Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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May 8, 2022
OROS Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record
Portland, OR (April 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – OROS, the innovator of next-generation thermal apparel, is pleased to partner with Purple Orange Digital Communications to manage digital PR strategy and execution on behalf of the brand. Launched in 2013 by co-founders Michael Markesbery and Rithvik Venna, OROS develops and manufactures new technologies...
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May 6, 2022
Led by online sales, GoPro revenue rises 71% in Q1
GoPro Inc. revenue grew 71% year-over-year in the first quarter buoyed by online sales that jumped 224% in the same period. Revenue was $204 million for the three months ending March 31, compared with $119 million in Q1 2020. GoPro.com revenue increased to $82 million, which was 40% of the...
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May 5, 2022
Vista Outdoor Announces Plan to Separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products Segments Into Two Independent, Publicly-Traded Companies
ANOKA, Minn., May 5, 2022 - Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: VSTO) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly-traded companies. The Company expects to create these companies through a tax-free...
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May 5, 2022
United Sports Brands Acquires Iconic Cycling Brand PEARL iZUMi
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA and LOUISVILLE, CO (May 5, 2022) — United Sports Brands (“USB”), a global leader in sports performance and protective products, today announced that it has acquired PEARL iZUMi USA (“PEARL iZUMi”), an iconic manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join USB’s portfolio...
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May 5, 2022
SOREL and prAna Release Limited-Edition Collab Inspired By Movement
PORTLAND, Ore., and CARLSBAD, Calif. - May 5, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SOREL Footwear, known for blending function and fashion, and prAna, a leader in sustainable, outdoor apparel, announced today the launch of a limited-edition collaboration inspired by movement. The footwear and activewear collection fuses Earth-conscious craftsmanship and bold design. Product names...
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May 5, 2022
Modern Pentathlon Obstacle Discipline for LA 2028
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: May 2, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Two obstacle sport disciplines have been selected for testing to replace riding in Modern Pentathlon. Modern Pentathlon was introduced at the 1912 Olympic Games by the founder of the Modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin to identify the best all-around athlete....
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May 5, 2022
Matador Encourages Adventurers to “Travel Hard” with Thousand Dollar Gear Giveaway
BOULDER, Colo. (May 5, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, has revealed its new “Travel Hard” campaign. Anchored by a $1,000 gear giveaway for one lucky winner, the campaign builds on the spirit of travel returning for many, post-pandemic. “We engineer purpose-built equipment for...
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May 4, 2022
Buddy Debuts Affordable Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for American Alpine Club Members
RICHMOND, VA (May 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Buddy today announced the rollout of a new member benefit: Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance program, underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. AAC members and their dependents can now purchase affordable AD&D coverage with limits from $50,000...
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May 3, 2022
GSM Outdoors continues foray into fishing sector
GSM Outdoors has taken over the Bill Lewis Rat L-Trap brand of baits. It follows its first acquisition in the sector of Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits late last year. At the time its Vice President of Sales, Zach Henderson, told Angling International it was working on several additional acquisitions. Angling...
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May 3, 2022
Eddie Bauer Appoints Christopher Bevans as Creative Director
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 3, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Eddie Bauer, the iconic outdoor brand, today announced the appointment of Christopher Bevans as its new Creative Director, where he will bring his vision and expertise to spearhead product design. In his new role, Bevans will bring his experience in sportswear and textiles to...
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May 3, 2022
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Kicks off 2022 Artist Search
Louisville, CO (May 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality technical gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, along with festival partner and multifunctional headwear brand BUFF, announced today that entries are now being accepted from emerging and established artists and...
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May 3, 2022
Headsweats Rolls Out New Spring Collection Featuring Brand Updates
BOULDER, Colo. (May 3, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Headsweats, the leader in high performance headwear, launched the Spring Collection featuring new designs and colors, along with the first appearance of Headsweats’ updated logo. Just in time for warmer weather and the return to outdoor sports, the brand is introducing new...
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May 2, 2022
Are User Fees a Fair Solution for Public Lands Management?
Federal agencies, like the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), use entrance and amenity fees to fund operations and limit visitation numbers at crowded destinations. After the the BLM enacted an entrance fee and reservation system for the main loop road in Red Rock National Conservation Area...
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May 2, 2022
Teton Gravity Research Drops Official Trailer For New Mountain Bike Film Esperanto
(Jackson, Wyo. – May 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Teton Gravity Research, the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, has unveiled the trailer for its new film Esperanto, which explores how mountain bikers can share their stoke of the sport through the universal language of two-wheels no matter...
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April 29, 2022
Sorel Drives Columbia Sportswear’s Earnings Beat, Aims to Become a Billion-Dollar Brand
Columbia Sportswear just beat earnings expectations for the first quarter, largely driven by its Sorel brand. The Portland, Ore.-based company reported a net income growth of 20% to $66.8 million in Q1, with diluted earnings per share of $1.03. Net sales increased 22% to $761.5 million, compared to Q1 of...
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April 29, 2022
Patagonia Joins Lawsuit Against Forest Service to Stop Logging in Los Padres Nat’l Forest
A forest thinning project approved by the U.S. Forest Service threatens to cut down virgin forests on two California peaks. A host of entities, including Patagonia, aim to stop what they call the ‘commercial logging’ initiative. GearJunkie
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April 29, 2022
Osprey’s Layne Rigney Stepping Down as CEO
Osprey Packs announced Thursday that CEO Layne Rigney will leave the company at the end of the day following nearly six years. Rigney joined Osprey in 2016 as president and assumed the role of CEO in 2018. During his tenure, he oversaw the acquisition of Osprey Europe from its former...
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April 28, 2022
Columbia Sportswear Raises Earnings Guidance On Q1 Beat
Columbia Sportswear Company’s earnings rose 20 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on a 22 percent revenue gain. The company raised its EPS guidance for the year, with earnings topping Wall Street targets. Among brands, the largest gain came from Sorel, up 37 percent year-over-year, followed by Columbia, up 22...
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April 28, 2022
Outdoor Sports Insurance Shares Best Crime-Prevention Practices Amid 50% Rise in Theft Claims
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Thursday, April 28, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – With headline-making robberies of cycling, skiing, and outdoor retailers becoming a common occurrence, Outdoor Sports Insurance (outdoorsportsins.com) is encouraging outdoor businesses and specialty retailers to reexamine their security practices amidst a nationwide rise in outdoor equipment theft. “With the pandemic, there has not...
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April 28, 2022
Moosejaw Launches Outdoor Gear Rental Program Shipping Direct to Consumer’s Destination At No Cost Easing Entry to Outdoor Experience
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (April 28, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, recently launched its gear rental program that ships to any destination in the continental US, expanding the rental option to outdoor lovers not close to a gear rental store. Outbound and return...
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April 27, 2022
LIVSN Designs Introduces New Women’s Trail Tights
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - LIVSN Designs (https://livsndesigns.com), an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, today announces the launch of the new Women's Trail Tights. After much anticipation for LIVSN to release a women's line, the Trail Tights are the first...
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April 27, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods And Public Land Pilot In-Store Buy-Back Program
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Public Lands, its new specialty outdoor retailer concept, will pilot an in-store buy-back program for select hard outdoor gear (including hard and soft goods) in select markets. SGBMedia
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April 27, 2022
How The Ski And Snowboard Industry Is Changing In 2022 (And What Comes Next)
Over recent seasons, we’ve seen developments in sustainability, especially on the resort level; the business side of lift ticket sales; technology, including how we navigate the mountain; avalanche and backcountry awareness as more people took to self-guided tours of the slopes during the pandemic; the hard and soft goods business;...
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April 27, 2022
Helen Of Troy’s Home And Outdoor Segment Q4 Sales Climb 30 Percent
Helen Of Troy said sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, increased 29.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 28, to $210.8 million. The growth was driven by an increase in Organic business of $24.7 million, or 15.2 percent and growth from the...
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April 27, 2022
Outdoor Foundation Announces Four New Thrive Outside Communities, Growing National Network to 12 Regions
Boulder, Colorado, April 27, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Outdoor Foundation today announced its third cohort of Thrive Outside Communities in Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., growing the Thrive Outside Initiative to 12 regions nationwide. The Outdoor Foundation also welcomed two new funders, Amazon and Carhartt, as Thrive Outside Community Leadership Partners....