October 13, 2020

MEC will lay off 15 percent of its workforce and close 1 store

Despite a large effort to save the struggling Canadian co-op MEC from being sold to an American investment firm, it appears the acquisition will proceed as the sale was green-lighted by the court. Read more on SNEWS.

October 13, 2020

VSSL Celebrates Tremendous Growth in Fifth Year of Operation

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia – Oct. 13, 2020 – VSSL, creator of modern preparedness essentials for the outdoors, recently celebrated the five-year anniversary since the brand’s founder, Todd Weimer, brought the first product to market in August 2015. The anniversary comes at a time when the brand continues to experience significant...

October 12, 2020

Outdoor editors and publishers form Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion

A group of publishers and editors who oversee consumer and B2B outdoor media titles have formed the working group Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion (OM4I) to provide more opportunities for journalists and contributors who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and members of other marginalized communities. Read more on SNEWS.

October 9, 2020

Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing

Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), creators of active lifestyle content, announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The acquisition significantly strengthens POM’s ability to engage with outdoor enthusiasts. Read more on SNEWS.

October 9, 2020

Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing

Boulder, Colorado, USA — October 9, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The BSP brands join POM’s existing...

October 8, 2020

Sales of camping, hiking guides rise as Americans take to the outdoors

American travelers aren’t taking the pandemic sitting down - they are showing an increased interest in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor getaways. But outdoor escapes need another basic: the travel guidebook and camping guide -thus causing sales to spike. Read more on The Washington Post.

October 8, 2020

What’s Driving Skyrocketing Demand for Boat, RV Loans?

Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, making dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles unable to keep up. Read more on RV Business.

October 8, 2020

Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers to Meet Online Demand During the Holidays

Dick’s Sporting Goods will employ the seasonal associates as part of its third annual “National Signing Day” on Oct. 14. They will provide extra staffing to their stores and distribution centers across the country, as well as its contactless services, like curbside pickup and ship-from-store orders. Read more on Footwear...

October 8, 2020

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Announces a Ton of New Benefits For Teton Gravity Research Premium Members

Jackson, Wyo. (October 8, 2020) - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled additional benefits for all Teton Gravity Research TV Premium Members, including the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on premium brands Mammut and J Skis, as well as a...

October 8, 2020

Hydro Flask Regains Momentum In Q2

Hydro Flask returned to growth in the second quarter ended August 31 as more people return to the outdoors. Overall, sales in Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3% in the quarter to $167.9 million. Operating income in the Housewares segment increased 27.2% to...