September 5, 2023

Life Time Unveils Company’s First Ground-Up Pickleball Club in Chanhassen, Minnesota

As pickleball continues its explosive growth trajectory, Life Time announced the groundbreaking of Life Time Pickleball Chanhassen, the Company's first ground-up pickleball location in the country. Life Time Chanhassen Pickleball is expected to be completed in early 2024. The 25,000-square-foot building, adjacent to the Life Time Chanhassen, Minn. athletic country club, will feature...

September 5, 2023

Arc’teryx Looks to Block Registration of adidas’ TERREX Trademark

A Canadian trademark scuffle that pits two big names in the apparel/accessories space against one another seems to be making its way into the United States. On the heels of Arc’teryx-owner Amer Sports Canada Inc. filing a trademark lawsuit against adidas’ Canadian subsidiary early this year over the German sportswear...

September 5, 2023

Vista Outdoor makes public filing to spinoff Outdoor Products brands

Vista Outdoor made a public filing with the Security and Exchange Commission Tuesday, revealing details of its plan to spinoff its outdoor sports brands into a new company separate from its ammunition business. The company said it expects to complete the spin-off in the fourth quarter of this calendar year....

September 5, 2023

Roark Makes Key Leadership Hires and Promotion

Irvine, Ca. September 5, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Roark is excited to announce key additions to the leadership team, including two new hires, and a newly created role to support growth and to defend the brand’s unique positioning within the surf, outdoor and apparel industries. “We’re grateful to be at a junction...

September 5, 2023

Brunswick Enters Electric-Foiling Surfboard Market with Acquisition

Brunswick Corporation acquired Fliteboard to enhance its electrification and shared-access strategies. Fliteboard, which combines hydrofoils and electric propulsion on the water, allows Brunswick to enter the electric-foiling surfboard market and presents the opportunity for technological, manufacturing, commercial, and consumer synergies with its existing portfolio. SGB Media

September 5, 2023

Outdoor Industry Veteran Remick Smothers Joins oakpool Team

September 5, 2023, New York, NY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – East coast based marketing agency oakpool has joined forces with industry veteran Remick Smothers. Smothers - who’s CV includes such powerhouse marketing efforts as Traeger Grills, Under Armour Fish, and All Hands Cocktails - is spearheading client growth with PR community...

September 1, 2023

Authentic Brands’ Purchase of Boardriders Officially Closes

Boardriders’ sale to Authentic Brands Group officially closed Friday in a deal that shifts ownership of some of the industry’s largest core surf and skate brands to a new parent. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, a report from Moody’s earlier this year pegged the purchase price...

August 31, 2023

DPS Skis Launches Lifetime Warranty Program

SALT LAKE CITY (August 31, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing aerospace carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, is excited to launch its limited lifetime warranty program for qualifying skis purchased after July 1, 2022. DPS full carbon ski products, currently including the Kaizen, Pagoda Tour, Pagoda, Pagoda...

August 31, 2023

REDARC Expands Global Growth Potential with Investment in Four Key Appointments

LONSDALE, S. Australia /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – REDARC Electronics, the pioneering force in power management solutions, is proud to unveil a series of strategic appointments that mark a significant step in the company's worldwide expansion. These key additions to the Sales and Marketing divisions underline REDARC's unwavering commitment to solidifying its leadership...

August 30, 2023

MasterCraft Boat Holdings Sees Worsening Boat Trends in Fiscal Q4

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $166.6 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30, down 15.5 percent from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The company said the net sales decrease reflected decreased sales volumes, less favorable model mix and increased dealer incentives, partially offset...