Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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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...
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June 24, 2022
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The purchase agreement is scheduled to close on July 1. Inside Outdoor
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June 23, 2022
Colorado Gear Startup Matador Expands HQ and Plans to Nearly Triple Staff
Boulder, Colo.-based Matador Travel Equipment has moved into a new facility, the company announced Wednesday—four times the old HQ’s size—citing increased product demand as its market slowly shifts from travel to outdoor rec. The company’s new 8,000-square-foot facility at 1835 38th St. is open to the public. Outside Business Journal
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June 23, 2022
Season 9 of Facing Waves Set to Hit US Airwaves, July 2nd
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Heliconia, the production team behind the award-winning television series Facing Waves, is excited to announce that the new season of the hit show is set to premiere on Bally Sports this July. Facing Waves is an exciting and inspiring TV series that follows world champion whitewater paddler,...
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June 22, 2022
Matador’s New Boulder Headquarters Expands Brand’s Footprint and Capabilities
BOULDER, Colo. (June 22, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, is proud to announce the opening of its new headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Located roughly one mile from the brand’s previous headquarters, the new facility offers approximately four times more square footage than its...
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June 21, 2022
Boat Trader Kicks Off Summer with Campaign Encouraging Boaters to Share Their Stories
MIAMI, Fla., June 21, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the launch of its ‘My Stomping Grounds’ campaign, inviting boaters to share videos and photos for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode of its award-winning series, Stomping Grounds. The campaign will run through...
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June 21, 2022
JAM Collective Signs Five New Clients
SAN FRANCISCO – June 21, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – JAM Collective, an accomplished boutique agency specializing in public relations, social media, communications, and strategic partnerships, welcomes five new clients: Front Runner, Manitobah, Nomadix, Opinel and Silipint. The agency celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020. JAM Collective is partnering with these companies, three of...
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June 21, 2022
Clif Bar bought in $2.9 Billion deal with Mondelēz
Global snack food company Mondelēz has revealed plans to buy Clif Bar for an astonishing $2.9 billion. Trading since 1992, Clif Bar has become a global nutrition business generating in excess of $800 million in sales, some of which are routed through the cycling market via distributors. Cycling Industry
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June 17, 2022
BlackStrap Elevates Jim Sanco to VP of Brand Management, Hire Randy Torcom As Brand Director
BEND, OR., (June 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BlackStrap, the leading made-in-the-USA manufacturer of face gear, base layers, and accessories for winter sports, anglers, and outdoor recreationists, today announced the promotion of Jim Sanco to Vice President of Brand and Marketing, and the hiring of Randy Torcom as their new Brand Director....
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June 16, 2022
Grassroots Connect wraps up sold-out and solid Knoxville spring show, sets eyes on fall industry gathering
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (JUNE 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), the national organization working together for the health and growth of independent specialty outdoor retail, closed the curtain on their sold-out spring Grassroots Connect show last week. Gathering 118 attending retailers representing more than 200 storefronts, Grassroots Connect...
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June 16, 2022
Jack Johnson Partners with Outside Interactive, Inc. on a Unique NFT Experience
Boulder, Colorado (June 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outside Interactive, Inc., the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced a partnership with multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jack Johnson to enhance the company’s first NFT with one-of-a-kind musical rewards. Johnson joins Outside to celebrate its first NFT,...
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June 16, 2022
Downlite’s Clive Wilkie – Vice President, QA and Compliance Announces Retirement
Mason, OH /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After a long and illustrious career in textiles, it is with great appreciation and thanks that Downlite announces the retirement of Clive Wilke, Vice President, QA & Compliance. After 52 years in global textile quality assurance, Clive announced his retirement on April 14th. Clive will continue to...
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June 16, 2022
Reima, Global Leader in Functional and Outdoor Kids Clothing, Selects French/West/Vaughan and CGPR to Lead Public Relations Efforts in U.S.
RALEIGH, N.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s 20 largest independently held public relations and integrated marketing agencies, along with operating division CGPR, a public relations agency specializing in the active lifestyle, outdoor, winter sports, fashion, technology and travel sectors, today announced they have been selected in...
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June 15, 2022
Season 5 of Epic Trails Set to Hit US Airwaves, June 30th
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Heliconia, the video production company behind the hit television show Epic Trails, is excited to announce that Season 5 of the Telly Award winning series will premiere on Bally Sports Network on June 30th. Beginning with South Dakota, Season 5 of Epic Trails will feature one awe-inspiring...
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June 15, 2022
Mountainsmith Expands with Three New Hires
Golden, CO (June 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountainsmith, the Colorado-based company that has spent more than 40 years as a leading gear manufacturer specializing in durable goods for hiking and camping, announced today that it has named three new members to their growing team. As the company gears up for...
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June 13, 2022
Bajío Sunglasses Expands 2022 Product Line With New Full-Wrap Frames
New Smyrna Beach, FL (June 13th, 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 added four new frames to its 2022 product line. The new styles combine state-of-the-art frame and lens technology, but also...
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June 13, 2022
Carbitex Expands Flexible Carbon Plate Innovations for Work and Sport
KENNEWICK, Washington (June 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Carbitex – the leader in flexible carbon fiber composites – expands its advancements across its flexible AFX technology platform with two new carbon fiber innovations. AFX anti-puncture (AFX-AP), designed for added protection in the workwear trade market, and AFX Formed, focused on...
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June 13, 2022
Despite the Outdoor Participation Boom, Consumers Aren’t Looking to Spend Money — Unless Something Is on Sale
During The NPD Group’s trend breakfast Friday at Outdoor Retailer Summer in Denver, Matt Powell, the market research company’s senior sports industry adviser, cited data from a recent survey from Civic Science — a partner of NPD — to illustrate consumer behavior. The data revealed several positives for the future...
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June 13, 2022
BCA ambassador Mike Duffy releases U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for Winter 21-22 at 54th Annual International Snowmobile Congress
Boulder, CO June 13, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backcountry Access announces that sled ambassador Mike Duffy of Avalanche1 has completed the U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for winter 21-22. This 21-22 winter report is significant because total U.S. avalanche fatalities (all users) were down 54% as compared to last season. Motorized avalanche fatalities dropped...
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June 13, 2022
Oberalp Group Hires Phil Hoffman and Mike Sohasky
Boulder, CO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, WILD COUNTRY, and EVOLV, announced today that it has added Phil Hoffman as Sales Manager, Mike Sohasky as Key Account Sales Manager, and has promoted Steve Goddard, Michael Casarrubia, and Eric Poore to new roles within the company. Phil Hoffman,...
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June 9, 2022
Thermore Introduces EVOdown® – Half Fibers, Half Insulation, Fully Recycled
Milano, Italy /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Thermore Group was founded in Milan in 1972. Fifty years later, the company is still defending its title as the global insulation specialist for apparel. Thermore’s team includes young talents under the age of 30, which is what allows Thermore to stay ahead of...
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June 9, 2022
How One Man Left His Corporate Career In New York City to Start an Outdoor Resale App
Unlike many people, however, when Kozlowski realized his life was not panning out exactly as he wanted, he decided to do something about it. He, along with his wife Erica and their newborn son Sailor, sold everything and started over. He had a business idea in mind, and, as scary...