Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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January 9, 2024
5.11 Tactical Partners with USCCA to Expand ABR Academy Classes for 2024
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today announced it will expand its popular ABR Academy in 2024 to host more than 500 classes in collaboration with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies will host the free instructional classes at...
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January 9, 2024
Forever Chemicals — New Podcast Series From Outdoor Minimalist Explores What PFAS Are, Their Risks, and What Outdoor Brands Are Doing to Replace Them.
[Wenachee, WA—January 9, 2024] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On March 4th, the creators of the Outdoor Minimalist book and podcast will launch a comprehensive ten-part podcast series, Forever Chemicals, exploring what PFAS are, why they’re dangerous, and how the outdoor industry can move forward without them. Meg Carney, Outdoor Minimalist host...
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January 8, 2024
Coleman, Marmot Parent To Cut Staff by 7%, Shrink Real Estate Footprint
Newell Brands, maker of Coleman, Marmot, and many other brands, announced it will cut its office roles by approximately 7% by the end of 2024. The company will also reduce its real estate footprint and pursue other cost reduction initiatives. These actions are expected to happen by the end of...
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January 8, 2024
November Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8% compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-38.4%) with 291,652 units. Towable RVs, led by conventional...
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January 8, 2024
Outdoor Foundation Announces Lesford Duncan as Executive Director
BOULDER, CO (January 8th, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), is proud to welcome Lesford Duncan, MPH, as its new Executive Director. Lesford joins the Foundation with over a decade of experience in public management in government and nonprofit sectors. A proven and...
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January 8, 2024
Phil Gyori Named Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Brands
Fountain Valley, CA (Jan 8, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such...
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January 4, 2024
Salomon Owner Amer Sports Files for IPO
The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Arc’Teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker “AS”. The details of the potential offering, including number of shares and price range per share, have not yet been shared. According to...
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January 4, 2024
New Video Explains How to Access Free Readiness Tests on RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App
(FAIRFAX, VA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has released a new video demonstrating how to access the recently released RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App along with “readiness tests” for front line dealership staff who are interested in becoming certified. The video is available on the...
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January 3, 2024
Chums Expands Marketing Team Leading Into Surf Expo
Ketchum, ID (January 3, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chums shows no signs of slowing down heading into Surf Expo 2024. Coming off its year-long 40th-anniversary celebration as the most recognizable name in eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories, Chums is fortifying its marketing team to support retail partners' expanding needs and the success of...
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January 2, 2024
Gyms Unify in Protest of USA Climbing’s Plan for a New National Training Center
USA Climbing’s National Training Center development project, which has been in the works for some time, has recently received intense pushback from a number of prominent climbing gyms. Specifically, many gym owners have expressed increased displeasure and concern that a commercial gym portion of the new National Training Center will...
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December 28, 2023
An Aspen resort is fed up with a brand for using its grounds for a photo shoot and is now taking it to court
The long-running Aspen Skiing Company has sued a luxury fashion brand called Perfect Moment for allegedly misleading customers into thinking the two companies are related, which includes posting photos of influencers on resort property on its social media channels. The federal suit, filed last week, alleges "trademark infringement, false association...
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December 22, 2023
Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Commits to Another 5 Years With Regatta Central
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RegattaCentral is thrilled to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA). This extended collaboration reinforces the two organizations' commitment to providing outstanding services and support to scholastic rowers participating in the seven PSRA-hosted regattas. PSRA has been a well-known...
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December 21, 2023
Backpacker’s Pantry closes their offices for the holidays; wins Colorado family-owned business award
BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, is thrilled to announce its upcoming closure from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, to honor the significance of rest, recreation and time with loved ones during the holiday season. Additionally, the company proudly...
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December 21, 2023
Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment
Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million. The shares were sold for $21.18...
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December 20, 2023
Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...
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December 20, 2023
Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi....
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December 20, 2023
Salewa Adds New Sales Agency For Pacific Northwest
Boulder, CO (December 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Salewa announced today that it has added Katie Borgen and her firm Skadi Collective to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest, placing a passionate and experienced salesperson in charge of sales in one of the company’s most crucial regions. Based in...
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December 19, 2023
Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm
Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed. Asics acquired Haglöfs in 2010 for $128.7 million. SGB
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December 19, 2023
Norco and Backbone Ride into 2024
VANCOUVER, December 19, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco, the trailblazing mountain bike brand founded in 1964, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Backbone, the premier active lifestyle media agency. Backbone will serve as the official PR agency of record for Norco, supporting the brand’s growth in the U.S. and globally....
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December 19, 2023
Rab Is Not For Sale According to Parent Company
In response to media reports that Equip Outdoor Technologies was planning to sell off outdoor brand Rab, Matt Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip, said no change in ownership is planned for now or in the near future. Gowar’s statement comes after the Financial Times ran a story on Friday saying...
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December 19, 2023
Oberalp Group Adds New Sales Rep For Dynafit, Pomoca
Boulder, CO (December 19, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, and Evolv, announced today that it has added Mallory Duncan and his firm Uhuru Mountain Collective to represent Dynafit and Pomoca in the Pacific Northwest, placing an industry veteran in charge of the...
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December 19, 2023
Montana Based Peak Ski Company Promotes Catie Park to Director of Business Development and Special Projects
BOZEMAN, Montana, December 19, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Peak Ski Company announced today that Catie Park has been promoted to the position of director of business development and special projects. Park most recently served Peak as its manager of retail operations. In April of 2022, the Peak Ski Company was launched,...
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December 19, 2023
iKamper Bolsters U.S. Team with Three New Additions
December 19, 2023 (Seattle, WA) — iKamper, the leading provider of rooftop tents and adventure gear, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their U.S. team with three new hires: Callie Pople, Kara Thrift and Matthew Kim. These strategic hires follow closely on the heels of iKamper's recent launch of...
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December 19, 2023
Two Retailers Top the Oboz “Nice List”
Bozeman, Mont., (December 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After tallying all the votes, Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announced that a U.S and a Canadian Oboz retailer have won its “Nice List” holiday contest. Both retailers will receive a $500 account credit...
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December 19, 2023
Desiknio Welcomes New Managing Director and Brand Manager
Oberwangen, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Desiknio, manufacturer of premium electric bikes and sister company to Stromer, is pleased to announce two new important players for the brand: Morten Kristiansen as the new managing director and Max-Louis Wolff as the new brand manager. Morten Kristiansen, 43, started in mid-November and is responsible...