August 2, 2022

Silipint Announces Brand Refresh

BEND, Ore. - August 2, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Silipint, the Oregon-based brand known for its fun and colorful silicone drinkware, announced today its brand refresh as part of the company's strategy to expand beyond the promotional marketplace into outdoor and housewares markets. Key to the brand refresh is a new...

August 2, 2022

Peak Design Becomes Latest Ambassador for Protecting Blue Whales, Blue Skies Program

San Francisco, CA (August 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, is the newest brand ambassador for Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies, a California-based program that seeks to protect marine life and improve air quality via voluntary speed reductions for...

August 2, 2022

MTNTOUGH Inc. Raises $500,000 in Seed Round Fundraising

Bozeman, MT (August 2, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – MTNTOUGH Inc., a leader in physical fitness, mental toughness, and nutritional training, has secured $500,000 in seed round funding. The recent financing will enable the brand to further expand its best-in-class programs and on-demand content within its comprehensive digital app, MTNTOUGH+. The funding round was...

August 1, 2022

Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at A Record Pace

Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic Global average boat value is 28.9% higher than 2019 Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to rise, up 71.5% in...

July 29, 2022

Walmart to open mini general stores at Getaway campsites

Walmart will open tiny general stores at several camping outposts run by destination company Getaway offering essentials ranging from hiking apparel to cast iron skillets. The first general store will open in August at Getaway Hill Country in Wimberley, Texas, located near Austin and San Antonio. Additional stores will open...

July 29, 2022

Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation Segment Sees 2.5 Percent Q2 Core Sales Growth

Newell Brands reported sales in its Outdoor & Recreation segment reached $427 million compared with $453 million in the prior year period, down 5.7 percent. Reported operating income at the Outdoor & Recreation segment was $46 million, or 10.8 percent of sales, compared with $48 million, or 10.6 percent of...

July 28, 2022

Hydro Flask Announces Sustainability Improvements and GHG Emissions Goals

Bend, OR (July 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, is proud to announce progress on its sustainability journey. Starting in Spring 2022, Hydro Flask began rolling out Forest Stewardship...

July 28, 2022

New Global Handmade Bike Show MADE to Debut in Fall 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Introducing MADE - www.made.bike - an industry and consumer bike event with a mission to bring framebuilders, media and makers together to elevate and inspire. The show will be located in Portland, Ore., with the debut in September 2023. MADE is supported by industry sponsors...

July 28, 2022

Icebreaker Releases Fifth Installment of Annual Transparency Report

DENVER (July 28, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - icebreaker, the original merino apparel pioneers, has released the fifth installment of its annual Transparency Report, with a major focus on its switch to regeneratively grown wool. Through icebreaker’s partnership with The New Zealand Merino Company and its ZQRX program, the brand aims...

July 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Simms Fishing Products

ANOKA, Minn., July 27, 2022 — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million. The gross purchase price includes a net present...