July 8, 2021

IZIP Bikes Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Good Vibes

KENT, Wash. (July 8, 2021) — IZIP Bikes, a long-standing leader in the electric bike industry, celebrates its 15 year anniversary this summer. Founded by electric car pioneer Malcolm Currie, the company’s origins are rooted in the innovative technology of the EV1 automobile—the world’s first mass-produced electric car. Today IZIP...

July 8, 2021

WNDR Alpine launches the Reason 120 backcountry ski with new material properties and greater biobased content

Salt Lake City, Utah - WNDR® Alpine, - the pioneering outdoor brand launched as part of advanced materials company Checkerspot - unveiled its new ski lineup today, complete with improved material properties, increased biobased content, and a new, powder-focused backcountry shape: the Reason 120. WNDR Alpine’s innovation lies in cutting...

July 8, 2021

Inside The Call: Hydro Flask Recaptures Robust Growth In Q1

Hydro Flask resumed its strong growth rate in the first quarter ended May 31 after being disrupted by changing behaviors and store closures during the pandemic, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Helen of Troy. The water bottle brand also saw significant gains in market share in the...

July 8, 2021

Oros Outerwear Gets $14.5 Million in Funding

Oros, a Portland, Ore.-based technical outerwear brand, has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Also participating in the financing are entrepreneur Thomas Tull, the chairman of Snap Inc.; Michael Lynton, and Brandon Shainfeld, among others. The brand is known for using...

July 8, 2021

Rossignol Group welcomes new sales agent for Dynastar and Lange brands

Park City, UT – July 8, 2021 – Rossignol Group is pleased to welcome John Segal to lead sales for the Dynastar and Lange brands in California and Nevada sales territory, effective immediately. Segal will be tasked with supporting current retail partners in the territory while simultaneously driving sales and...

July 7, 2021

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance expands to 196 retail doors, as Big Agnes and Osprey join as vendor partners

ASHEVILLE, NC (July 7, 2021) -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is announcing the addition of five new retail members as well as the addition of Big Agnes and Osprey as vendor partners. The new retailers include Active Endeavors...

July 7, 2021

Oberalp Group Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability

Boulder, CO (July 2021) - The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, WILD COUNTRY, and EVOLV, recently unveiled its 2020 Sustainability Report and reaffirmed its commitment to a unique and comprehensive strategy focused on employee wellness, safe factory conditions, philanthropy, and environmental sustainability. The Oberalp Group published its Sustainability...

July 7, 2021

Leslie Jordan, Inc. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

[Portland, OR]—Leslie Jordan, Inc is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC Pacific, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Leslie says, “Thanks for the warm welcome to WBENC. We are excited to connect with other women who have worked...

July 7, 2021

Kodiak Commits to Sustainability with “Built for What Matters” Initiative

Cambridge, Ontario, July 7, 2021– Kodiak, the 110-year-old Canadian boot brand, is taking steps to reduce its environmental footprint and improve sustainability through a new multi-year, multi-faceted initiative dubbed, Built for What Matters. The initiative kicks off with a focus on design and manufacturing, incorporating fewer, more sustainable materials and...

July 6, 2021

Buddy Now Protects Connecticut from Outdoor Mishaps

RICHMOND, Va. July 6, 2021 —Connecticut, the Constitution State, is the 43rd state to approve e-commerce insurtech startup Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/) to operate in, according to an announcement today. The Richmond-based online agency offers instant accident insurance to anyone who is active outdoors — and is a resident of a state...