, Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield is a 25-acre campground centrally...
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December 18, 2023
VF Brands Including Vans Can’t Fulfill Orders Because of Cyberattack
VF Corp said on Monday that it was looking into cybersecurity incidents that occurred on Dec. 13 and are disrupting the company’s businesses, including hindering the ability of The North Face and Vans’ parent company to fulfill customer orders on its e-commerce websites during the busy holiday season. The attack...
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December 18, 2023
Tactacam Teams Up With Darby Communications for Public Relations Services
December 18, 2023 - Caledonia, MN - Tactacam, the industry-leading manufacturer of cellular cameras designed to help hunters elevate their experience, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville, NC-based PR and marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, fishing, and hunting markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will...