December 19, 2022

Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom

A month after lockdowns had them wondering about their future in the spring of 2020, they suddenly couldn’t keep up with demand. For a year and a half, staff worked overtime as Americans rolled out their dusty steads or bought new ones. A 50 percent increase in riding, plus supply...

December 19, 2022

VF Corp mulling JanSport sale: Bloomberg

VF Corp. is mulling a sale of its JanSport brand, according to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources. The deal would value the 55-year-old brand, best known for its backpacks, at about $500 million, per the report. A spokesperson for VF Corp. declined to comment. Retail Dive

December 19, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show Welcomes Retailers from Around the Globe Back to Salt Lake City for First 2023 Industry Gathering January 10-12

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (December 19, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Retailer, the premier U.S. gathering and business event for the $862 billion outdoor industry, is preparing to welcome back international and United States retailers to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer Snow Show from January 10-12, 2023, at...

December 15, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Announces Finalists for Annual Innovation Awards

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (December 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Retailer unveiled the finalists today for the fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. An independent panel of expert judges evaluated all 132 entries to determine the 30 finalists, which include innovative new outdoor and winter sport products, fabrics...

December 15, 2022

Dave and Matt Vans Partners With Kift on Mission to Make Van Life More Accessible

GYPSUM, COLO. and SAN FRANCISCO – Dec. 15, 2022 /ENDIRANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Dave & Matt Vans – the direct-to-consumer van manufacturer that builds, sells and rents ‘Lifestyle Vehicles’ featuring “everything you need and nothing you don’t” – has partnered with Kift – creators of inclusive community hubs for digital nomads,...

December 15, 2022

Backpacker’s Pantry Hires Derek Hancock as Director of Sales

BOULDER, Colo. (December 15, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces today the hire of Derek Hancock as its new Director of Sales. In this role, Hancock will oversee all sales initiatives, build relationships in the industry, and help chart the course for the future...

December 15, 2022

AllGear Digital Launches Corporate Rebranding, Announces $40M Financing

DECEMBER 15, 2022 | LOS ANGELES, CALIF. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Lola Digital Media today announced a corporate rebranding and name change to AllGear Digital. The company, founded in 2018, owns and operates a network of media sites including GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, Bikerumor, and other top brands. The news comes on the heels...

December 13, 2022

Spain’s First RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector is Operational, Expanding Global Search Network Capability

Stockholm, Sweden - (Dec. 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RECCO, manufacturer of rescue technology that makes backcountry travelers more searchable, announces the launch of its new RECCO Search & Rescue Helicopter Detector system in Spain this month. Handheld RECCO detectors are frequently utilized by many SAR teams in Spain for...

December 13, 2022

Goose And Teton Gravity Research Gear Up for Winter with New Product Collection

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Renowned Connecticut indie-jam band Goose, and the iconic outdoor sports multimedia and lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR), have joined forces to create a unique collection of apparel. Available starting 11amMST, December 13, the collection includes hoodies, hats, t-shirts and beanies. The collection features artwork by renowned...

December 13, 2022

Fenix Outdoor Appoints Erik Burbank as Global Brand President, Royal Robbins®

San Francisco, California (December 13, 2022) – Today, Fenix Outdoor announces that it has appointed Erik Burbank to the position of Global Brand President, Royal Robbins®. Burbank, an industry veteran, with significant experience leading brands in the U.S. and Europe, will succeed Michael Millenacker, who is retiring at the end...