May 17, 2023

Costa Sunglasses Gears Up for 40th Anniversary, Celebrates Four Decades of Witnessing The Best Moments On The Water

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses is celebrating 40 years of making the best sunglasses on the planet and protecting the watery world we call home. For those like us who don’t just spend their life on the water,...

May 17, 2023

Cotopaxi Welcomes ALIADOS as Newest Impact Partner

Salt Lake City, UT (May 17, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi, is proud to announce its newest impact partner, ALIADOS. The nonprofit works in the Ecuadorian Amazon to help small shareholder farmers use regenerative agriculture to connect with responsible markets and strengthen economic livelihoods, conserve biodiversity...

May 17, 2023

Teton Gravity Research To Open Pop-Up Retail Shop In Park City

Jackson, Wyo. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, announced today that it will open a pop-up retail shop in the heart of Park City over Memorial Day Weekend, marking the company’s latest move to expand its retail...

May 17, 2023

Kühl Opens New Store in The Heart Of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

May 17, 2023 – SALT LAKE CITY /OUTDOOR SPORTSQIRE/ - KÜHL, a premium independent outdoor brand recognized around the world, is opening its first retail store in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday, May 19, 2023. Located at 12 Center St in the heart of town, this marks the launch of...

May 16, 2023

The Kakadu Brand Will Launch Revolutionary Product Range for North American Market at Overland Expo West.

PHONEIX, Ariz., May 16, 2023 /OUTOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kakadu, a ground-breaking Australian brand, is excited to announce the launch of its unparalleled overlanding product range at the Overland Expo West this month. With over eight decades of heritage in developing innovative, reliable outdoor products, Kakadu brings the spirit and resilience...

May 16, 2023

Vibram Launches Series of Global Fitness Events Through 2023

North Brookfield, Mass. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Vibram®, the global leader for over 80 years in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® minimalist footwear, launches the ‘Move Freely Experience’, an international grassroots events program starting now through 2023. The campaign introduces Vibram’s FiveFingers shoes to new sports consumers,...

May 16, 2023

deuter, ORTOVOX Expand U.S. Footprint with New Boulder Headquarters

BOULDER, Colo. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, and ORTOVOX, the expert in avalanche rescue equipment and wool mountain apparel, have announced the move of their U.S. corporate headquarters to Boulder, Colorado. Both bands, owned by German-based Schwan-STABILO Outdoor, have employed NRI 3PL, a...

May 16, 2023

Grand Design RV wins Best of the Best Employer in Manufacturing

MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 16, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company was recently awarded Best Employer in Manufacturing in The Goshen News 2023 BEST OF THE BEST contest. Award winners are nominated by readers throughout Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble and Kosciusko counties to recognize the best businesses in the area. With...

May 16, 2023

Orvis Appoints Carla Feely Chief Product Officer

MANCHESTER, Vt. (May 16, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned-and-operated outdoor lifestyle retailer and leader in fly-fishing and wingshooting gear, dog products and apparel, announces today that Carla Feely has been named chief product officer. In this role, Feely will oversee the next chapter of Orvis’s commitment to product...

May 16, 2023

Big Agnes Grows Sales Team with Key Hires for the Northeast Territory

Steamboat Springs, Colo. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Round Pond Sales Group, led by Kyle Rohne and Ian Wauchope, to represent Big Agnes in the Northeast territory. With the addition of the new sales group, Big Agnes will be better...

May 11, 2023

Yeti Posts Q1 Revenue Growth Despite Recalls

Yeti managed to post revenue growth in the first quarter despite the negative impacts of the voluntary recall of three different products due to safety concerns and a slower pace of wholesale orders in North America. In March, Yeti initiated the voluntary recall of the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler, the...

May 11, 2023

Chums Launches New Bag Collection As Part Of 40 Year Celebration

Salt Lake City, UT (May 11, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chums, the leading brand in eyewear retainers and protective accessories for dry-land and water-based activities, has revamped its bag and waist pack collections with exciting new models and updated styles. The latest in Chums' bag collection includes a cavernous new addition to...

May 11, 2023

Solo Brands acquires TerraFlame

Adding to its portfolio of direct-to-consumer companies, Solo Brands on Thursday announced it acquired TerraFlame for an undisclosed amount. TerraFlame’s team will become a part of Solo Brands, including CEO Lenny Vainberg, who will transition to the role of TerraFlame general manager, according to a company press release emailed to...

May 11, 2023

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance adds Chelsea Flynn as Director of Events

MAY 11, 2023 / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week named Chelsea Flynn as Director of Events. Flynn joins the team ahead of the group’s annual spring buying show, Grassroots Connect (June 11-15; Knoxville,...

May 10, 2023

Merrell and Saucony the Stars for Wolverine Worldwide in Q1

Hiking brand Merrell and running brand Saucony were the stars for parent company Wolverine Worldwide in the first quarter ended April 1. The company believes those two brands, along with active brand Sweaty Betty, have the most potential to grow and is focusing its efforts and investments on them. The Daily OR

May 10, 2023

tentreeⓇ partners with GoBolt to provide carbon neutral delivery solution

Vancouver, BC (May 10, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – tentreeⓇ, the apparel brand best known for planting trees for every item purchased, is excited to announce their partnership today with GoBolt, the Toronto-based technology company building the first sustainable and vertically integrated supply chain network. GoBolt will handle tentree’s ecommerce fulfillment and final mile...

May 10, 2023

Outdoor Research and Nikwax Announce Strategic Partnership

SEATTLE (May 10, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Research (OR), a leading outdoor gear and apparel company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nikwax, a pioneer in aftercare solutions for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. The partnership will officially launch in September 2023. Under the partnership, Nikwax will become OR's preferred partner for...

May 10, 2023

GoPro Q1 revenue down 19% in Q1

For the quarter ending March 31, revenue was $175 million, compared with $217 million at the same time last year. Subscribers were up 36% year-over-year (2.36 million). GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, increased 7% year-over-year at $95 million (54% of all revenue). Retail channel revenue was $80 million,...

May 10, 2023

Outdoor Alliance unveils playbook to expand outdoor recreation while fighting climate change

Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Expanding outdoor recreation access while fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity are some of the key benefits of natural climate solutions, according to a new policy report released today by Outdoor Alliance (OA), a non-profit working on behalf of the human-powered outdoor recreation community to...

May 9, 2023

U.S. Ski Industry Reports Record Visitation

Preliminary numbers from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicate record visitation at U.S. ski areas for the 2022-23 season, with a total of 64.7 million skier visits, a 6.6% increase over the previous season. A skier visit is recorded every time an individual uses a lift ticket or pass...

May 9, 2023

deuter Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation in Mountain Sports

LONGMONT, Colo. (May 9, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, is proud to celebrate its 125th anniversary as a pioneer and innovator in the world of mountain sports . Since 1898, deuter has been at the forefront of the backpack market, developing bold and leading...

May 9, 2023

Rab, Lowe Alpine Name Annales Loomer US Marketing Manager

Louisville, Colo. (May 9, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rab and Lowe Alpine, industry leaders in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, announced today it has named Annalee Loomer as its U.S. Marketing Manager, marking a promotion for the outdoor industry veteran and...

May 9, 2023

Boat Trader’s Original Boating Culture Series ‘Stomping Grounds’ To Debut Second Season

MIAMI, Fla., May 9, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, is bringing back a second season of its award-winning original content series, Stomping Grounds, premiering Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. (ET). The series is returning with more inspiring stories about boating traditions, on-the-water culture and...

May 9, 2023

Geartrade supports Stio Second Turn™ program as ‘extended product life’ resale partner

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 9, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Geartrade, the independent online resale platform for used outdoor gear and apparel, has been named the preferred ‘extended product life’ resale partner supporting the Stio Second Turn™ program. Stio Second Turn™ is a circular commerce program designed to give the company’s products the...

May 9, 2023

“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve State’s Increasing Poop Problem

Gunnison, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The pandemic prompted thousands more people to hike, bike, and camp in public lands – causing an even bigger problem with human waste, which can pollute water sources and spread diseases. The “Doo” Colorado Right campaign aims to help solve this increasing issue by distributing...