February 26, 2021

Western Carolina University to offer online outdoor industry certificate

CULLOWHEE, NC –Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will be offering a new online professional outdoor industry certificate beginning this spring. “This new, one-of-a-kind professional online certificate program taps into a key strength and economic growth area in Western North Carolina and nationwide: human desire to be...

February 25, 2021

REI Reports Zero Profits for 2020: ‘Member Reward’ to Replace Dividend

REI broke the news in a letter to its 19 million-plus members, saying 2020 was “one of the most difficult years” in the brand’s history. But noted that the co-op also carried no debt and would issue a “member reward” in lieu of the traditional dividend. Gear Junkie

February 25, 2021

Camping World: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $14.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. AP

February 25, 2021

Lippert Promotes Eileen Pruitt to Deputy CHRO and Senior Legal Counsel

Lippert Components, Inc., supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Legal Counsel. In her expanded role, Pruitt will work closely with Nick Fletcher,...

February 25, 2021

Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021

In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media

February 25, 2021

Ignik Bolsters Sales Team with Powerhouse New Rep Groups

Seattle, WA – February 25, 2021 – Ignik, a Seattle-based brand committed to improving the sustainability of outdoor heating products, is thrilled to announce the addition of sales rep groups in two key territories, securing nationwide coverage in their second year of business. Adventure Marketing Group in the Southeast and...

February 25, 2021

Rossignol opens the doors to its all-new Aspen retail store location

Park City, UT – Feb. 25, 2021 – Building upon the success of their Aspen retail “pop-up” boutique, Rossignol is excited to open the doors to its larger, permanent retail location in downtown Aspen. Located at 534 E Cooper Avenue, the new 2,500 square-foot location offers a broader selection of...

February 25, 2021

Primus ‘Service For a Reason’ Initiative Offers Free Replacement Parts to Reduce Environmental Footprint of Backpacking and Multi-fuel Stoves

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Feb. 25, 2021) — In an effort to combat overconsumption in the outdoor industry and its associated environmental impacts, Primus announces the Service For a Reason initiative to provide free repair parts for select Primus stoves this spring. The campaign centers around a design philosophy that Primus has...

February 24, 2021

REI Expands Mobile Work Practices

REI announced that it has both identified the first of its future satellite offices in Issaquah, Washington, and will test a model that allows employees to work up to five days a week from home. Shop Eat Surf

February 24, 2021

Crain Automotive Holdings buys Springdale RV dealership.

Arkansas-based automotive dealer group Crain Automotive Holdings has acquired Northwest RV Sales and Service at W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, a 3.9-acre property, for $2.03 million. TB&P