Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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October 5, 2020
Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.
A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.
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October 5, 2020
Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer magazines to cease publication indefinitely.
Four of the outdoor industry's oldest print magazines—Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer—will cease publication indefinitely this year, according to multiple sources at the brands' parent company, A360 Media. Sierra Shafer, editor-in-chief at Powder, confirmed that staff members at all five titles received indefinite furlough notifications late on Friday, October 2. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 5, 2020
ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton
LOGAN, Utah--(October 5, 2020) - ICON Health & Fitness (“ICON”), the world leader in innovation, design and distribution of connected fitness equipment and software, today announced a $200 million growth investment led by L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, and is joined by existing investor Pamplona Capital...
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October 5, 2020
Stio Partners with GORE-TEX® and Launches Largest Ski Program to Date with Fall 2020 Collection
JACKSON, Wyo. (October 5, 2020) – Inspired by life in the Tetons, Jackson Hole mountain brand Stio makes premium technical and lifestyle apparel to cover the full range of mountain pursuits. Drawing inspiration from its roots in world-class mountains and legendary ski culture, Stio has released its most dynamic ski...
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October 5, 2020
Evolv + Mesa Rim Launch Test Center Pilot Program
Orange County, Calif. (October 2020)- Evolv, the southern California modern climbing company rooted in progression and creative self-expression, today announced that it has partnered with Mesa Rim to launch a pilot Test Center at Mesa Rim’s gym location in Reno, Nev. The Test Center will give climbers the chance to...
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October 5, 2020
Buddy On-Demand Accident Coverage Now Available in New Hampshire
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 5, 2020 —Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/), the on-demand accident insurance company, announced today it had been approved by New Hampshire insurance regulators for sale across the state. This brings its total state approvals to 33, with more coming on board weekly. Buddy created its on-demand accident insurance to empower...
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October 1, 2020
Nepal Opens to Climbers and Trekkers Starting October 17
Travel restrictions are slowly being lifted, allowing international flights to arrive in Kathmandu and to welcome trekkers and climbers back to the mountains. This is good news for backpackers and mountaineers hoping to explore the Himalaya this fall. While the number of visitors isn’t as big as in the past,...
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October 1, 2020
Vasque Announces Leadership and Organizational Transitions
Red Wing, MN – Oct. 1, 2020 –Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company with more than 55 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to welcome a new president to its leadership team. Bryce Wernsman has been named President at Vasque Footwear. For the last three years, Wernsman has...
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September 30, 2020
Outdoor brands work to keep voters safe in November
As the election approaches, a number of large outdoor companies are stepping up to help. Answering a call from Operation Vote Safe, companies like REI, Patagonia, and Outdoor Research have donated time, technological expertise, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places across the country. Read more on SNEWS.
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September 30, 2020
New Managing Director hired to lead The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, announced that Stephanie Maez, a strategic policy advocate, nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New Mexico, has been named its new managing director. Stephanie currently serves as the senior fellow for race and diversity at the Topos Partnership,...