November 14, 2023

Samsonite Sees Gregory’s Q3 Sales Climb 23 Percent

Samsonite International S.A. reported sales from its Gregory backpack brand grew 23 percent in the third quarter while an overall recovery in travel led to similar gains for the overall company. Consolidated net sales were $957.7 million for the three months ended September 30, an increase of 21.1 percent on...

November 14, 2023

Chief Upland Announces Acquisition of Q5 Outdoor Products

Manitowoc, Wis./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chief Upland is excited to announce the acquisition of Q5 Outdoor Products, makers of upland hunting vests, clay shooting belts and accessories. Founded in 2011, Q5 boasts 100% made in the U.S. products made by a lifelong bird hunter. Chief is dedicated to building a full suite...

November 14, 2023

New Outdoor Online Collective Launches, Donating 100% Of Profits Back to the Planet

Tuesday, November 14th 2023: Denver, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE - Today, Green Gear Collective announced the launch of their online marketplace for outdoor products – aimed at empowering all participating brands to make a positive impact on the planet. The socially and environmentally responsible group of brands that participate in the...

November 14, 2023

Backcountry Expands In-House Brands with Wholesale Partnerships

PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 14, 2023) /OUTRDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry, the leading specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel, announces its expansion into wholesale business with its popular in-house name-sake brand, Backcountry. The retailer has been offering Backcountry-designed product, inspired by its team of Gearhead experts, since 2018. Consumers will...

November 14, 2023

Soaring to New Heights: Olympic Skier Katia Griffiths Teams up with Thermowave

November 14, 2023 -- Kaunas, Lithuania /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Thermowave, manufacturer of premium merino wool performance apparel, is elated to welcome Olympian Katia Griffiths to its ambassador team. Griffiths, a freestyle skiing trailblazer, is best known for competing in the Olympic debut of the ski halfpipe at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics,...

November 13, 2023

SCARPA opens applications for mentor program serving athletes from historically marginalized communities

BOULDER, Colo. (November 13, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After graduating 18 mentees in 2023, the SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative (SAMI) is now accepting applications for the third year of its innovative leadership program. Created by SCARPA, the leading manufacturer of footwear for performance mountain sports, in conjunction with Mountain Hardwear,...

November 13, 2023

Fleet Feet Fort Myers Acquires Run Florida on McGregor

FORT MYERS, Fla., and CARRBORO, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Fleet Feet announced today the acquisition of Run Florida On McGregor. Fleet Feet Fort Myers owners, Janene and Brian Urichko, will purchase the store from friend and owner, John Rinkenbaugh, who will then join the Fleet Feet Fort...

November 13, 2023

Canada’s ewool, Leading Pioneer in Heated Technology, Debuts in Us at Outdoor Retailer Winter Nov. 14-16 In Salt Lake City

MONTREAL (Nov. 13, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -  ewool, a leading Canadian brand specializing in premium heated apparel, will debut its 2024 line at Outdoor Retailer Winter, Nov. 16-18 in Salt Lake City, the leading U.S. business event for the $862 billion outdoor industry. Available now online at www.ewool.com, ewool will introduce...

November 13, 2023

Woman-Owned VIM & VIGR Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Record Growth in Sales and Compression Sock Market

Missoula, Mont. (Nov. 13, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – VIM & VIGR, maker of stylish and comfortable compression socks for all walks of life, celebrates a decade in business with record growth in 2023. Launched with a single style of compression socks in 2013, VIM & VIGR has grown to include dozens of styles,...

November 10, 2023

Award- Winning Luggage Brand Db Becomes Certified B Corporation

Boulder, CO / November 10, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Db, the award-winning Scandinavian luggage company, announced today that it has become a certified B Corporation, joining a group of companies which have met rigorous social and environmental standards representing their commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. To complete the certification,...