Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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December 15, 2022
Backpacker’s Pantry Hires Derek Hancock as Director of Sales
BOULDER, Colo. (December 15, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces today the hire of Derek Hancock as its new Director of Sales. In this role, Hancock will oversee all sales initiatives, build relationships in the industry, and help chart the course for the future...
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December 15, 2022
AllGear Digital Launches Corporate Rebranding, Announces $40M Financing
DECEMBER 15, 2022 | LOS ANGELES, CALIF. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Lola Digital Media today announced a corporate rebranding and name change to AllGear Digital. The company, founded in 2018, owns and operates a network of media sites including GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, Bikerumor, and other top brands. The news comes on the heels...
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December 13, 2022
Spain’s First RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector is Operational, Expanding Global Search Network Capability
Stockholm, Sweden - (Dec. 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RECCO, manufacturer of rescue technology that makes backcountry travelers more searchable, announces the launch of its new RECCO Search & Rescue Helicopter Detector system in Spain this month. Handheld RECCO detectors are frequently utilized by many SAR teams in Spain for...
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December 13, 2022
Goose And Teton Gravity Research Gear Up for Winter with New Product Collection
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Renowned Connecticut indie-jam band Goose, and the iconic outdoor sports multimedia and lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR), have joined forces to create a unique collection of apparel. Available starting 11amMST, December 13, the collection includes hoodies, hats, t-shirts and beanies. The collection features artwork by renowned...
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December 13, 2022
Fenix Outdoor Appoints Erik Burbank as Global Brand President, Royal Robbins®
San Francisco, California (December 13, 2022) – Today, Fenix Outdoor announces that it has appointed Erik Burbank to the position of Global Brand President, Royal Robbins®. Burbank, an industry veteran, with significant experience leading brands in the U.S. and Europe, will succeed Michael Millenacker, who is retiring at the end...
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December 12, 2022
Fenix Outdoor To Divest Primus Brand
Fenix Outdoor AB agreed to divest Primus AB and its subsidiary, Primus Eesti Ou, to Silva Sweden AB, at closing in Spring 2023. Until then, Primus, the manufacturer of camp stoves and lanterns, will be migrated from Fenix Outdoors’ IT environment. SGB
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December 12, 2022
Sun Valley Resort Announces Improvements on Bald Mountain For Enhanced Guest Experience
Sun Valley, ID. (Dec 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sun Valley Resort, North America's first destination ski resort, established in 1936, is embarking on a multi-year improvement plan focused on an enhanced guest experience. The proposed projects in the first phase will benefit the recreational experience on Bald Mountain by...
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December 12, 2022
Outside Interactive, Inc. Partners with Dew Tour to Stream Winter and Summer Events
Boulder, Colorado (December 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced it has partnered with the Dew Tour to air the legendary competition’s snow and skateboard events in 2023-2024. This news follows Outside’s recent launch of an extensive...
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December 9, 2022
Johnson Outdoors Sees 18 Percent Revenue Growth In Fourth Quarter
Johnson Outdoors, Inc.’s sales jumped 18 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30 and profitability improved as supply availability in its core Fishing segment started to improve. Sales in the Watercraft Recreation and Camping segment were down while the Diving segment saw mid-single-digit gains. Fiscal 2022 sales fell...
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December 9, 2022
Original Founder CB Vaughan Jr. is joining the Vertical Brands Team
Eatontown, NJ/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Charles Bird “CB” Vaughan Jr. was foremost known for his incredible abilities on skis. Skiing was a sport CB valued and enjoyed and in 1965, he sped down the mountain in Portillo, Chile at 106.89 mph, breaking the world record for the fastest human on skis. CB’s remarkable...
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December 8, 2022
Former Hydro Flask CEO to Lead Puffin Drinkwear
Puffin Drinkwear, makers of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, announced that Scott Allan is being brought on as interim CEO starting immediately. Allan led Hydro Flask initially as President & CEO and following its acquisition by Helen of Troy, as SVP & Global GM. SES
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December 8, 2022
Stio Announces First California Mountain Studio® Location in South Lake Tahoe
JACKSON, Wyo. (December 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is excited to open its first California storefront with the announcement of the brand’s newest Mountain Studio® location in South Lake Tahoe. The retail space will be Stio’s second store opening in 2023, and ninth...
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December 7, 2022
Anta Exploring Amer Sports IPO
Anta Sports Products, Ltd., the Chinese sports equipment corporation headquartered in Jinjiang, is reportedly holding preliminary talks with investment banks for an IPO of Amer Sports that could raise about U.S.$1 billion or more, according to Bloomberg. Amer Sports, headquartered in Finland, is the parent of Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Suunto,...
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December 6, 2022
Lightspeed Appoints Global SaaS Marketing Veteran as Chief Marketing Officer
MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2022 - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced that the Company has appointed Kady Srinivasan, former Klaviyo and Dropbox executive, as its Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to JP Chauvet, CEO of Lightspeed. "We're thrilled to...
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December 6, 2022
Massachusetts creates Office of Outdoor Recreation
Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation – drawing praise from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and bolstering the ability of the nation’s $862 billion outdoor recreation economy to grow even more. Boating Industry
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December 6, 2022
Fleet Feet Named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List
CARRBORO, N.C. (December 6, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet announced today that it has been named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business list for making an extraordinary impact in its community. The third-annual list recognizes private companies putting purpose ahead of profit. Fleet Feet was honored in the Retail category. "At...
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December 6, 2022
GlampingHub.com is Sold to a New Investor Group
PARK CITY, Utah, Dec. 6, 2022 /CAMPING NEWSWIRE/ - GlampingHub.com, the leading high-end glamping online travel agency, was purchased by Glamping Hub International, Inc. on November 18, 2022. This new company was founded by CJ Wolf, a serial entrepreneur from the mobile game space, and David de la Parra, a...
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December 6, 2022
In an Industry First, Park City Mountain Lift Operators and Electricians Unionize
Park City Mountain lift mechanics and electricians have joined their ski patroller counterparts in unionizing, the first lift operators in the United States to do so. In a 35 to 6 vote conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, lift mechanics and electricians decided to collectively bargain with owners Vail...
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December 6, 2022
Rerouted announces Rerouted Ultra!
[Taos, NM, 12/5] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rerouted Co. is rolling out Rerouted Ultra! Rerouted Ultra is the newest way to support the circular economy. Ultra is the easiest and cheapest way to buy & sell second-hand outdoor gear. No shipping costs, no commission fees and unlimited support when people want to...
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December 6, 2022
icebreaker Announces Jamie Baker as New Senior Manager, U.S. Wholesale
DENVER (December 6, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - icebreaker, the original merino wool apparel pioneers, announces the appointment of Jamie Baker as Senior Manager of U.S. Wholesale, effective immediately. Baker will be responsible for supporting the brand’s current retail partners in the U.S. market, while identifying ways to grow the business...
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December 5, 2022
Metabolism tracker Lumen raises US$62 million
Metabolism measurement platform Lumen, has raised US$62 million in a series B funding round led by Pitango Venture Capital. Participating investors include Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures, Almeda Capital and Disruptive VC. Endurance Biz
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December 5, 2022
VF’s Shares Take Hit On CEO Exit, Guidance Cut
Shares of VF Corp. fell about 11 percent on Monday following the news of Steve Rendle’s retirement as CEO. His exit was a surprise but not a shock to Wall Street analysts, given VF’s underperformance, led by Vans, in recent years. More worrisome was VF’s third guidance reduction in the...
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December 5, 2022
Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator Returns For a Fourth Year
GUNNISON, COLO (December 5, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Building off of three successful years, the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator (MOA) returns for a fourth year to continue helping founders in the outdoor industry grow their companies and turn their visions into reality. More than 150 companies have applied over the last two...
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December 2, 2022
Rossignol Group Opening a New Multi-Brand Mountain Sports Store Concept, “Start Gate”, in Bromont, Quebec
ST-JEAN-DE-MOIRANS, France, (Dec. 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Seeking to offer mountain sports enthusiasts an enhanced multi-brand customer experience, the Rossignol Group has announced the opening of the “START GATE” store in Bromont, marking a new step in its multi-season and multi-activity development strategy. The new concept store will be managed...
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December 2, 2022
Ibex Extends Sales Representation Across the Pacific Northwest and Central U.S.
Nederland, CO (December 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ibex, leader in merino wool apparel and accessories, is excited to announce their newest agency relationships to manage sales for the brand. PlayNorthwest will represent Ibex in the Pacific Northwest, while Split Rock Sales will cover the Central U.S. In the Pacific...