Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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November 1, 2023
Garmin Lifts Outlook On Q3 Beat
Garmin, Ltd. raised its guidance for the year as third-quarter results topped expectations. Among segments, fitness sales grew 26 and Outdoor advanced 7 percent while Marine declined 7 percent. Highlights for the third quarter 2023 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.28 billion, a 12 increase compared to the prior year quarter...
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November 1, 2023
Outside Partners with the University of Colorado Denver to Launch Gear Testing Lab
DENVER, CO – Nov. 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – A new world-class innovation lab for outdoor gear is coming to Denver. The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), Colorado’s leading public urban research university, and Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today...
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November 1, 2023
Arc’teryx Announces Partnership with ALUULA Composites
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia / Nov. 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, is excited to partner with composite materials manufacturer ALUULA Composites to evolve Arc’teryx’s product offering using new and innovative ultralight fabrics. With a shared commitment to creating...
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November 1, 2023
Jack Wolfskin to support Eric Larsen’s POLAR ACADEMY 2024 Scholarship honoring Matthew Henson
IDSTEIN, Germany /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polar adventurer and expedition guide Eric Larsen, along with Jack Wolfskin, a world-renowned outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear company, are pleased to announce their first annual BIPOC Polar Scholarship. The scholarship will cover all expenses for the participation of six BIPOC individuals in Eric's Level 1...
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November 1, 2023
Granite Gear Doubles Down on Eco and Size Inclusivity Initiatives
Two Harbors, MN —November 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Granite Gear, renowned makers of ultralight backpacks, organizational systems, and canoe gear, is forging ahead with its commitment to eco-conscious initiatives and size inclusivity (S.I.). New products for Spring 2024 will showcase both of these commitments to reducing the brand’s impact on...
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November 1, 2023
Ibex Continues to Expand North American Sales Team
Nederland, CO (November 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ibex, leader in merino wool apparel and accessories, expands their North American sales team, now reaching the Canadian market as well as achieving a growing presence in the continental United States. AKA Sports Group, based out of Toronto, will help Ibex achieve...
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October 31, 2023
DeFeet Moves Forward After QBP Departure
Hildebran, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet is announcing the brand's departure from distribution by Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP). DeFeet will no longer be carried by QBP as the distributor adjusted the number of brands it carried in the second half of 2023 downward. “DeFeet enjoyed many years of mutually beneficial...
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October 30, 2023
How Wave Pools Are Deploying AI as a Revenue-Producing Tool
Wave parks seem to be the first to deploy artificial intelligence in a practical way connected to surfing. And it’s immediately being promoted as a revenue tool for them. Wavegarden announced this week that it’s using an AI-based video tracking program, which will allow park guests to track their sessions...
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October 30, 2023
Mountain Hardwear Down 9% in Q3 as Brand Works on Refresh
Outdoor apparel and gear brand Mountain Hardwear posted sales of $29.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, down 9% compared to the same period last year. The decline was driven by lower fall 2023 wholesale shipments, and was partially offset by DTC growth, said Tim Boyle, CEO of parent company...
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October 30, 2023
LAIRD Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store in Southern California
LAIRD is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in in Manhattan Beach. Shop Eat Surf talks to CEO Jennifer Arrache about the new store - the company’s next growth step - opening a brick-and-mortar retail location in Southern California. SES
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October 30, 2023
Cotopaxi Partners With New Story To Support Global Homelessness Alleviation Mission
Salt Lake City, UT. (October 30, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ adventure brand, Cotopaxi welcomes their newest impact partner New Story, a nonprofit pioneering solutions for families without adequate housing. Cotopaxi will support the organization with funds through the Cotopaxi Foundation, assisting New Story in their goal to build a housing...
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October 28, 2023
Thule’s Profits Bounce Back in Third Quarter
Thule Group reported a strong recovery in earnings in the third quarter as sales rose 8.0 percent. Sales in the North American region decreased 15 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The Sweden-based maker of outdoor and transportation products reported net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 2,311 million ($205.8...
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October 27, 2023
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.80 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 1.19%. A quarter...
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October 26, 2023
The Ultra Running Company and Fleet Feet Now Running Together
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet announced today that it has acquired Charlotte-based run specialty store The Ultra Running Company (URC) from industry veteran and friend Nathan Leehman. Located at 1027 Providence Road, the newly-minted Fleet Feet Charlotte–Myers Park will continue URC’s legacy by...
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October 26, 2023
Canada’s Most Trusted Brand Welcomes Peter Hlynsky as New CEO of Mountain Equipment Company
VANCOUVER, BC, OCTOBER 26, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), Canada’s Most Trusted Brand, announces today that Peter Hlynsky will move into the role of Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the duties of Eric Claus, who was instrumental in steering the iconic Canadian retailer through its transition from co-op to...
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October 26, 2023
Hoka Continues to Drive Deckers Brands in Q2, Ugg Returns to Profit
Shares for Deckers Brands were up nearly 10 percent on Thursday evening after the bell, as the footwear company reported another positive quarter driven by its star Hoka and Ugg brands. The Goleta, Calif.-based footwear company reported net sales in the second quarter of 2024 increased 24.7 percent to $1.09...
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October 26, 2023
MYSTERY RANCH and Carryology Team Up to Launch a Highly-Anticipated Update: The Unicorn 2.0
Bozeman, Mont. – October 26, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mystery Ranch, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability, is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth collaboration with Carryology, the media platform devoted to “exploring better ways to carry.” From these two design juggernauts...
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October 26, 2023
Arbor Snow Makes Big Moves with New Leadership Across Sales, Marketing and Product Teams
VENICE, Calif. - October 26, 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, today announces an evolution of its leadership and marketing team, new positions created, and internal promotions that will help...
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October 26, 2023
National Park Trust Partners With Cape Hatteras National Seashore to Purchase Two Threatened Oceanfront Properties in the Outer Banks
Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust today announced its successful partnership with the National Park Service to acquire two at-risk homes in Rodanthe, NC, located on the beach at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore boundary. The houses are dangerously exposed directly to wave action; significant erosion took...
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October 25, 2023
Krimson Klover bolsters Midwest-Great Lakes Territory sales force
Boulder, Colo. (October 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Krimson Klover, the outdoor and lifestyle brand powered by women, welcomes Jessica and Adam Guile of Phenix Project LLC as the new Midwest-Great Lakes territory sales representatives. Located in Minneapolis, the Phenix Project LLC will oversee the Midwest-Great Lakes region, encompassing the...
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October 25, 2023
Db Equipment Announces it’s Certification as a B Corporation or (B Corp)
October, Oslo, Norway /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Premium outdoor travel brand Db has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp) and is now joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its...
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October 25, 2023
No Boundaries with Captain Charlie Summerville of Outdoor Channel’s Original Series “Life on the Edge”
DENVER (October 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Most Alaskans will agree the area can be unforgiving and harsh at its worst. Still, its unpredictability showcases its honesty, as seen in Outdoor Channel's original docu-series Life on the Edge, airing Fridays at 9 p.m. ET. The series chronicles the lives of...
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October 24, 2023
Snow Peak USA Announces the Launch of its Global Loyalty Program
Portland, OR - October 24, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand with 65 years of history is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the North American expansion of the brand’s Global Loyalty Program. The program has seen considerable success in Japan, contributing not only to significant...
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October 24, 2023
ROKA Strengthens its Position in the Training Space with Rogue Fitness Partnership and Addition of Five New Athletes
Austin, Texas (Oct. 24, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ROKA, the renowned performance design brand that creates and manufactures performance prescription eyewear and sunglasses, and technical apparel for active and competitive athletes, is making waves in the training market with a powerful new Rogue Fitness collaboration and addition of five-top tier athletes to its...
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October 24, 2023
Osprey Packs Celebrates 50 Years of Adventure with Special Edition Pack Launch
CORTEZ, Colo. - October, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For 50 years, Osprey Packs has been a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions for extensive outdoor activities, travel and everyday carry. The brand will mark its golden anniversary in 2024 by dropping two special edition packs, the Arcane™ Large Day...