Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the outdoor sports and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor industry business news.
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October 12, 2020
Outdoor editors and publishers form Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion
A group of publishers and editors who oversee consumer and B2B outdoor media titles have formed the working group Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion (OM4I) to provide more opportunities for journalists and contributors who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and members of other marginalized communities. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), creators of active lifestyle content, announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The acquisition significantly strengthens POM’s ability to engage with outdoor enthusiasts. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Boulder, Colorado, USA — October 9, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The BSP brands join POM’s existing...
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October 8, 2020
Sales of camping, hiking guides rise as Americans take to the outdoors
American travelers aren’t taking the pandemic sitting down - they are showing an increased interest in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor getaways. But outdoor escapes need another basic: the travel guidebook and camping guide -thus causing sales to spike. Read more on The Washington Post.
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October 8, 2020
What’s Driving Skyrocketing Demand for Boat, RV Loans?
Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, making dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles unable to keep up. Read more on RV Business.
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October 8, 2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers to Meet Online Demand During the Holidays
Dick’s Sporting Goods will employ the seasonal associates as part of its third annual “National Signing Day” on Oct. 14. They will provide extra staffing to their stores and distribution centers across the country, as well as its contactless services, like curbside pickup and ship-from-store orders. Read more on Footwear...
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October 8, 2020
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Announces a Ton of New Benefits For Teton Gravity Research Premium Members
Jackson, Wyo. (October 8, 2020) - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled additional benefits for all Teton Gravity Research TV Premium Members, including the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on premium brands Mammut and J Skis, as well as a...
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October 8, 2020
Hydro Flask Regains Momentum In Q2
Hydro Flask returned to growth in the second quarter ended August 31 as more people return to the outdoors. Overall, sales in Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3% in the quarter to $167.9 million. Operating income in the Housewares segment increased 27.2% to...
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October 8, 2020
Benchmade Knife Company names Jon deAsis as CEO and President
Oregon City, OR (Oct 8, 2020) Benchmade is proud to announce that current President, Jon deAsis, will be ascending to the role of President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis, who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis. Jon deAsis takes on...
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October 8, 2020
Port Side Productions Introduces the Backcountry Marketing Podcast
Bellingham, WA – Oct. 8, 2020 –Port Side Productions is thrilled to present the Backcountry Marketing Podcast. The Backcountry Marketing Podcast dives deep with leaders of the outdoor industry to discuss the gritty details of their marketing, branding work, personal challenges, and latest adventures. In each episode, host and producer...
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October 6, 2020
Emerald Holding Launches Stock Buyback Plan
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be on the open market at prevailing market prices, and will continue...
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October 5, 2020
Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.
A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.
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October 5, 2020
Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer magazines to cease publication indefinitely.
Four of the outdoor industry's oldest print magazines—Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer—will cease publication indefinitely this year, according to multiple sources at the brands' parent company, A360 Media. Sierra Shafer, editor-in-chief at Powder, confirmed that staff members at all five titles received indefinite furlough notifications late on Friday, October 2. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 5, 2020
ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton
LOGAN, Utah--(October 5, 2020) - ICON Health & Fitness (“ICON”), the world leader in innovation, design and distribution of connected fitness equipment and software, today announced a $200 million growth investment led by L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, and is joined by existing investor Pamplona Capital...
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October 5, 2020
Stio Partners with GORE-TEX® and Launches Largest Ski Program to Date with Fall 2020 Collection
JACKSON, Wyo. (October 5, 2020) – Inspired by life in the Tetons, Jackson Hole mountain brand Stio makes premium technical and lifestyle apparel to cover the full range of mountain pursuits. Drawing inspiration from its roots in world-class mountains and legendary ski culture, Stio has released its most dynamic ski...
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October 5, 2020
Evolv + Mesa Rim Launch Test Center Pilot Program
Orange County, Calif. (October 2020)- Evolv, the southern California modern climbing company rooted in progression and creative self-expression, today announced that it has partnered with Mesa Rim to launch a pilot Test Center at Mesa Rim’s gym location in Reno, Nev. The Test Center will give climbers the chance to...
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October 5, 2020
Buddy On-Demand Accident Coverage Now Available in New Hampshire
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 5, 2020 —Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/), the on-demand accident insurance company, announced today it had been approved by New Hampshire insurance regulators for sale across the state. This brings its total state approvals to 33, with more coming on board weekly. Buddy created its on-demand accident insurance to empower...
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October 1, 2020
Nepal Opens to Climbers and Trekkers Starting October 17
Travel restrictions are slowly being lifted, allowing international flights to arrive in Kathmandu and to welcome trekkers and climbers back to the mountains. This is good news for backpackers and mountaineers hoping to explore the Himalaya this fall. While the number of visitors isn’t as big as in the past,...
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October 1, 2020
Vasque Announces Leadership and Organizational Transitions
Red Wing, MN – Oct. 1, 2020 –Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company with more than 55 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to welcome a new president to its leadership team. Bryce Wernsman has been named President at Vasque Footwear. For the last three years, Wernsman has...
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September 30, 2020
Outdoor brands work to keep voters safe in November
As the election approaches, a number of large outdoor companies are stepping up to help. Answering a call from Operation Vote Safe, companies like REI, Patagonia, and Outdoor Research have donated time, technological expertise, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places across the country. Read more on SNEWS.
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September 30, 2020
New Managing Director hired to lead The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, announced that Stephanie Maez, a strategic policy advocate, nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New Mexico, has been named its new managing director. Stephanie currently serves as the senior fellow for race and diversity at the Topos Partnership,...
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September 30, 2020
Cascade Designs Welcomes New Senior Director of Sales
SEATTLE, Wash. (September 30, 2020) - Cascade Designs, the company behind award-winning brands Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine, and PackTowl, welcomes Jeremy Hancock as Senior Director of Sales, effective September 21, 2020. Hancock steps into his new role after previously serving as the Director of North American Sales...
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September 30, 2020
Snow Peak Announces Rescheduled Headquarters and Retail Grand Opening and Wildfire Relief Efforts
Portland, OR – September 30, 2020 – Originally scheduled to celebrate the opening of its new US headquarters and retail flagship at 404 NW 23rd Ave in Portland, Oregon on the weekend of September 11th, Snow Peak postponed events due to the historic wildfires burning across the state. The outdoor...
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August 31, 2020
Cotopaxi Welcomes Wendy Yang As Newest Board Member
Salt Lake City, UT. Aug, 2020 -- Cotopaxi, the rapidly growing humanitarian-focused outdoor brand, has added industry veteran Wendy Yang to its board. Wendy serves as the President of Decker’s Brands’ Performance Lifestyle Group, leading the remarkable growth of HOKA ONE ONE, Teva, and Sanuk. She was previously an executive...
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August 28, 2020
Mammut And The Lady Alliance Announce DEI Partnership
(Denver, CO) Aug. 28, 2020 -- Mammut, premiere mountain safety and outdoor brand, and The Lady Alliance, a community built to unite mental health and adventure to bring confidence and community to womxn around North America, have teamed up to create a safe space, platforms, conversation and education on social...