June 29, 2022

WizWheelz acquires Coyne Publishing, LLC

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – WizWheelz, parent company of TerraTrike and GreenSpeed, acquired Coyne Publishing, LLC, on June 24, 2022. The deal includes the Recumbent Cycle-Con (RCC) show, North America’s largest gathering of the recumbent cycling industry since its establishment in 2011. The purchase comes after two years of RCC cancellations...

June 29, 2022

Press Forward marks new growth with key hires, names Kathryn Flagg president

June 23, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Press Forward PR, a leading outdoor lifestyle communications consultancy, announced today the promotion of partner Kathryn Flagg to the role of agency president. The promotion comes after a period of growth for the agency, known for its focus on PR, marketing, content, and ambassador programs for...

June 28, 2022

Anon Appoints Mark Wakeling as General Manager

BURLINGTON, VT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Anon, a leader in ski and snowboard helmet, goggle and sunglass technology with deep roots in active lifestyle has named Mark Wakeling as its General Manager. Recently, Anon has seen significant growth, launched new technologies like WaveCel and expanded into new categories like eyewear. In...

June 27, 2022

Camber Outdoors Names Tiffany Smith as CEO

BOULDER, Colo. (June 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Camber Outdoors, the non-profit organization with the mission of supporting workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity for Outdoor-Recreation focused organizations, announces Tiffany Smith as the organization’s new CEO, following an intensive selection process. Most recently serving as Chief Development Officer of Camber, Smith...

June 24, 2022

Finnish Children’s Brand Reima Encourages Kids to Play Outdoors with Expanded U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 Apparel and Footwear Line

VANTAA, FINLAND (June 24, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Reima U.S.A Inc, a 78-year-old, world leading Finnish children’s activewear brand focused on designing sustainable and durable kids’ outdoor apparel and footwear, today debuted its U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 line. The expanded line for boys and girls embraces Reima’s mission to foster independence...

June 24, 2022

A California REI Store is Looking to Unionize, Amid an Uptick in Retail Unions

Another REI store has started the process of organizing a union. A store in Berkeley, Calif. on Tuesday filed a request with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election. The group is looking for the company to voluntarily recognize them through the United Food and Commercial Workers Local...

June 24, 2022

USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop

USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The purchase agreement is scheduled to close on July 1. Inside Outdoor

June 23, 2022

Colorado Gear Startup Matador Expands HQ and Plans to Nearly Triple Staff

Boulder, Colo.-based Matador Travel Equipment has moved into a new facility, the company announced Wednesday—four times the old HQ’s size—citing increased product demand as its market slowly shifts from travel to outdoor rec. The company’s new 8,000-square-foot facility at 1835 38th St. is open to the public. Outside Business Journal

June 23, 2022

Season 9 of Facing Waves Set to Hit US Airwaves, July 2nd

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Heliconia, the production team behind the award-winning television series Facing Waves, is excited to announce that the new season of the hit show is set to premiere on Bally Sports this July. Facing Waves is an exciting and inspiring TV series that follows world champion whitewater paddler,...

June 22, 2022

Matador’s New Boulder Headquarters Expands Brand’s Footprint and Capabilities

BOULDER, Colo. (June 22, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, is proud to announce the opening of its new headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Located roughly one mile from the brand’s previous headquarters, the new facility offers approximately four times more square footage than its...