Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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November 22, 2021
ORCA Wins USA TODAY 10Best Readers Choice Award
NASHVILLE, TN (Nov. 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - ORCA Coolers & Drinkware, the U.S. based manufacturer of coolers and outdoor drinkware, won the coveted USA TODAY 10Best Readers Choice Award for its Walker Tote. The soft sided cooler placed among the top ten for “Best Gifts for Road Trippers.” The...
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November 22, 2021
Facemask Sales Surging, Becoming New SKU
And even though some mask restrictions might be waning, with the ongoing Delta surge many companies are still seeing sales rise. And the stigma of masks has received a facelift as well, with balaclavas and other traditional face coverings are becoming part of skiers and riders’ kits alongside skis, boots,...
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November 22, 2021
Adventure Ready Brands Acquires Outdoor, Emergency Lighting Brand, LuminAID
LITTLETON, N.H. (Nov 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Adventure Ready Brands, which markets a range of best-in-class first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products, announces the acquisition of LuminAID, maker of a variety of solar-powered lighting and charging solutions for the outdoors and emergency use. The transaction closed on...
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November 19, 2021
AllGear Launches ‘Comprehensive Sustainability Score’
NOV. 19, 2021 | LOS ANGELES, CALIF. /OUTDOORS SPORTSWIRE/ - AllGear, a division of Lola Digital Media, today announced an initiative focused on sustainability. The Comprehensive Sustainability Score (CSS) rates products and manufacturers based on multiple metrics, from materials used, to shipping practices, to packaging waste. "We developed CSS to...
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November 18, 2021
Exped USA Revolutionizes Outdoor Sleep Comfort by Simplifying the Selection Process
Tacoma, WA - November 18, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - EXPED USA, a subsidiary of EXPED AG of Zurich, Switzerland, is pleased to share the upcoming launch of its innovative backpacking mat line. The new line not only meets the needs of outdoor adventurers, providing a comfortable night’s sleep, but reimagines...
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November 18, 2021
Introducing the Brompton P Line: Next level frame. Next level componentry. A next level ride.
18th November 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Since its introduction in 2005, the Brompton Superlight has given Brompton users the option for a lighter bike to get from A-B. By using different materials in its construction, the Superlight emphasised the Brompton’s ability to be folded down and carried, saving owners time...
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November 18, 2021
Yosemite’s largest campground shutters for years-long rehabilitation work
Three of Yosemite’s campgrounds — Tuolumne Meadows, Bridalveil Creek and Crane Flat — will be closed as they undergo extensive renovations. There will be no camping available at all three sites during the closures. Tuolumne Meadows will see the longest closure, as the National Park Service says that it will...
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November 18, 2021
GU Energy Labs Announces Leadership Changes
Berkeley, Calif. — November 18, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - GU Energy Labs, a leader in the endurance sports nutrition market, announced the promotion of Magdalena Boulet to President. This appointment represents an investment in the future of GU leadership that will sharpen its focus on innovation and growth. “Magda’s long history...
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November 18, 2021
NEMO’s 100K Polybag Elimination Project Wins New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Sustainability Slam
{Dover, NH—November 16, 2021} /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -NEMO, an award-winning designer of outdoor gear and accessories that are built to improve the experience of adventure, has won another award for its 100K Polybag Elimination Project, this time, from New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR). Earlier this year, the project was awarded...
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November 18, 2021
Introducing FLATED: Inflatable Automotive, Outdoor, and Pet Gear Set to Revolutionize Road Travel
(Carlsbad, CA) November 18th, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As participation in road trips, staycations, car camping, overlanding, and outdoor adventure continue on a rapid rise, an entirely new company, brand and product is set to revolutionize on and off-road adventures. Today marks the launch of FLATED, a brand intent on...
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November 17, 2021
Cotopaxi to Open Two New Brand Stores
Salt Lake City, UT – Nov, 17, 2021 – Today Cotopaxi - outdoor gear and apparel brand and Benefit Corporation - announces plans to open two new brick and mortar retail stores. The new locations in Denver and San Francisco will add to Cotopaxi’s current roster of 5 store locations....
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November 17, 2021
Appalachian Gear Company Awarded Rural Infrastructure Grant
Kings Mountain, NC – November 17, 2021 – Big things are in the works for Appalachian Gear Company, thanks to a recent grant that will make it possible to take its growing business to the next level. The outdoor lifestyle brand is elated to announce it’s been named a recipient...
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November 17, 2021
La Sportiva Expands Staff to Accommodate Growth
Nov 17, 2021 (BOULDER, Colo.) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, La Sportiva announces the hiring of two key roles at their Boulder, Colorado offices. Nat Matthews is Financial Director and Darrin Young is National Sales Manager. Nat replaces Kellie Beran, who is retiring after 27 years of service to the brand...
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November 17, 2021
Old Fort Trails Project Approved and Funded
OLD FORT, North Carolina /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In a press conference today, the community of Old Fort, N. C. announces plans to build 42 miles of new, accessible trails for people of all abilities and backgrounds in Pisgah National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has formally approved the plans, and...
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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...