Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 26, 2024
Rumpl Invests in Wholesale with New Leadership and Marketing Hires
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 26, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, today announced the hiring of Tom Stolz as its Global Director of Sales and Mariah Agee as its Wholesale Marketing Manager. Stolz and Agee’s hirings mark a strategic inflection point for Rumpl, as the brand invests...
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March 26, 2024
Think Better Group Welcomes Gordon Smith as CEO of Klean Kanteen
CHICO, Calif. (March 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Think Better Group, in partnership with co-owners Michelle Kalberer and Jeff Creswell, welcomes Gordon Smith as the new CEO of Klean Kanteen. Gordon has been an integral member of the Klean Kanteen team, most recently as the CFO/Head of Finance, and brings...
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March 26, 2024
Helinox Introduces the Table Four
BERKELEY, Calif. - March 26, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight portable furniture, today introduces Table Four. The new Table Four is a completely collapsible and packable four-person table that can be stowed away and transported for rugged adventures and campsite gatherings. Sizing...
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March 25, 2024
February RV Shipments Increase by 17.8% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 31,024 units, an increase of 17.8% compared to the 26,326 units shipped in February 2023. Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 24.4% from last February with...
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March 25, 2024
Brendan Mark Becomes CEO at Heliconia
Beachburg, ON (March 25, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Heliconia, the outdoor and adventure travel media powerhouse, is pleased to announce Brendan Mark's appointment as the new CEO. Mark, a former professional world class athlete is set to lead Heliconia into a future marked by innovation in outdoor content production and marketing. With...
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March 21, 2024
onX Takes to the Water, Acquires TroutRoutes
OnX is well on its way to being the one-stop shop for all things outdoor mapping with its most recent acquisition: TroutRoutes. The new app will be available in Minnesota this spring and will slowly expand across the Midwest. By adding TroutRoutes to the onX family, the brand is clearly...
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March 21, 2024
Winnebago’s Q2 Results Reflect Wider Industry Trends
Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended Feb. 24. Delivers Solid Gross Margin of 15.0% Demonstrating Strength of Product Diversification and Variable Cost Structure. Completes $350 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes for Refinancing 2025 Maturities....
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March 21, 2024
Nite Ize Celebrates 35 Years of Inventing Solutions to Life’s Daily Challenges
BOULDER – March 21, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of solution-based products, today marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating a journey of ingenuity, growth and commitment to ‘Inventing a Better Way’. Led by Founder and CEO Rick Case, Nite Ize has built a trusted reputation for inventing unique...
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March 21, 2024
onX Takes to the Water, Acquires TroutRoutes
OnX is well on its way to being the one-stop shop for all things outdoor mapping with its most recent acquisition: TroutRoutes. The company has teased the idea of wading into the water with the upcoming onX Fish. The new app will be available in Minnesota this spring and will slowly expand...
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March 21, 2024
HDry Announces Athlete Ambassador Program
BUSTO ARSIZIO, ITALY (March 21, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HDry, a leading innovator in waterproof/breathable technology, is pleased to introduce its athlete ambassador team. The world-class team of mountaineers, climbers, and more embody HDry’s commitment to creating products for the most extreme environments. "We are excited to welcome these exceptional...
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March 21, 2024
Big Agnes Enhances Team with a New Director of Design and Development
Steamboat Springs, Colorado (March 21, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the addition of Michael Thompson as its new Director of Design and Development. Thompson joins Big Agnes with 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry with brands like Black Diamond Equipment, The North...
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March 20, 2024
Stromer Joins the ‘Coalition for Cyclist Safety’ to Create Safer Roads for All Users
Oberwangen, Switzerland (20 March 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Stromer, the market and innovation leader in the field of Class 3 e-bikes, is proud to join the new Coalition for Cyclist Safety (C4CS) to help enable safer cycling on North American roads. Whether for recreation or mobility, cycling provides numerous environmental,...
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March 20, 2024
NEMO’s Director of Sustainability & Government Affairs, Theresa McKenney, Testifies on the Impacts of Climate Change on Outdoor Businesses
Dover, NH—March 20, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – This morning, Theresa McKenney, Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs for Dover, NH-based NEMO Equipment, testified in front of the Senate Budget Committee in a hearing titled “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs”. McKenney was accompanied by members from the Outdoor Industry...
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March 20, 2024
Shimano North America Fishing Appoints Jason Livermore as Senior Vice President
March 20, 2024 - Charleston, SC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Shimano North America Fishing, a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Livermore as its new Senior Vice President. With over 22 years of experience in the outdoor and sporting goods industries, Jason...
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March 19, 2024
Overland Expo Debuts Buyer Summit, May 15-16 in Flagstaff at Overland Expo West 2024
FLAGSTAFF (March 19, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Overland Expo, the premier overlanding event series in the world, today announced it will host the first Buyer Summit May 15-16, a trade- only event including exclusive programming, networking, and education sessions. It will take place in conjunction with Overland Expo West at...
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March 19, 2024
Outdoor Market Alliance Wraps Fourth Denver Media Show
March 19, 2024 - LAKEWOOD, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), Denver’s outdoor industry hub, has wrapped its fourth Denver Media Show at its Lakewood headquarters. Building upon the success of previous media shows, 58 brands, 58 media attendees, and 19 PR agencies gathered to share new stories...
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March 19, 2024
New Report Finds Outdoor Market Down in 2023, Expanding Market for Casual Products Drives Changes in Sales Mix
BOULDER, CO (March 19, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released key insights from its new 2024 Outdoor Retail Sales Trends Report. Produced in partnership with Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, the report...
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March 19, 2024
Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation, SpotOn GPS Fence Announces $250,000 Grant Program
New Hampshire (March 19, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SpotOn, a pioneer in the pet tech industry renowned for its revolutionary GPS fence, celebrates five years of innovation with the launch of SpotOn Gives, their brand-new grant program. SpotOn Gives is dedicating $250,000 to supporting five exemplary animal welfare non-profit organizations...
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March 19, 2024
Cotopaxi Welcomes OneGoal as Newest Impact Partner
Salt Lake City, UT. (March 19, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi has been a leader in humanitarian work since its inception in 2014, and 2024 welcomes the addition of the newest Cotopaxi Foundation impact partner, OneGoal, achieving global poverty-alleviation through strategic and sustainable partnerships. Expanding...
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March 19, 2024
Fuel Goods and Darby Communications Customize the Perfect PR Menu for Success
March 19, 2024 - Asheville, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fuel Goods, the Asheville, NC-based online marketplace that makes sports nutrition approachable for all people, body types, and speeds, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, a media relations and digital marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, and hunt/fish...
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March 18, 2024
Outdoor Tech Rejoins the WH Inc. Family
March 18, 2024 (Seattle, WA)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – WH inc., the Seattle-based agency specializing in active lifestyle marketing, is thrilled to announce its renewed partnership with Outdoor Tech. Created specifically for hikers, skiers, campers, bikers, runners, climbers and more to roam free while staying connected in the wild, or enjoy when relaxing...
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March 18, 2024
Irate visitors sue National Park Service over cashless entrance fees
Three disgruntled visitors are suing the National Park Service (NPS) over its policy to only accept card payments for entrance to some of its sites. They filed the lawsuit earlier this month with the District Court of Columbia after being told on separate occasions that banknotes wouldn’t be accepted for...
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March 18, 2024
NOLS Cuts 60 Jobs, Closes Campuses Amid ‘Financial Challenges’
One of the country’s most important institutions for outdoor education will lose three locations and several staff. The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) announced dozens of layoffs and the closure of three campuses last week after a prolonged budget shortfall. The cuts mean that 60 positions, including 42 staff and 18...
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March 18, 2024
Dirt Road Holdings Acquires Justin Cook Management
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nashville, TN - Dirt Road Holdings, a leading investment firm with a focus on the entertainment and media sectors, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Justin Cook Management, a prominent talent management company known for its innovative approach and successful track record in the outdoor and...
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March 15, 2024
Outside Announces New Not-To-Miss Experiences for June’s Inaugural Outside Festival
DENVER, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outside announced today new experiences that are on tap for the Outside Festival making it one of the summer’s most anticipated events taking over Denver’s downtown, June 1-2. On top of an already robust music lineup with Thundercat, Lettuce, and Say She She on Saturday,...