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...