Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 7, 2023
Altra Announces New Athletes to Elite Team
DENVER (March 7, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Altra, a leading innovator in performance running, is excited to welcome its newest trail athletes, Careth Arnold and JP Giblin, to the Altra Elite Athlete Team. Throughout the year, these athletes – among the rest of the team – will wear Altra footwear...
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March 7, 2023
JT Holmes Joins Peak Ski Company Executive Leadership Team
BOZEMAN, Montana (March 7, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Peak Ski Company announced today that professional skier, and award-winning stunt coordinator, JT Holmes has joined the company’s leadership team as Senior Director of Innovation and Business Development. Launched by cofounders Bode Miller and Andy Wirth, Peak Ski Company’s 2022/23 lineup of...
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March 6, 2023
Oboz joins global B Corp movement
Bozeman, Mont., (MARCH 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, MT, has joined the B Corp™ community of companies using business as a Force for Good®. “Achieving B Corp certification is an incredible milestone and the culmination of our team’s hard...
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March 6, 2023
ABG Reportedly Close To $1.3B Deal for Parent of Quiksilver, Billabong
The company is close to a deal with Boardriders — the parent company of Billabong, Quiksilver, and Roxy — for $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. The three brands are known for their surf gear, but also offer skiing and snowboarding apparel and equipment. FOS
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March 6, 2023
Outdoor Eats and Darby Communications: A Perfect Recipe for Success
March 6, 2023 -- Seattle, WA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Eats, the ultimate camp cooking resource founded by classically trained Chef Corso proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville-based PR and marketing agency specializing in outdoors, active lifestyle, fishing, and food and beverage markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as...
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March 6, 2023
SHOE SHOW, INC. Acquires Half-Moon Outfitters
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SHOE SHOW, INC. expands its portfolio of brands by acquiring Charleston, SC based retailer, Half-Moon Outfitters. “This partnership was built out of admiration for the business. I was a customer of Half-Moon Outfitters and felt it was one of the best in the business, so I reached...
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March 5, 2023
Vail Resorts closing 19 retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village and Telluride
The closures, which will happen once the ski season ends, are tied to the company’s decision to not renew store leases for another season, SSI Venture informed the Colorado Department of Labor in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter dated Feb. 27. The Denver Post
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March 3, 2023
Workers at REI Cleveland store vote to join union
Workers at an REI location in Beachwood, Ohio, near Cleveland, have voted to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). It will become the third REI store that is unionized, following stores in California and New York. Last month, workers at the store walked out for a few hours, forcing...
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March 3, 2023
Bill for Long-Distance Bike Trails Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On March 3, 2023, leaders in Congress reintroduced the Biking on Long Distance Trails (BOLT) Act (H.R. 1319/S. 605). PeopleForBikes applauds this move from a bipartisan group of recreation champions seeking to identify potential long-distance bike trails across the United States. "The BOLT Act will help...
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March 2, 2023
Snow Peak and Panasonic Partner to Reintegrate Nature into Our Lives
Portland, OR - March 2, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand with over 60 years of history, is pleased to announce a partnership with FUTURE LIFE FACTORY by Panasonic creative studio, exploring the theme of Naosobi, or “playing with nature” as it develops new products intended...
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March 2, 2023
CGPR, French/West/Vaughan’s Greater Boston Office, Expands Client Roster and Leadership Team Heading into 30th Anniversary
RALEIGH, N.C. (March, 2023) – CGPR, French/West/Vaughan’s (FWV) Boston-area office specializing in the outdoor, fitness, fashion, lifestyle and travel sectors, today announced it added three clients to its roster: Trerè Innovation, The Woolmark Company and Tread Labs. Trerè Innovation, based in Asola, Italy, is the global leader for products and services...
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March 1, 2023
Matchstick Productions and Elevation Hotel Unveil New Lounge Concept at the Base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Elevation Hotel & Spa – the only ski-in, ski-out resort located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort – is partnering with the award-winning production company, Matchstick Productions (MSP), to debut a new lounge concept called the Matchstick Lounge. Opening to the public...
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March 1, 2023
Compass Diversified Posts Q4 Loss Despite Mid-Single-Digit Growth
Compass Diversified (CODI), which owns Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Marucci, Primaloft, 5.11, and others in the active lifestyle space, reported net sales in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $594.9 million, up 6 percent (+4 percent on a pro forma basis) compared to $559.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021....
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March 1, 2023
Fleet Feet Launches “#ReasonsWeRun” Brand Campaign
CARRBORO, N.C. (March 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores, today announced the launch of its new “#ReasonsWeRun” brand campaign, a cross-channel effort highlighting people who decide to start running, and the positive effects it has on their lives. Developed...
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March 1, 2023
Nomadix Repurposed Over 16,900,000 Plastic Bottles in 2022 According to Recently Released Social Purpose Corporation Report
San Clemente, Calif. – March 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nomadix, a social purpose corporation and makers of The Only Towel You Need®, made from post-consumer recycled plastics, announced today the results of its 2022 Social Purpose Corporation Report. Notable 2022 accomplishments include: diverting more than 16,900,000 plastic bottles from landfills,...
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March 1, 2023
Mountain Hardwear Releases New Camp Focused Gear
Richmond, Calif. (March 1, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and athletes, today introduces its spring 2023 collection. Expanding its camp equipment line with the launch of two group-sized Bridger Tents, the Yawn Patrol sleeping bag and the Camp Tough...
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March 1, 2023
All New Elan Playmaker Transforms the Mountain into your Playgrounds
Begunje, Slovenia (Winter 23/24) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Elan Skis, handcrafted skis 100% made in the Slovenian Alps for nearly 80 years, transforms the entire mountain into your own playground on the all-new Playmaker. Designed for the pop and playful freeskier who also desires the versatility needed to perform in freeride...
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February 28, 2023
Stellantis Announces $155 Million Investment in Three Indiana Plants to Support North American Electrification Goals
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 --Stellantis will invest $155 million in three Indiana plants to build electric drive modules (EDM). The EDM offers an all-in-one solution for EV powertrains with improved performance and range at a competitive cost. The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve...
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February 28, 2023
Shwood Eyewear names The Sideways Life as PR Agency
Portland, OR /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shwood Eyewear, the Portland-based purveyor of handcrafted, experimental eyewear and maker of the original wood sunglasses, has named The Sideways Life as its new public relations agency of record. The Sideways Life will support Shwood’s global brand communications as it continues to innovate eyewear in 2023....
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February 28, 2023
Wild Rye Launches Versatile Technical and Lifestyle Collections for Spring 2023
Sun Valley, ID (Feb. 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wild Rye, the premiere outdoor lifestyle apparel brand designed for and by women-identifying adventurers, announces the launch of its spring 2023 collection featuring 15 new styles and product updates spanning bike, everyday fitness, and lifestyle products. This season’s collection boasts vibrant...
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February 28, 2023
Boating Market Report: Shift in Buyer Intentions Show Normalizing Conditions Are Underway
MIAMI, Fla., February 28, 2023 /OUTDOOR SORTSWIRE/ - The boating market began to normalize last year as buyer interest shifted and the total number of boats sold globally decreased for the first time since the pandemic-driven boom. Boats Group, a global leader in online boating marketplaces, today announced findings from...
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February 28, 2023
POC unveil the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ POC is proud to release two brand new helmets; the Omne Lite, a new lightweight, performance driven helmet where low weight and comfort are a rider’s main focus, and the Omne Ultra, a helmet designed for adventure and exploration, a versatile and creative companion developed to protect a rider’s...
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February 27, 2023
Outdoor Industry Veteran, Brett Cardamone, Appointed as Trango’s New Brand Manager
Lafayette, CO (February 27th, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Trango, the award-winning manufacturer and international distributor of technical climbing equipment, announced the appointment of Brett Cardamone as Brand Manager. Cardamone brings 20 years of experience of creative, brand development, and marketing to Trango. Cardamone was Executive Creative Director at Five Ten...
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February 27, 2023
Elevate Outdoor Collective Announces Josee Larocque as New Chief Operations Officer
February 27, 2022 (Seattle) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Elevate Outdoor Collective is announcing the arrival of Josee Larocque to the organization as its new Chief Operations Officer. Effective immediately, Josee will lead the Global Operations function from manufacturing to distribution. As a key member of the leadership team, she will design solutions to help...
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February 27, 2023
Burton Snowboards Under Hacker Attack
If you’re looking to buy some winter gear or a snowboard from Burton, it might take some time. . . The well-known winter gear Vermont company has been dealing with a major cyberattack since Feb. 14, impacting their abilities to process orders and refunds online. Boardistan