Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 24, 2022
evo Celebrates the Hiring of Xandy Anderson as Head of Vertical Product and New Role for Director Ben Wallace
SEATTLE, Mar. 24, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - evo, the outdoor retail and experiences brand, announces today that outdoor industry veteran, Xandy Anderson will be joining the evo team in March as Head of Vertical Product to lead evo’s owned brand product lines. Anderson will bring more than a dozen years...
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March 24, 2022
37.5Ⓡ Technology Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record
Boulder, CO (March 24, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 37.5Ⓡ Technology, the leader in thermoregulation materials technology, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Purple Orange Brand Communications to manage all PR, SEO, and SEM efforts on behalf of the brand. 37.5’s temperature-regulating technology features the proprietary incorporation of active...
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March 23, 2022
Moosejaw Announces 2022 Outdoor Accelerator Program Winners
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (March 23, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, today announced the winners of its third-annual Outdoor Accelerator Program (MOA). Aimed at boosting startup companies and increasing diversity within the outdoor industry, the company received over 50 submissions, narrowing it...
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March 23, 2022
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to Replace Thunder Quad Chairlift Ahead of 2022-23 Season
(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – MARCH 23, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that it will replace its Thunder quad chairlift with a faster and more powerful detachable quad chairlift ahead of the 2022-23 winter season. JHMR will bid farewell to the original Thunder lift (below)...
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March 22, 2022
Amid War, Humanitarian Crises and Ecological Disasters, LifeStraw Offers a Critical Need: Safe Drinking Water
BALTIMORE (March 22, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - When conflict or environmental disasters force people to flee their homes, access to safe water is critical for survival. Today, LifeStraw®, an innovative, sustainable B Corp, released its 2021 Responsibility Report outlining all of the ways LifeStraw has extended access to safe drinking...
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March 22, 2022
Pioneering TwICEme® Technology Selects Denny, ink. for Brand Communications in North America
Stockholm, Sweden (March 22, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Swedish safe-tech company, Twiceme Technology, today announced the appointment of Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Denny, ink. as its public relations agency of record in North America. Effectively immediately, Denny, ink. will implement a nationwide public relations and integrated media strategy to broaden brand awareness for...
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March 22, 2022
Mizu signs Russell Winfield
Carlsbad, California, March 22nd, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mizu, producer of reusable stainless-steel products for an adventure-rich lifestyle — announced today the signing of snowboard industry icon Russell Winfield to its global ambassador team. Russell started his professional career as a grass roots team rider with Burton snowboards in 1991...
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March 21, 2022
New Yosemite Reservation Requirements for 2022: All You Need to Know
Unusually high construction initiatives will force new reservation requirements for summer 2022, according to Yosemite officials. As concern over Yosemite Valley’s increasing traffic problem mounts and construction projects pile up, park officials responded with a new permit system. Gear Junkie
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March 21, 2022
Hunting Numbers Are Down—So What Does That Mean for Conservation Funding?
Gun and ammunition sales in the U.S. have skyrocketed in recent years. And although it may come as a surprise, this trend has supported conservation activities. Adventure Journal
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March 21, 2022
Rumpl Strengthens Leadership Team with New Hires
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 21, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rumpl, the category leader in premium, technical blankets, announces the hiring of David Visnack as vice president of product and marketing and Ellyn Craven as vice president of finance. These additions round out Rumpl’s leadership team as the brand enters a period of key...
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March 17, 2022
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.
NOVI, Mich. - DexKo Global Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc. (“HiSpec”), located in Mishawaka, IN. Established in 1995, HiSpec designs and provides aluminum and steel wheels, tires, and related accessories to the RV, trailer and transportation industries. The company has earned a reputation for offering the...
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March 17, 2022
Rerouted Receives Seed Funding for Technology Development and Marketing Initiatives
Alburquerque, NM/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rerouted is proudly announcing their first institutional investments from SCAPE Investment Fund 6 & GOS Capital, followed by a number of local angel investors. Rerouted is working to revolutionize the Outdoor Resale Industry by making it easier than ever for people and businesses to buy, sell and...
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March 17, 2022
PHANTOM Glide, Cardiff Snowcraft Team up to Deliver Durable, Eco-friendly Base Treatment for Snowboarders
SALT LAKE CITY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - This winter, PHANTOM Glide, the permanent, single-application base treatment for skis and snowboards, entered into a new partnership with premium snowboard and splitboard company, Cardiff Snowcraft. The two Salt Lake City companies have partnered to offer PHANTOM Glide as a factory applied upgrade to all...
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March 17, 2022
Outdoor Retailer Orvis Appoints Laura Schaffer Vice President – Conservation & Sustainability
MANCHESTER, Vt. (March 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer specializing in fly-fishing gear, dog products and active lifestyle apparel, appoints outdoor industry veteran Laura Schaffer to the newly created role of vice president – conservation and sustainability, effective March 14. In this new role, Schaffer will...
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March 16, 2022
Raccoon Events and Snowsports Industries America Partner to Transform Snowbound Fest into Snowbound Expo
Guilford, UK and Park City, UT (March 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Raccoon Events (Raccoon) and Snowsports Industries America (SIA) are delighted to announce a long-term partnership in conjunction with the B2C event Snowbound. The partnership is a huge win for consumers and exhibitors alike and combines Raccoon’s proven success as a...
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March 16, 2022
Canadian Carbon Fiber Bike Manufacturer, BRIDGE Bike Works, Secures Angel Round Funding From OvareVentures
Los Angeles, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - OvareVentures is adding to its portfolio of outdoor and active brands with an investment in Toronto carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer BRIDGE Bike Works. Bike sales boomed by as much as 120 percent during the pandemic, with consumer expectations refocusing on locally made products. BRIDGE...
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March 16, 2022
Erem™ Steps Up with New Hires to Support Growth
HENDERSON, NV /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Erem, the sustainable desert performance footwear brand, launched by a fourth-generation bootmaker last November, has been on a hiring spree to support the company’s rapid growth. The brand announced four new hires today. “The initial reaction to our products has been incredibly positive and it...
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March 15, 2022
Renowned Ski Map Artist James Niehues Set to Release Original Vermont, New Hampshire, and Idaho Resort Art to the Public on March 17
DENVER (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The inimitable artist responsible for crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe is set to release more than two dozen original artworks of famed resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire and Idaho for public purchase. That artist, James Niehues,...
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March 15, 2022
Vail Resorts increases minimum wage
Back in January, the VR leadership acknowledged the issues and vowed to improve conditions across the board, taking immediate action where possible, such as replacing the General Manager at Stevens Pass and implementing a new bonus structure aimed at retaining workers. Yesterday, Vail announced plans to make serious inroads into the staff...
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March 15, 2022
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces departure of president Rich Hill and thanks him for five years of commitment, service and leadership
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the departure of president Rich Hill. Hill gave the news to Grassroots staff in a heartfelt announcement ahead of the group’s annual board of...
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March 15, 2022
Outdoor Brands And Organizations Come Together To Launch The #RunHikeBike Challenge March 15 – April 15 2022
Brooklyn, NY (March 15, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The In Solidarity Project, a nonprofit aiming to further efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the outdoor industry, will partner with ten outdoor brands and organizations for the first-ever #RunHikeBike challenge; starting today and running through April 15th. The goal of...
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March 15, 2022
icebreaker Appoints Noah Bryan as General Manager of North America
DENVER (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - New Zealand-born natural performance apparel company, icebreaker, recently appointed Noah Bryan as general manager of its fastest-growing region, North America. Bryan is a well-established leader in the outdoor industry who brings a wealth of experience to the icebreaker global leadership team. Most recently,...
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March 15, 2022
Blair Kanis named Cocona Labs President
Boulder, CO (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Cocona Labs, the makers of temperature-regulating 37.5® Technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Blair Kanis as President of Cocona Labs. Kanis ascends to the role of President having served as General Counsel and Director of Sustainability for Cocona Labs since 2020....
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March 14, 2022
Vail Resorts Sees Improving Trend In Skier Visits
Vail Resorts, Inc. said season-to-date through March 6, 2022, total skier visits were up 11.7% compared to the prior year’s season-to-date period and up 2.8% compared to the fiscal year 2020 season-to-date period. Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. was $223.4 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2022...
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March 14, 2022
American Outdoor Brands to Acquire Grilla Grills
American Outdoor Brands, an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, forged an agreement to purchase Grilla Grills, a privately owned provider of barbecue grills, Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills, smokers, accessories and modular outdoor kitchens. The transaction amounted to $27 million in cash, or approximately $24...