Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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June 7, 2022
Guidesly Invests in its Guides with Free Custom Websites
Jun. 7, 2022 (BOSTOM, MA)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Guidesly, the leading platform connecting anglers with guides, today announces they have created over 130 free custom websites for new guides. The websites help saves guides thousands of dollars on hosting, SSL, web design, and marketing fees and make it easier than ever for...
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June 7, 2022
New Happy Boost™ Lens from Spy+ Optic Uses Artificial Intelligence to Redefine the Color Enhancing Lens Category
Carlsbad, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SPY+ Optic continues to innovate by using artificial intelligence to create HAPPY BOOST™ - a sun lens that enhances color by 30% more than the naked eye and twice that of any premium sunglass lens on the market. Incorporating the HAPPY® Lens technology, the only...
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June 6, 2022
E-Bikes on Shaky Ground in National Parks Pending Environmental Review
E-bike owners can still ride on national park trails previously reserved for human-powered travel — for now. A District of Columbia federal judge ruled that the National Park Service (NPS) can keep its existing rules in place for e-bike use on trails, but must now conduct its own environmental impact...
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June 6, 2022
Victor Capital Partners Announces Sale of PrimaLoft, Inc. To Compass Diversified
NEW YORK-- Victor Capital Partners (“Victor Capital”), a leading middle market private equity firm investing in branded, mission-driven companies in specialty consumer, industrial technology, and business service industries, today announced that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PrimaLoft, Inc. (“PrimaLoft” or “the Company”) to Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI). PrimaLoft is the world...
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June 6, 2022
Rumpl Announces New Vendor Partnership with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 6, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Rumpl, the category leader in premium, technical blankets, announces its partnership as a new vendor partner with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of independent specialty outdoor retail. Each year Grassroots Outdoor Alliance vets and offers...
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June 6, 2022
Gathr Outdoors Acquires WaterPORT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 6, 2022 -- Gathr Outdoors, a family of outdoor, camp and recreation brands committed to celebrating shared outdoor experiences, announced today its acquisition of Vista, Calif.-based WaterPORT™, a maker of on-the-go, self-pressurized water tanks for outdoor adventures. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT's innovative collection of tanks, high-pressure nozzles,...
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June 3, 2022
Oboz and Black Folks Camp Too Release Digital Education Initiative
Bozeman, Mont., (June 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oboz Footwear and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today released its first in a series of footwear focused videos as part BFCT’s Digital Education Initiative (DEI). The Digital Education Initiative is a key element to BFCT’s mission to educate more Black folks, as well...
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June 2, 2022
CamelBak® Partners With UTMB® Mont Blanc And UTMB World Series
PETALUMA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, CamelBak, the global leader in personal hydration products, and the UTMB World Series have announced a multi-year global partnership beginning in 2022. As the official supplier for hydration packs, filtration systems, sports bottles and drinkware, CamelBak will bring its best-in-class innovation to the Series for...
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June 2, 2022
Rossignol Group to open new Canadian headquarters
Park City, UT, June 2, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rossignol Group will relocate its Canadian-based headquarters from Montreal to Bromont, QC next month. A global leader in winter sports equipment and home to Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, and LOOK brands, the move signals a return to the brands’ Canadian roots in the Brome...
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June 1, 2022
GoDigital Acquires Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores
GoDigital Media Group LLC has acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), an outdoor apparel brand and retailer, and Bob’s Stores, a retailer of apparel, footwear and workwear from U.K.-based Frasers Group plc. Inside Outdoor
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June 1, 2022
Priority Bicycles Teams Up with You Are Not Alone Murals to Raise Awareness and Funds for Mental Health Organization, NAMI-NYC
New York, NY (June 1, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –NYC-based Priority Bicycles announces the Priority Delivers Fundraiser in partnership with You Are Not Alone Murals (YANAM) and will direct all proceeds to the mental health organization, NAMI-NYC. Throughout May, Priority Bicycles rolled out a special initiative in support of Mental Health Awareness Month...
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June 1, 2022
Swiftwick’s FLITE XT® TRAIL earns Outside Editors’ Choice Award
Franklin, TN /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Swiftwick is excited to announce that their FLITE XT® TRAIL sock, launched in March 2022, has earned Outside’s coveted Editors’ Choice Award after months of rigorous testing. The FLITE XT TRAIL was designed by Swiftwick to tackle the unique challenges of outdoor trail adventures. Proprietary...
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May 31, 2022
Nester Hosiery recognized for Manufacturing Excellence by North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Mt. Airy, NC, (May 31, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks and parent company of the Farm to Feet sock brand, was recently recognized by North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) with a 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Award for Sustainable Manufacturing. The...
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May 31, 2022
Industrial Revolution Announces Sales Force Expansion in Key Territory
Seattle, WA – May 31, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor products, is pleased to announce another important expansion of its sales team with the addition of the Virginia-based Taku Agency. The Taku Agency is led by Beaty Jackson, an outdoor industry veteran who...
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May 31, 2022
Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans for their continued expansion of their RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the acquisition...
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May 31, 2022
Camber Outdoors Announces 2021/2022 Survey System Results
BOULDER, Colo. (May 31, 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 groundbreaking results from Camber’s most recent industry survey, which showcases and celebrates the advances and progress of Camber Partners over the past two years. Initial...
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May 31, 2022
Five V Capital Invests in Leading Global Adventure Equipment Company Sea to Summit
Perth, Australia /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sea to Summit Pty Ltd (the “Company”), the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is pleased to announce that Australia-based investment firm, Five V Capital, has signed an agreement to become the majority shareholder in the Company. Sea to Summit holds a...
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May 24, 2022
PeopleForBikes’ Final Mile Is a Playbook for Accelerating U.S. Bike Networks
BOULDER, COLO. (May 24, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Can U.S. cities move faster, more efficiently and more equitably to build better mobility networks for residents nationwide? The answer is yes, proven by the work of PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy organization, following two years of partnership and action in five...
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May 24, 2022
Fischer welcomes Jeff Moody as New England Territory Rep for Fischer, UVEX and OneWay
AUBURN, NH (May 24, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fischer is pleased to announce that Jeff Moody will be returning to the role of brand representative for the New England Territory for winter 2022/23. Fischer is excited about Moody’s addition to the team because of his deep knowledge of the Fischer brand and...
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May 24, 2022
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces Gabe Maier as new president
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (MAY 24, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), the national organization working together for the health and growth of independent specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the hiring of Gabe Maier as president. Maier brings significant experience and legacy knowledge to the role, having worked with the Grassroots Outdoor...
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May 24, 2022
Novata and Climate Neutral Announce Partnership to Provide Private Companies with Carbon Data Solution Through Integrated Emissions Estimator
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – May 24, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Novata, the leading ESG data management platform built for the private markets, and Climate Neutral, a pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working with brands and consumers to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, today announce a strategic partnership to provide the private...
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May 23, 2022
Cotopaxi Taps Damien Huang As President
Salt Lake City, UT. May 23, 2022 — Outdoor gear brand and certified B Corporation™, Cotopaxi is honored to announce the appointment of its first ever President, Damien Huang, reporting to and working alongside CEO and Founder Davis Smith. On the heels of Cotopaxi’s recent announcement of Marissa Magno as...
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May 20, 2022
Outside Inc. Lays Off 15% of Staff as It Transitions to Digital
Outside Inc. told staff on Friday that it would be laying off around 15% of its 580-person workforce––between 85 to 90 people––as the bundled publisher continues its transition to a primarily digital company, the Denver Business Journal reported Friday. The media company, which is composed of 36 individual publishers including Backpacker, Ski...
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May 20, 2022
Thoughts on Outside’s Layoffs, Outdoor Media, and Adventure Journal
Anyone who is surprised by the news that Outside is reducing its stable of magazines and laying off approximately fifteen percent of its staff was not paying attention. Adventure Journal
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May 19, 2022
Dozens of Outdoor Brands Commit to Ambitious Climate Accords
The coalition of 70 Scandinavian outdoor brands aligned its membership with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) global warming recommendations. SOG will now require member brands to commit to a maximum 1.5-degree C global warming target in 2022. Specifically, the brands will comply with the UNFCCC’s Race to Zero...