Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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November 16, 2021
PAKMULE Hitches Up With Darby Communications
New Braunfels, TX -- November 16, 2021/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - PAKMULE, the maker of hitch-mount cargo carriers, has retained Asheville, NC-based Darby Communications as its PR agency of record. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will work with PAKMULE to introduce their lineup of cargo carriers, attachments, and accessories to a larger audience...
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November 16, 2021
Vail Resorts to Prioritize Pass Holders During Peak Holiday Periods
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 16, 2021 — As Vail Resorts begins to welcome skiers and riders back for a highly anticipated winter, the company is announcing new strategies taking effect during the 2021-22 North American season to enhance the guest experience and prioritize its pass holders. This includes: Limiting lift ticket...
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November 16, 2021
Bern Helmets Partners with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Donating More Than 300 Helmets for Snow and Bike Activities in 2021 & 2022
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (Nov. 16, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bern Helmets, respected internationally for its proprietary street-inspired bike, snow, and action sports helmets, is pleased to announce a partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a nationally recognized nonprofit providing year-round sports and recreational programs for people with disabilities. Between last year...
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November 16, 2021
Miraflora Naturals Announces New CEO
BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 16, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Miraflora Naturals, family-owned and -operated purveyor of 100% organic hemp flower oil products, today announced Zach Glassmith as its new CEO. Glassmith is stepping up from his previous role of director of e-commerce at Miraflora to guide the brand towards continued success during a...
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November 16, 2021
Erem Introduces Biocircular™ Desert Hiking Boots High on Performance and Low on Environmental Impact
HENDERSON, Nev. - Nov. 16, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, a new generation of sustainable hiking boots launches from a father-and-son founding team of environmental footwear innovators: Erem is the first outdoor brand designed from the ground up for desert performance. Co-founder Noah Swartz is a fourth-generation shoemaker who wanted to...
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November 16, 2021
Life Time and the Sea Otter Classic Introduce New Executive Gathering: Sea Otter Classic Summit April 5-7, 2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2021) – Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (“Life Time”) (NYSE: LTH), and the Sea Otter Classic are proud to introduce the Sea Otter Classic Summit, a brand-new global gathering of outdoor industry leaders focused on serving a diversified outdoor industry leadership group. The Summit will assemble...
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November 15, 2021
The Park Service buried its own study on harassment
Despite knowing for years about widespread harassment across the agency and promising to take action, the National Park Service buried an internal study that shed new light on the problem, High Country News has confirmed. The Voices Tour Report, compiled in 2018, described how women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Indigenous and...
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November 15, 2021
Backcountry Access releases “Demystifying Avalanche Concepts” blog series for continued education
Boulder, Colo./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry Access (BCA) is proud to announce a new blog series dubbed “Demystifying avalanche concepts: a boiled-down blog series on snow science research.” The series is aimed at providing education about the latest research in avalanche science and rescue techniques. BCA, a leader in the avalanche safety...
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November 12, 2021
Brunton sold to Wyoming locals
A Wyoming-based pair of inventors and former educators has acquired Brunton, one of the state’s oldest brands. The 127-year-old compass maker, which had most recently been a subsidiary of Sweden-based Fenix, yesterday announced the change in ownership. The new owners, Lauren and David Heerschap of Lander, Wyo., had been educators...
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November 12, 2021
Sea to Summit Welcomes Key Members to the North American Sales Team
Boulder, CO (November 12, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, is excited to announce the addition of three key members to its North American sales team: Bill Chandler, Jaime Buyagawan, and Maggie Doran. Outdoor industry veteran Bill Chandler joins...
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November 12, 2021
Iconic Utah Ski Areas Immortalized by Legendary Ski Map Artist James Niehues Released for Public Purchase
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Nov. 12, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Renowned artist James Niehues, who spent his career crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe, announces the release of a selection of his original paintings and sketches of Utah’s most popular ski areas. This next...
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November 11, 2021
YETI Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021. Net sales increased 23% to $362.6 million, compared to $294.6 million during the same period last year. Direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) channel net sales increased 31% to $197.1 million, compared to $150.4 million in the prior year quarter, driven...
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November 11, 2021
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance launches IndieOutdoor, a national non-profit trade association to empower, elevate and unite independent specialty outdoor retail
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (NOVEMBER 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance today announced the launch of IndieOutdoor (www.IndieOutdoor.com), a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association delivering real-time sales data, local marketing support and a united national voice to all outdoor categories of independent specialty retail. Introduced to a crowd of member...
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November 10, 2021
Ignik Heats Up with New Hires
Bainbridge Island, WA – November 10, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ignik, a brand dedicated to helping people get outside earlier and stay outside longer through sustainable outdoor heating products, proudly welcomes three new members to its growing team. Ryan Flynn has been named the Director of Global Sales, Brandon Ramirez...
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November 10, 2021
Saucony® Appoints Brian Moore as Senior Vice President Of Global Product
WALTHAM, MA (November 10, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) and a leading global performance running and lifestyle brand, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product, effective immediately. In his new role, Moore will be...
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November 10, 2021
Lune Active now distributed in North America by In-Sport Fashions
Canadian distributor In-Sport Fashions distributes Lune Active in North America Lune Active is an Amsterdam-based athleisure apparel brand They are inspired by nature, and driven by powerful women Montreal, Canada /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Lune Active is an athleisure brand committed to creating collections that blur the lines between sportswear and...
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November 9, 2021
Grassroots launches new trade association focused on accurate sales data, advocacy, and marketing
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the 200-door buying group of independent outdoor retailers, this week announced a new project called Indie Outdoor, a nonprofit trade association aiming to harness the collective power of independent outdoor retailers. Outside
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November 9, 2021
Kitsbow Releases Fifth Film of 36 Hours Series
OLD FORT, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2021) — Kitsbow releases “Bear With Us” — the fifth film in the 2021 36 Hours in Kitsbow short film series. Produced by Dave Stanley and Matthew Kellogg, the film follows Katie and Dave Crawford as they head to one of the best single track...
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November 9, 2021
Report: Outdoor Rec Industry Worth $688B in Economic Output in 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released its annual report on the outdoor recreation’s impact on the U.S. economy today. Despite a very tumultuous year in 2020 caused by COVID-19, outdoor recreation still generated $688 billion in economic output and employed 4.3 million people, or 3 percent of...
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November 9, 2021
New report shows first decrease in outdoor industry’s economic power since 2012
The report, “Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2020,” measures the value of the outdoor economy at state and national levels. The report highlights a 19 percent decrease in outdoor-related GDP-add from 2019 to 2020, despite significant gains in a few key recreational activities including RVing and boating. Overall, the...
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November 9, 2021
DPS Skis Selected as Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplace for 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces Award for 2021. The award winners are selected based on an anonymous survey, created...
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November 9, 2021
Polartec Announces 2021 Apex Design Award Winners
(Andover, Mass.) - November 9, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the winners of its 2021 Polartec Apex Design Awards, the annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabric technologies. The winning...
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November 9, 2021
Ascent Protein’s Recovery Water Gains Nationwide Distribution at Sheetz Convenience Stores
DENVER, COLORADO - November 9, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ascent, one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition brands, announces national distribution of its protein beverage, Recovery Water, at Sheetz Convenience Stores. Starting November 2, 2021, Ascent’s Recovery Water will be available at more than 400 Sheetz locations nationwide. Sheetz will...
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November 8, 2021
Cotopaxi CEO ‘Desperate’ to Stop Facebook Scam Ads
Cotopaxi cautions consumers about a recent uptick in fraudulent ‘Cotopaxi Outlet’ ads appearing on social media platforms. This isn’t the first time faux sellers have emulated a major brand claiming to sell quality products at unreal discounts, and it won’t be the last. However, improved targeted ads on social media...
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November 8, 2021
Outdoor Alliance Seeks Public Support for GMUG Draft Forest Plan Recommendations
West-Central Colorado – November 8, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In August, the U.S. Forest Service released the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) Draft Revised Forest Plan, which will provide a framework for how the 2.9 million acres of forest land and its resources will be managed for...