Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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July 18, 2022
Project FUERZA Launches NFT Collection from Cycling Icon Peter Sagan
Bedford, Virginia (July 18, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - One of the most successful and popular pro cyclists to come around in many years, Peter Sagan, will launch his collection of NFT art as part of Project FUERZA. The power and biometric data-inspired NFT art program launched on July 1, with...
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July 13, 2022
Patagonia to pay $55,000 after allegedly violating Seattle scheduling law
Outdoor retailer Patagonia will pay nearly $55,000 to current and former Seattle retail employees after allegedly failing to post their schedules with enough notice. Seattle’s secure scheduling law requires large retail and food service companies to post hourly employees’ schedules at least two weeks in advance, pay employees when the company...
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July 12, 2022
Darby Communications Strengthens Team with Multiple Promotions
Asheville, NC – July 12, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Darby Communications, a prominent PR and digital marketing agency in the outdoor, mountain lifestyle, and craft food and beverage industries, is thrilled to announce four agency promotions this month. Promoted to Assistant Media Relations Director, Katie Richter will use her talent for PR...
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July 12, 2022
Kokopelli Names Kyle Rajaniemi Director of Marketing
Boulder, CO (July 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kokopelli, Colorado-based manufacturer of award winning inflatable packrafts hires Kyle Rajaniemi as Director of Marketing to lead the charge with brand growth, content creation, event strategy and e-commerce. Founded in 2012 inside a garage in Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood, KOKOPELLI now has global...
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July 12, 2022
Introducing Helinox x RVCA
BERKELEY and COSTA MESA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - A balance of opposites connected by creative pursuits, the new collaboration between RVCA x Helinox blends technical innovation with freedom of expression in a premium collection of portable outdoor furniture. Designed with high-performance aluminum alloy frames, custom-designed joints, and durable fabric featuring...
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July 11, 2022
Twiceme Technology and Oakley partner to bring enhanced safety to new bike helmets
Stockholm, Sweden /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Oakley announces a partnership with Twiceme Technology, the safe-tech company out of Sweden. The leading product design and sports performance brand will debut the integration of twICEme in an upcoming helmet launch for its spring 2023 collection. Oakley’s history of innovation will combine with Twiceme...
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July 8, 2022
Rab Increases Support for Cirque Series
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) have increased their support for the famous Cirque Series, a globally renowned mountain running event organized by professional skier and mountaineer, Julian Carr. This year’s series includes eight stops, with the first race taking place in Brighton,...
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July 8, 2022
Bajío Sunglasses Partners With Fly Fish Europe
New Smyrna Beach, FL (July 8th, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bajío, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses that are built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, has partnered with Fly Fish Europe, one of the premier fly fishing distributors in Europe. Through this partnership, Bajío will work to...
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July 7, 2022
Superfeet Names New Chief Operating Officer, Dan Spitzer
FERNDALE, Wash. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Superfeet, the global insole industry leader, appoints new chief operating officer, Dan Spitzer, to lead the brand’s domestic and international strategic operations and growth. With over 30 years of experience optimizing operations, enhancing margins and accelerating revenue growth for large multinational companies, Spitzer will work...
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July 7, 2022
Royal Robbins Ramps Up Marketing Team in Colorado
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Royal Robbins, the outdoor lifestyle apparel brand born in Yosemite and designer of versatile trail to table clothing since 1968, announces Gareth Martins as the brand’s new Director of Marketing to lead the overall strategy and marketing operations for all of Royal Robbins in...
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July 6, 2022
iFIT Connected Fitness Appoints Dale R. Gerard New Chief Financial Officer
(Logan, UT – July 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - iFIT, a leader in interactive fitness hardware, software, and subscription content, announced today that Dale R. Gerard has joined iFIT as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gerard comes to iFIT with more than 25 years of finance, treasury, and operational experience with...
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July 6, 2022
FarOut and GoRafting.com Collaborate to Offer Detailed Guides to the Best Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
DENVER, CO (July 6, 2022) - FarOut, the leading creator of mobile app navigational guides for long-distance adventurers, and GoRafting.com, the originator of over 43 detailed whitewater guides, have teamed up to provide mobile access to the best whitewater rafting and kayaking guides in the U.S. and internationally. FarOut and...
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July 6, 2022
Vista Outdoor To Acquire Fox Racing
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Irvine, CA.-based Fox Racing, the manufacturer of motocross, mountain bike and lifestyle-related gear, at a purchase price of $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on the company’s financial performance. SGB Media
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July 5, 2022
Jack Wolfskin acquires its distributor in Poland
Leading outdoor camping, clothing and gear brand Jack Wolfskin has announced the acquisition of its long-time distributor in Poland, FAM Sp. K. The newly formed entity will be known as Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z.o.o. and is based in Gynia near Gdansk – Jack Wolfskin claims it will serve as a...
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July 5, 2022
RoverPass and Campspot Announce Strategic Integration Simplifying Online Reservation Process
AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, RoverPass, a top-tier online campground booking marketplace and reservation management software, is excited to announce its partnership with Campspot, another extensive online marketplace. The collaboration enables access to a larger inventory selection through an integration that connects RoverPass and Campspot to...
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July 5, 2022
National Park Trust Announces New Board Chair
Washington, D.C. [July 5th, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Bill Brownell, the longtime chair of the National Park Trust’s Board of Trustees, is stepping down after 16 years of extraordinary service and will be succeeded by board member Scott Stone, the Park Trust announced today. Brownell, a partner at the law firm of Hunton...
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July 1, 2022
Patagonia, REI Co-op and The North Face React to Supreme Court Limiting EPA’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Today, in a 6-3 vote — with the conservatives in the majority and liberals dissenting — the U.S. Supreme Court stated Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, has the authority to cap carbon dioxide emissions levels, which would result in a transition away from coal-fired plants and toward cleaner energy...
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June 30, 2022
Asheville-Based Darby Communications Appoints New President
Asheville, NC – June 30, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Leading PR and digital marketing firm Darby Communications is proud to announce a shift in leadership with the appointment of Angie Robinson as the organization’s new president. Promoted to the top leadership role, Robinson is tasked with guiding the agency through its...
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June 30, 2022
Stio Bolsters Product Design and Development Team with the Hiring of Two Industry Veterans
JACKSON, Wyo. (June 30, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, announced two key hires to its product team today. Margaret Eder will join the brand as product line director and Eryn Gregory as product design and development director. In these positions, Eder and Gregory...
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June 29, 2022
WizWheelz acquires Coyne Publishing, LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – WizWheelz, parent company of TerraTrike and GreenSpeed, acquired Coyne Publishing, LLC, on June 24, 2022. The deal includes the Recumbent Cycle-Con (RCC) show, North America’s largest gathering of the recumbent cycling industry since its establishment in 2011. The purchase comes after two years of RCC cancellations...
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June 29, 2022
Press Forward marks new growth with key hires, names Kathryn Flagg president
June 23, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Press Forward PR, a leading outdoor lifestyle communications consultancy, announced today the promotion of partner Kathryn Flagg to the role of agency president. The promotion comes after a period of growth for the agency, known for its focus on PR, marketing, content, and ambassador programs for...
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June 28, 2022
Anon Appoints Mark Wakeling as General Manager
BURLINGTON, VT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Anon, a leader in ski and snowboard helmet, goggle and sunglass technology with deep roots in active lifestyle has named Mark Wakeling as its General Manager. Recently, Anon has seen significant growth, launched new technologies like WaveCel and expanded into new categories like eyewear. In...
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June 27, 2022
Camber Outdoors Names Tiffany Smith as CEO
BOULDER, Colo. (June 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Camber Outdoors, the non-profit organization with the mission of supporting workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity for Outdoor-Recreation focused organizations, announces Tiffany Smith as the organization’s new CEO, following an intensive selection process. Most recently serving as Chief Development Officer of Camber, Smith...
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June 24, 2022
Finnish Children’s Brand Reima Encourages Kids to Play Outdoors with Expanded U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 Apparel and Footwear Line
VANTAA, FINLAND (June 24, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Reima U.S.A Inc, a 78-year-old, world leading Finnish children’s activewear brand focused on designing sustainable and durable kids’ outdoor apparel and footwear, today debuted its U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 line. The expanded line for boys and girls embraces Reima’s mission to foster independence...
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June 24, 2022
A California REI Store is Looking to Unionize, Amid an Uptick in Retail Unions
Another REI store has started the process of organizing a union. A store in Berkeley, Calif. on Tuesday filed a request with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election. The group is looking for the company to voluntarily recognize them through the United Food and Commercial Workers Local...