Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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April 13, 2022
Workers Organize America’s First Climbing Gym Union
Workers at Movement Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, recently announced the imminent certification of their climbing gym union, reportedly the first in the United States. The process was overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency that enforces the National Labor Relations Act and “protects the...
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April 13, 2022
Wind Energy Company Cited for Killing More Than 150 Eagles
NextEra Energy subsidiary, ESI Energy, was fined $8 million and sentenced to 5 years’ probation after being charged with three counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The act states it’s illegal to kill or harm eagles. Gear Junkie
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April 13, 2022
REI 2021 Financial Results vs. 2019
REI reported its 2021 financial results Tuesday and the numbers provide good insight into just how much the outdoor industry is growing – especially compared to Before Times. REI’s 2021 revenue totaled $3.7 billion, a 20% increase over 2019. Shop Eat Surf
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April 13, 2022
Thule Opens Second North American Brand Store in Vancouver, Canada
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Thule, a global leader in products designed for an active lifestyle, officially opened its first Canadian brand store in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Thule Store Vancouver is the second North American brand store opened by Thule in the last six months, with Thule Store Denver opening in June...
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April 13, 2022
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Reports Successful Winter 2021/22 Season
(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – APRIL 13, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the close of another successful winter season. The 2021-22 season wrapped up April 10th with 334 inches of total snowfall, below JHMR’s average of 500 inches for the past five years. Despite a slow...
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April 13, 2022
Mizu Announces its Beach and Park Clean-Up Program
Carlsbad, California, April 13th, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Mizu, producer of reusable stainless steel products for an adventure-rich lifestyle announced its new no-cost program to inspire non-profits to organize beach or park clean ups as summer approaches. The program offers free product donations to qualified non-profit organizations that hold...
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April 12, 2022
TwICEme Technology teams up with O’NEAL to offer a Safer Mountain Biking Helmet
Stockholm, Sweden (April 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Swedish safe-tech company Twiceme Technology is announcing, today, their new partnership with motocross and mountain bike protective apparel and accessories company, O’NEAL. Twiceme Technology will be integrated into O’NEAL’s latest mountain bike helmet that will be part of the 2023 collection. The partnership represents...
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April 11, 2022
Vail Resorts Announces Affordable Employee Housing Investments
Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of the company’s strategic focus on investing in the employee experience. Shop Eat Surf
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April 11, 2022
Pickleball Startup, Baddle, Announces Multiyear Agreement for New Line of National Hockey League Branded Pickleball Gear
Los Angeles (April 11, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Baddle, a rapidly growing pickleball brand launched in 2021, is expanding its portfolio with an exclusive multiyear licensing agreement to produce National Hockey League-branded pickleball gear. NHL-branded pickleball paddles, paddle covers and grips will be available in Q2 (with wholesale preorders starting...
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April 8, 2022
Can Blockchain Help Save the Wilderness? These Groups Think So
Cryptocurrency and the technology around it has gained a reputation as an environmental disaster. Armed with computer savvy and more efficient tech, a new class of conservation groups think it could be a force for good. Outside Business Journal
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April 7, 2022
Good To-Go Expands Sales, Marketing & Operations
[Kittery, ME, April 7, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –Good To-Go, the award-winning, Maine-based dehydrated gourmet meal brand, has expanded its staff with six new key hires in operations, sales and marketing, ensuring it continues to offer customers and retail partners top-notch service and support. Vice President of Sales, Matt Andrews. Matt joins Good...
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April 7, 2022
Wild Rye Launches Spring Collection and Partners with OutsidePR
Sun Valley, ID (April 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wild Rye, the women-founded, women-led and women-specific mountain bike, snowsports and outdoor apparel company, today announced its new Spring ‘22 Collection drop, along with its public relations partnership with boutique consumer and outdoor lifestyle public relations agency, OutsidePR. Created to inspire...
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April 6, 2022
Over Half of U.S. Waters Are Too Polluted to Swim or Fish
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a case brought before under the “shadow docket” — essentially a case decided quickly, without the usual arguments before the court — that peeled back important parts of the Clean Water Act, essentially granting heavy industry a major victory. The...
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April 6, 2022
Mountain Hardwear Releases New Trail-Focused Apparel and Jackets
Richmond, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and athletes, has introduced the new Trail Sender™ collection and the Kor Airshell™ series, an evolution of its popular Kor collection. Building upon the success of its PCT and JMT backpacking packs last...
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April 5, 2022
New Forest Service E-Bike Ruling: Potential Access to Non-Motorized Trails
The directive provides more explicit e-bike guidance but also floats the possibility of granting e-bike access to traditionally motor-free trails on a case-by-case basis. Regional authorities, environmental analysis, and public input will all be necessary to determine whether expanded eMTB access is desirable at the local level. Gear Junkie
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April 4, 2022
Kitsbow Announces 2022 Ambassador Team
Old Fort, N.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kitsbow Cycling Apparel announces its 2022 Kitsbow Ambassador Team, comprising a diverse group of 29 women and 30 men who were selected because of their passions for cycling, involvement in their local communities, and their work to get more people on bikes. Kitsbow’s 2022...
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April 4, 2022
Snowsports Industries of America Focuses on Tangible Climate Change Action with ClimateUnited Month
Park City, Utah (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries of America (SIA) is pleased to announce the first ever ClimateUnited Month, April 2022. This entire month will be dedicated to reinforcing SIA’s commitment to uniting and mobilizing the winter outdoor industry to take action against climate change through educational sessions, industry...
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April 4, 2022
The Futurist Project Acquires Leadership Lab; Opens Registration
(April 4, 2022, Denver, Colorado)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –The outdoor industry’s newest leadership learning house, The Futurist Project, has acquired Leadership Lab. Founded in 2021, Leadership Lab is a virtual three month program for individuals just breaking into their careers in the outdoor industry as well as those who currently hold entry level...
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April 4, 2022
29,148.70 Pounds of Trash and Counting
Two Harbors, MN — April 4, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – New crew, same mission. Since 2017, the Granite Gear Grounds Keepers have removed almost 30,000 pounds of trash from our trails, beaches, parks, waterways, and public lands. The majority of that is micro trash, including bar wrappers, bottle lids, and toilet...
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April 4, 2022
Cotopaxi Releases 2021 Impact Report
Salt Lake City, UT. (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – B Corp and mission-driven brand Cotopaxi, today released its annual Global Reporting Initiative core Impact Report. The report aims to provide a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the brand’s approach to sustainability topics such as supply chain management, diversity, equity, and inclusion,...
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April 4, 2022
Nester Hosiery elevates Anderson to VP of Finance
Mt. Airy, NC, (April 4, 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, has promoted Donna Anderson to Vice President of Finance. “Donna has skillfully guided us through the challenges posed by the pandemic and helped...
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April 4, 2022
Solo Stove Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record
Grapevine, TX (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, announced Purple Orange Digital Communications as the company’s new Public Relations Agency of Record. Purple Orange agency, based out of Jackson Hole, WY, will oversee all media communications for the brand,...
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April 4, 2022
Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of ‘Stomping Grounds’ Series Inspired by America’s Boating Culture
MIAMI, Fla., April 4, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the debut of its award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, on Waypoint TV. Following the success of last year’s 3-episode pilot phase on YouTube, Stomping Grounds takes flight on the streaming service on April 9th, with...
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April 2, 2022
Family-owned campgrounds snapped up by private investors, boosting sale prices and site rates
Family-owned campgrounds that were purchased for well less than $1 million just a few years ago are now being snapped up by investors for several million dollars. Parents who had planned to transfer park ownership to their children now find themselves with an asset that is either too valuable to...
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March 31, 2022
Newly Elected Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Board Members and New Board Chair Poised to Deliver Immediate Business Value, Facilitate Long-Term Industry Innovation
Park City, UTAH (March 31, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Four new Directors have been elected to the SIA Board and a new Chair has been appointed, as SIA balances delivering immediate business value and working with its member companies to spot trends that matter, facilitate industry-wide strategy, and innovate to ensure...