Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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April 6, 2023
iKamper Welcomes Two New Additions to their North American Team
April 6, 2023 (Seattle, WA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - iKamper, the PNW’s leading provider of rooftop tents and outdoor adventure gear, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their US Marketing and eCommerce team with two new hires; Erik Flink, Director of Marketing and eCommerce and Thomas Rousseve, Community Marketing Manager....
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April 5, 2023
Could opposition to camping derail the $40-million Bowen Island park and campground?
Eight months ago, Metro Vancouver announced they planned to buy the land at Cape Roger Curtis from a developer for $40 million, with the intention of turning it into a regional park and campground. Today, the project is in serious jeopardy, with a series of local and regional meetings happening...
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April 5, 2023
Winmark – the Resale Company Announces Resale Partnership with Elan
MINNEAPOLIS /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –Winmark Corporation announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Elan, the definitive brand delivering unparalleled skiing experiences. Winmark will become the Official Resale Partner of Elan, and Elan will be a Premier Sustainability Partner of Winmark and Play It Again Sports. As partners equally driven by...
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April 5, 2023
evo Announces Big Plans Ahead of Bike Season
SEATTLE, WA. April 5, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor retailer and lifestyle brand evo has continuously invested in the mountain bike category since 2014, when it first started selling bikes. This year, evo is significantly increasing its commitment to mountain biking with more new product launches and collaborations than ever, new...
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April 5, 2023
MTNTOUGH Inc. Names Ryan Watson as Chief Marketing Officer
Bozeman, MT (April 5, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – MTNTOUGH Inc., a leader in physical fitness, mental toughness, and nutritional training, today announced that it has named Ryan Watson as Chief Marketing Officer. Watson’s comprehensive experience with digital applications and consumer acquisition adds fuel to MTNTOUGH’s rapidly growing brand and program offerings....
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April 4, 2023
Chums Expands Sales Rep Force to Bolster Specialty Retail Growth
Salt Lake City, UT (April 4, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chums, the iconic leader in eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories, is making key additions to its team of well-established outside sales reps as part of its continued focus on growing its specialty retail business. Additions to the expanded Chums rep force include Rocky...
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April 4, 2023
Oboz Fast Trail Challenge plants a tree for every trail hiked
Bozeman, Mont., (April 4, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For the first ten days of May, Oboz is challenging walkers, hikers, runners, and people using mobility assistive devices to get out and hike at least one mile a day. For every hike completed as part of the Oboz Fast Trail Challenge, Oboz...
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April 4, 2023
Oyster Launches the World’s First High-Performance Cooler Featuring Patented Vacuum Construction
OSLO, NORWAY – April 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After six years of intensive research and development, Norwegian brand Oyster launches today with the release of its inaugural product. Oyster Tempo, the world’s first high-performance cooler, ushers in a new era of thermal performance, usability and sustainability. Oyster Tempo features...
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April 3, 2023
Blizzard-Tecnica Welcomes Topher Plimpton as Business Unit Director, North America
WEST LEBANON, NH (April 3, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Blizzard-Tecnica, a global leader in alpine equipment development and manufacturing, is pleased to announce ski industry veteran, Topher Plimpton as the Business Unit Director for North America. In this role, Plimpton will lead the business, strategy, and team for the US and...
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April 3, 2023
Blue Ridge Chair Works Passes the Torch to New Craftsman
ASHEVILLE, NC, April 3, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Blue Ridge Chair Works, a renowned outdoor furniture manufacturer, has announced Colin Buxton as the new craftsman to lead the team and introduce a brand refresh that embodies its unwavering commitment to heritage and quality craftsmanship. With Buxton at the helm, the brand is...
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March 31, 2023
Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer To Acquire Boardriders
Boardriders has long been rumored to be on the selling block. In early March, Bloomberg reported that Authentic Brands was nearing a deal to acquire the company for $1.3 billion. A Moody’s report published in late February indicated that Authentic had arranged financing to support an acquisition. Authentic said the acquisition...
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March 30, 2023
Benchmade Knife Company Prevails in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 30, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Benchmade Knife Company (Benchmade), the American manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing knives and edge tools, announces that it has secured a permanent injunction against Hogue, Inc. and Hogue Tool and Machine, Inc. (Hogue), prohibiting them from...
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March 30, 2023
We Could See Another Resort Ban Snowboarding
The upcoming resort may enter a partnership that taps Deer Valley Resort to manage the slopes, local publication Park Record reported. That would result in Deer Valley’s “no-snowboard” policy carrying over to the new area. The Inertia
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March 30, 2023
Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends
Julia Day of Circana (formerly NPD Group) discusses outdoor sales trends, why now is the time for innovation, and top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market. The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear brands are rising to the top of key categories over traditional...
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March 30, 2023
Print Magazine Mountain Gazette Is Giving Away a Ski Trip to Portillo Chile
North Lake Tahoe, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Gazette is offering up a dream ski trip to the stunning Andean Mountains of Chile, for one lucky winner, and an even luckier friend of that winner. The grand prize giveaway includes 4 days of skiing at Ski Portillo for two, including lodging,...
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March 29, 2023
Cotopaxi Releases 2022 Impact Report
Salt Lake City, UT. (March 29, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –– Certified B Corporation™ and mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi, today released its annual Impact Report, sharing insights and statistics into the brand’s ongoing social and environmental achievements, carbon accounting, supply chain governance, corporate philanthropy, and workforce diversification. Founded in 2014 as a vehicle...
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March 29, 2023
Helinox Unveils New Flagship Creative Center in Busan, South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea - March 29, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, announces the recent opening of its second multi-story creative center, “Helinox Creative Center Busan,” (HCC Busan). Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is known for its...
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March 28, 2023
Outdoor Industry Association Partners with Climate Neutral to Accelerate Carbon Measurement
BOULDER, CO [March 28, 2023] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is proud to announce its latest partnership with Climate Neutral to make it easier for OIA members to measure their carbon emissions. By partnering with Climate Neutral, OIA is demonstrating its commitment to supporting sustainability in the outdoor industry and...
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March 27, 2023
BOTE Expands Retail With New Flagship Store in Fort Lauderdale
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. - March 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BOTE, longstanding leader of innovation in the paddle board, kayak, and water lifestyle space, today announces the grand opening of its new retail location in the paddling paradise of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exterior features BOTE’s iconic black-and-white flagship retail design,...
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March 23, 2023
Black Diamond Equipment Issues Voluntary Recall for its Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in designing and manufacturing active outdoor performance equipment and apparel for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities, is issuing a voluntary recall for its Recon LT...
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March 23, 2023
How Brands Can Activate at Outdoor Consumer Festival OAX
Anyone can set up a booth and hand out swag. Capturing an attendee’s attention and getting them to engage with, and even purchase a product is another matter altogether. Ahead of the Outdoor Adventure X event June 17-18 in Huntsville, Utah, The Daily spoke with three companies with experience activating...
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March 23, 2023
HEST Announces New Sales Representation with Redline Sports Group
SEATTLE (March 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to make the great outdoors even greater, is proud to announce they are welcoming their first new sales agency, Redline Sports Group, as brand partners. This expansion will serve to bolster HEST’s diverse and knowledgeable field...
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March 22, 2023
Aleck Acquires Tocsen, Maker of Helmet-Mounted Crash Sensors
South Lake Tahoe, CA (Mar. 22, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Aleck®, maker of the industry’s best-selling wireless audio and communication systems for outdoor sports, announced today its acquisition of Tocsen, the German maker of intelligent helmet-mounted crash sensors. Tocsen was founded in 2019 by Alexander Schumacher, Andreas Botsch, and Malte Buttjer...
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March 22, 2023
Outdoor Market Alliance and Elastic Suite Announce Partnership
March 22, 2023 - DENVER, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), the emerging outdoor industry hub in the Denver metro area, has announced its official partnership with Elastic Suite, a next-generation wholesale B2B platform for streamlined efficiencies in purchasing and merchandising. As the OMA provides connections between brands,...
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March 21, 2023
Alterra Mountain Company Plans to Invest Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in Transformational Changes in the Year Ahead
DENVER-- Today, Alterra Mountain Company, the world’s premier mountain operating company, announces a nearly $500 million capital investment program focused on enhancing the guest and employee experience across its portfolio of destinations over the next year. The announcement follows last year’s significant milestone, when the company completed more than $1 billion...