March 26, 2024

Millennial activewear brand Outdoor Voices is on the verge of bankruptcy after abruptly closing all its stores: ‘Our chairwoman was posting cat memes the day we were told’

Years of executive reshuffles and acquisition rumors culminated in a very public meltdown earlier this month, when the company closed all its retail locations and abruptly laid off most of its workforce. Outdoor Voices is now reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy. Former employees told Fortune they are furious over the company’s lack of communication about...

March 26, 2024

Oboz Trails for Trees Challenge plants a tree for every hike completed in April

Bozeman, Mont./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - For the month of April, Oboz is challenging walkers, hikers, runners, and people using mobility assistive devices to get out and hike as part of its Trails for Trees Challenge. For every hike completed over a mile long in the month, Oboz will plant a tree...

March 26, 2024

Canada Goose Cutting 17 Percent of Corporate Jobs, Shifting Leadership Roles

Canada Goose is redesigning its global corporate workforce, as part of its ongoing Transformation Program, representing a reduction of approximately 17 percent of corporate roles. The company said in a release that the changes followed a comprehensive review of its organizational structure and roles needed to achieve its strategic objectives....

March 26, 2024

Rumpl Invests in Wholesale with New Leadership and Marketing Hires

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 26, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, today announced the hiring of Tom Stolz as its Global Director of Sales and Mariah Agee as its Wholesale Marketing Manager. Stolz and Agee’s hirings mark a strategic inflection point for Rumpl, as the brand invests...

March 26, 2024

Think Better Group Welcomes Gordon Smith as CEO of Klean Kanteen

CHICO, Calif. (March 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Think Better Group, in partnership with co-owners Michelle Kalberer and Jeff Creswell, welcomes Gordon Smith as the new CEO of Klean Kanteen. Gordon has been an integral member of the Klean Kanteen team, most recently as the CFO/Head of Finance, and brings...

March 26, 2024

Helinox Introduces the Table Four

BERKELEY, Calif. - March 26, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight portable furniture, today introduces Table Four. The new Table Four is a completely collapsible and packable four-person table that can be stowed away and transported for rugged adventures and campsite gatherings. Sizing...

March 25, 2024

February RV Shipments Increase by 17.8% YOY

Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 31,024 units, an increase of 17.8% compared to the 26,326 units shipped in February 2023. Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 24.4% from last February with...

March 25, 2024

Brendan Mark Becomes CEO at Heliconia

Beachburg, ON (March 25, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Heliconia, the outdoor and adventure travel media powerhouse, is pleased to announce Brendan Mark's appointment as the new CEO. Mark, a former professional world class athlete is set to lead Heliconia into a future marked by innovation in outdoor content production and marketing. With...

March 21, 2024

onX Takes to the Water, Acquires TroutRoutes

OnX is well on its way to being the one-stop shop for all things outdoor mapping with its most recent acquisition: TroutRoutes. The new app will be available in Minnesota this spring and will slowly expand across the Midwest. By adding TroutRoutes to the onX family, the brand is clearly...

March 21, 2024

Winnebago’s Q2 Results Reflect Wider Industry Trends

Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended Feb. 24. Delivers Solid Gross Margin of 15.0% Demonstrating Strength of Product Diversification and Variable Cost Structure. Completes $350 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes for Refinancing 2025 Maturities....