Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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February 1, 2022
Nikwax and Nick Brown Invest in the Future
Wadhurst, UK (February 1st, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Building on 45 years of Nikwax history Today is a historic day for the Nikwax brand. After 45 years of being owner and founder, Nick Brown is passing control to his employees, on three continents, by selling his business to their newly formed...
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February 1, 2022
Boatsetter Selects Backbone Media as Public Relations Partner
Fort Lauderdale, Florida /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The global leader in online peer-to-peer boatrentals, Boatsetter, has partnered with Backbone Media for PR efforts. Founded in 2012 by Jaclyn Baumgarten with the goal of democratizing the boating experience, Boatsetter aims to make boating affordable and accessible to anyone by connecting boat owners...
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February 1, 2022
Bodega x Helinox Natural Habitat Collection
February 1, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Helinox and Bodega today introduce the new Natural Habitat Collection with Bodega-inspired designs across a set of Helinox’s premium packable outdoor furniture. Revisioning camouflage as a product of our environment with reference to falling leaves and the fences, broken glass and concrete of the...
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February 1, 2022
The Future of Winter Sports & New Salewa Ortles Collection FW 22/23
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain sports are currently undergoing major changes. The Alps have a fascinating allure and are attracting more and more visitors. This creates new risks and opportunities – for mountain sports, for the environment, for regions and for the retail industry. What should the future of mountain sports look...
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January 31, 2022
Black Creek Outfitters thanks employees, community, and industry as Butler family closes the book on four decades of retail success
Jacksonville, Florida (January 31, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Creek Outfitters, a recognized leader in specialty outdoor retail for nearly 40 years, is closing their doors after concluding a family sale of their lakeside retail property. The decision to close their doors concludes one of the historic runs in outdoor...
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January 31, 2022
Nikwax Continues Lifelong Commitment to Sustainability, Announcing Roadmap for Next Three Years
[Seattle, WA, January 31, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has released its sustainability report for the next 3 years. As the leading brand in PFC-free aftercare products, Nikwax understands it has a fundamental responsibility to preserve the...
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January 31, 2022
Snow Peak and Rumpl Partner Again to Launch an Updated Fire-Resistant Blanket
PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan 31, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Snow Peak, the leading Japanese outdoor design brand, and Rumpl, the leader in technical blankets, are teaming up to announce the launch of the next generation limited-edition NanoLoft® Takibi Blanket. The brands’ Portland-based teams first collaborated in 2020 to design a...
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January 28, 2022
The North Face Just Had its Best Quarter Ever: Here’s How the Brand’s New Leader Plans to Build on That Success
First the first time ever, The North Face surpassed $1 billion in sales, with revenues of more than $1.2 billion in Q3. This marked the best quarter in the brand’s history, with global revenues up 27% above pre-pandemic levels. The growth comes as the brand gears up to welcome a new global...
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January 28, 2022
VF’s Q3 Earnings Tops Wall Street’s Targets, Sales Jump 22 Percent
VF Corp. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 45 percent in the third quarter ended December 31 and topped Wall Street’s estimates. Sales grew 22 percent led by 28 percent growth at The North Face. Sales grew 8 percent at Vans, 11 percent at Timberland, and 4 percent at...
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January 27, 2022
Iconic specialty outdoor retailer launches national search for new hire to learn the ropes of retail – and potentially take ownership
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (January 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The founder and owner of Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis’ original outdoor store, this week released an open letter to the industry with an unusual business proposition – to find, hire and train a general manager who can also potentially take full ownership of...
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January 27, 2022
DUER Announces Grand Reopening of Denver Location and Strategic Expansion of US Retail Locations
Denver, CO (Jan. 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DUER, the brand that's aiming to be the next big apparel story out of Canada's west coast – is proud to announce the grand reopening of its Denver, Colorado storefront and the planned opening of four additional retail locations in 2022. DUER...
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January 27, 2022
Nester Hosiery bolsters support of brands and licenses with key promotions
Mt. Airy, NC, (January 27, 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 made several promotions to strengthen the support of its branded and licensed business units. Among the promotions, Chris Nitzsche was...
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January 27, 2022
Phunkshun Partners With ENDVR to Drive Expanded Sales in 2022
Denver, CO (January 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Phunkshun Wear, a Colorado-based company committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear that delivers uncompromising performance and protection, today announced they have partnered with online product education and sales platform ENDVR to drive sell-through to help boost sales numbers ahead of a busy 2022...
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January 27, 2022
Access Fund Partners with Backcountry to Fund Climbing Conservation Grants
BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Access Fund, the not-for-profit rock climbing advocacy organization, and Backcountry, a premier outdoor specialty retailer, are thrilled to announce a new partnership. Backcountry’s generous sponsorship of Access Fund’s Climbing Conservation Grant program will support ground-level impact at local climbing areas, empowering local climbers...
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January 27, 2022
Golf Genius and RepSpark Announce Partnership
Orlando, FL, January 27, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Golf Genius Software and RepSpark Systems today announced a partnership that will extend the capabilities of Golf Genius Golf Shop by integrating with RepSpark’s B2B eCommerce Wholesale Platform with access to more than 40 golf apparel and equipment manufacturers, including Peter Millar,...
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January 27, 2022
Floyd’s of Leadville Launches NEW SportsCreams
Leadville, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Athlete-focused CBD products leader, Floyd’s of Leadville is expanding its lineup of topical creams with new SportsCreams, including full spectrum, and warming and cooling isolate options. Perfect for soothing sore muscles post-workout, or for keeping your skin and body feeling healthy throughout the day, SportsCream...
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January 27, 2022
Peace Vans Partners with WH inc. as Agency of Record for Public Relations
January 27, 2022 (Seattle, WA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - WH inc., an industry-leading marketing and communications agency, today announced the addition of Seattle-based Peace Vans to its growing portfolio of clients that provide inspiration and gear to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. As Peace Vans’ Public Relations agency of record, WH...
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January 26, 2022
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon to shutter last two US locations, both in Bay Area
C'est la vie: French sporting goods retailer Decathlon plans to permanently close its last two stores in the U.S., located in San Francisco and the East Bay. Effective March 15 the retailer will lay off 32 employees across both the San Francisco store at 2300 16th St. and the Emeryville...
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January 26, 2022
Dave and Matt Vans Accelerates Growth with Acquisition of Two Facilities
GYPSUM, Colo. – Jan. 26, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Dave & Matt Vans, the ‘lifestyle vehicle’ company that builds and rents vans featuring everything you need and nothing you don’t, announces the purchase of two Colorado-based facilities, increasing its production capabilities by more than five-times its current capacity. Now, Dave...
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January 26, 2022
Grassroots specialty shops grew 29 percent in sales last year, according to new report
Grassroots members came into the first quarter of 2021 riding a wave of sales growth from the back half of 2020, the numbers show, and posted year-over-year increases of 28 percent by the end of Q2. The back half of 2021 brought similarly healthy sales trends with the help of...
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January 26, 2022
Decathlon Announces New Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO (January 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Fabien Derville, Chairman of the board of Decathlon, announces the appointment of Barbara Martin Coppola as Chief Executive Officer of the group. Decathlon is a world leading designer and distributor of products and services dedicated to sport, now present in 70 countries. She...
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January 26, 2022
Therm-a-Rest celebrates 50 years of sleeping under the stars
SEATTLE, WA. (Jan. 26, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Therm-a-Rest® has been leading the industry with award-winning outdoor sleeping gear since 1971 when it introduced the first self-inflating sleeping pad to the market. In 2022, the iconic outdoor brand celebrates its 50th anniversary and five decades of industry-leading innovation and helping...
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January 26, 2022
OrthoLite Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Record Growth
AMHERST, Mass. (January 26, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - OrthoLite® celebrates its 25th anniversary celebration in 2022 on the heels of back-to-back, record-setting growth years. Demonstrating the global scale and endurance of the company’s value proposition, 2021 was the best year in the history of the company – even amidst the...
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January 26, 2022
Polartec Launches ‘Outdoors are for Everyone’
(Andover, Mass.) - January 26, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, launches a new digital campaign showcasing the diversity of those who share the universal love and joy of natural places. Headlined by a two-minute video set...
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January 25, 2022
These Are the Outdoor Brands That Will Win in 2022 — and How Retailers Will Tackle Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges
While the impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic, an unintended and unexpected win for the outdoor market has been the fresh group of enthusiasts discovering the benefits of being outside. As COVID-19 ramped up stateside in 2020, so did the numbers of people heading outdoors, but many wondered if...