August 9, 2021

RovR Names Industry Veteran Chris Sword CEO

(BOULDER, CO) - Industry innovators RovR announced outdoor industry veteran Chris Sword will be joining the company as its new Chief Executive Officer, placing an experienced and accomplished leader in charge of expanding the company’s presence. Founded in 2016, RovR Products is a successful and ambitious lifestyle brand that crafts...

August 9, 2021

Snow Peak Begins Development on an Innovative Campground and Gathering Site

PORTLAND, Ore. (August 9, 2021) – Snow Peak, the Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand, is embarking on its next adventure cultivating restorative experiences in nature, as it starts development on its Campfield in Long Beach, Washington. The Long Beach Campfield is a 25 acre campground and community gathering center with the...

August 9, 2021

Dick’s Sporting Goods Gambled on a New Experiential Retail Concept and It’s Already Paying Off

Its first House of Sport outpost featuring 17,000-square-foot turf field and running track, a rock-climbing wall, a batting cage, golf hitting bays and a putting green is reporting weekly visits are 93.5% higher than at three nearby Dick’s locations. Additionally, the median visit duration there was 13.3% longer than the...

August 9, 2021

Outdoor Research Bases Spring 2022 Collection on 5 Values: Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity

With its new Spring 2022 line, Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in outdoor apparel and gear, releases a collection of products directly tied to core company values — community, collaboration, innovation, passion and curiosity. The new collection yields an exceptionally groundbreaking and thoughtful program, highlighting the results of working thoughtfully...

August 9, 2021

Wild Rye Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Grows Team and Reflects on Brand Evolution

SUN VALLEY, Idaho (August 9, 2021) - Wild Rye launched five years ago to provide women outdoor and mountain bike clothing that was both technical and contemporary. Today Wild Rye is the brand of choice for women-identifying outdoor lovers—from beginners to pros to après enthusiasts—regardless of age, background, size or...

August 8, 2021

2020 Tokyo Olympics medal count: USA tops China in gold, silver, bronze and overall medal totals

The U.S. led the way at the 2020 Games with China, Japan, Great Britain and the Russian Olympic Committee rounding out the top 5. Overall, 339 medals were handed out across 33 sports and Team USA was the big winner collecting one third of all of the medals that were...

August 6, 2021

Another Leader Departs Columbia Sportswear Company

Franco Fogliato, a former Billabong executive who had climbed into the top ranks at Columbia during his seven years there, has resigned and will leave the company Sept. 3. Columbia executives just announced that two other company leaders are leaving - Prana President Russ Hopcus is retiring and Mountain Hardwear...

August 5, 2021

Lippert agrees to acquire Furrion Holdings Limited

RV and leisure vehicle industry expert Lippert has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Furrion Holdings Limited – a leading distributor of appliances to OEMs and aftermarket customers in the RV and trailer sectors. Furrion’s forecasted 2021 sales are approximately US $230 million. Camping Trade World

August 5, 2021

Outdoor Research Awarded U.S. Army Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS) Contract

SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Outdoor Research, LLC. (OR), a leading brand in the outdoor and tactical gear industry, announced that the company, in partnership with Prime Vendor ADS Inc., has been awarded a multi-year $49 million contract from the U.S. Army for the next generation Cold Weather Glove...

August 5, 2021

The Conservation Alliance Welcomes New Staff and Board Members

BEND, Ore. (August 5, 2021) – The Conservation Alliance has added three new staff members to its team and four members to its Board of Directors. The new additions are a signal of where the organization is headed with its advocacy program, communications capabilities, expansion into new industries, and broadening...