June 29, 2021

Big Agnes Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for US Facilities

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (June 29, 2021)– Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, is proud to announce that it has committed to using 100-percent renewable energy to power each of its three US facilities. For its company headquarters, the brand has partnered with the City of Steamboat Springs to purchase...

June 28, 2021

Phunkshun Wear Eyes Expansion Year With Eyes On Summer Market

Boulder, CO (June 2021)- Phunkshun Wear, a Colorado-based company committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear that delivers uncompromising performance and protection, today unveiled a new product line, sales manager, and public relations firm of record, all geared to expand the company’s footprint during an expansion year. Founded in 2011 in...

June 28, 2021

When the elements get difficult, Dermatone will be there for USA Luge

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.– June 28, 2021 – Dermatone and USA Luge have signed a four-year agreement, effective through June 1, 2026, whereby Dermatone will provide its products for athletes, coaches and staff. Dermatone becomes an Official Supplier for the luge national governing body in the categories of frostbite protection, lip...

June 26, 2021

Arc’teryx Announces New Retail Destination in World-Class Shopping District

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2021 - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, is opening a store today in the coveted Santana Row community of San Jose. The Santana Row brand store will offer a full selection of the brand’s outerwear, packs, and climbing gear,...

June 25, 2021

Renewal Workshop Closes $6 Million Round to Grow Apparel Resale

The round includes Rubio Ventures, Shift Invest, Quadia, Closed Loop Partners, Gratitude Railroad, Portland Seed Fund, Fashion for Good, DOEN, Mosiaco Management, Mistletoe, and Volta Circle. The Renewal Workshop is a provider of impact driven white-labeled resale and renewal solutions to enable apparel and textile brands to compete in the...

June 24, 2021

Appalachian Gear Company Ramps Up Production with New NC Facility

Kings Mountain, NC – June 24, 2021 – Appalachian Gear Company, an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in American-made performance apparel and gear, is proud to announce its expansion into a new manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The move will allow the brand to significantly increase production of its...

June 23, 2021

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance disavows pro deal platform ExpertVoice

In a position paper citing corruption and deception at the pro-deal service ExpertVoice, Grassroots advised its retail members to rethink their relationship with brands participating in the platform. OBJ

June 23, 2021

SWIX Announces First Episode in Year-Long Tuned In Podcast and Video Series

HAVERHILL, Mass. (June 23, 2021) --On Wednesday, June 23 at 8:00 am EDT Swix will debut the first video in their Tuned In podcast and video series on their brand’s YouTube channel. The series will be kicked off with an in-depth interview with Olympic Gold Medalist, and Swix athlete, Jessie...

June 23, 2021

Green Theme Technologies Raises $3.5 Million in Series B Financing

Green Theme Technologies (GTT), a leader in creating sustainable solutions for the textile and fashion industries, announced the first close of its series B financing, resulted in hitting is goal of $3.5 million. Inside Outdoor

June 22, 2021

As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return

As vaccines roll out and states start to open up, some workers are returning to their offices, but for many of those who’ve adopted the van life, there is no end in sight to their life on the road. CNBC