Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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July 7, 2021
Leslie Jordan, Inc. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
[Portland, OR]—Leslie Jordan, Inc is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC Pacific, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Leslie says, “Thanks for the warm welcome to WBENC. We are excited to connect with other women who have worked...
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July 7, 2021
Kodiak Commits to Sustainability with “Built for What Matters” Initiative
Cambridge, Ontario, July 7, 2021– Kodiak, the 110-year-old Canadian boot brand, is taking steps to reduce its environmental footprint and improve sustainability through a new multi-year, multi-faceted initiative dubbed, Built for What Matters. The initiative kicks off with a focus on design and manufacturing, incorporating fewer, more sustainable materials and...
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July 6, 2021
Buddy Now Protects Connecticut from Outdoor Mishaps
RICHMOND, Va. July 6, 2021 —Connecticut, the Constitution State, is the 43rd state to approve e-commerce insurtech startup Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/) to operate in, according to an announcement today. The Richmond-based online agency offers instant accident insurance to anyone who is active outdoors — and is a resident of a state...
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July 3, 2021
The North Face sunsets FutureLight logo following legal dispute
The North Face announced it will discontinue the logo the brand had used for its FutureLight apparel technology after an artist named Futura filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the company. The artist claimed that the apparel technology’s logo resembled one of his atom designs - his “signature atomic element”...
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July 2, 2021
What Eagle Creek’s Shutdown Spells For The Travel Luggage And Adventure Travel Markets
While VF Corp.’s decision to shutter travel luggage brand Eagle Creek this fall came as a blow to its employees and its founders for the adventure travel category, it’s hardly a death knell for the category or the adventure travel market. Instead, it begs the question: Who benefits from the...
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July 1, 2021
Anchorage RV rental company ordered to pay $110,000 over unfair treatment of tourists
The state attorney general’s office filed the civil action against Alaska Motor Home Inc. in 2019 because allegedly, the company’s owners took advantage of dozens of tourists in 2017 and 2018, charging exorbitant fees or canceling on short notice to rent vehicles to customers willing to pay higher prices. Anchorage...
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July 1, 2021
Pensacola Sport’s Ray Palmer Elected Board Treasurer of Sports ETA
Pensacola, Fla. – Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) announced new board leadership as elected at the Annual General Membership Meeting this week. Ray Palmer, STS, of Pensacola Sports was elected Board Treasurer. “It’s an honor to be selected by my peers to represent them on our industry’s national...
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July 1, 2021
Salomon Unveils Sustainability Goals Around Events and Athletes
OGDEN, Utah (July 1, 2021)— Today, Salomon announces new sustainability goals centered around its sports marketing efforts. The company, which celebrates deep, long-term partnerships with its mountain athletes and local sports communities, is committing to improve the carbon footprint of its in-person events and reduce the environmental impact of its...
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June 30, 2021
El Jet’s Cantina + Sky Outpost Opening 2022
Grand Junction, CO (June 30, 2021) -- Led by Outdoor Industry stalwart and visionary Jen Taylor, El Jet’s Cantina + Sky Outpost will be a playground for families and adults, combining amazing food and world class outdoor recreation access with lodging and local history for an experience like no other....
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June 30, 2021
HOKA ONE ONE® Strengthens Product Team with Senior Director Hires
(GOLETA, Calif.) June 30, 2021 –HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), announces the hiring of two key leadership positions on the product team. The new Senior Directors in footwear design and apparel will continue the brand’s mission to create groundbreaking, innovative performance products that challenge the...
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June 30, 2021
Ruffwear Publishes Year One Climate Action Corps Progress Report, Applauds Goal to Become the World’s First Climate Positive Industry by 2030
BOULDER, Colo. – Ruffwear today released its 2020 Climate Action Corps Progress Report and shared in the announcement of an unprecedented goal to become the world’s first climate positive industry by 2030. A diverse group of more than 100 companies, including Ruffwear, and representing more than $25 billion in annual...
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June 29, 2021
KUIU Partners With Nevada Department of Wildlife, Completing Third Conservation Direct Initiative
Dixon, CA (June 29th 2021) – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is excited to preserve hunting for generations to come with the latest efforts from their Conservation Direct program. Conservation Direct is a first-of-its-kind conservation initiative consisting entirely of company and customer-funded efforts, using every dollar...
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June 29, 2021
Black Diamond Equipment Adds Boulder, CO, to its Growing Retail Operations in North America
SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2021 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, opens its doors to a new retail store in Boulder, Colorado. Black Diamond Equipment Boulder will officially open Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We look forward...
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June 29, 2021
ARTILECT and Nuyarn Mark a New Level of Material and Design Collaboration
BOULDER, Colo. - June 29, 2021 - ARTILECT®, a new action/outdoor brand, and TMC Ltd, owner of Nuyarn, are proud to be collaborating to design a wide range of technical apparel and accessories using the groundbreaking and industry-first Nuyarn, a proprietary spinning technology that creates new possibilities for developing first-to-market...
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June 29, 2021
Big Agnes Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for US Facilities
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (June 29, 2021)– Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, is proud to announce that it has committed to using 100-percent renewable energy to power each of its three US facilities. For its company headquarters, the brand has partnered with the City of Steamboat Springs to purchase...
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June 28, 2021
Phunkshun Wear Eyes Expansion Year With Eyes On Summer Market
Boulder, CO (June 2021)- Phunkshun Wear, a Colorado-based company committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear that delivers uncompromising performance and protection, today unveiled a new product line, sales manager, and public relations firm of record, all geared to expand the company’s footprint during an expansion year. Founded in 2011 in...
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June 28, 2021
When the elements get difficult, Dermatone will be there for USA Luge
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.– June 28, 2021 – Dermatone and USA Luge have signed a four-year agreement, effective through June 1, 2026, whereby Dermatone will provide its products for athletes, coaches and staff. Dermatone becomes an Official Supplier for the luge national governing body in the categories of frostbite protection, lip...
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June 26, 2021
Arc’teryx Announces New Retail Destination in World-Class Shopping District
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2021 - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, is opening a store today in the coveted Santana Row community of San Jose. The Santana Row brand store will offer a full selection of the brand’s outerwear, packs, and climbing gear,...
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June 25, 2021
Renewal Workshop Closes $6 Million Round to Grow Apparel Resale
The round includes Rubio Ventures, Shift Invest, Quadia, Closed Loop Partners, Gratitude Railroad, Portland Seed Fund, Fashion for Good, DOEN, Mosiaco Management, Mistletoe, and Volta Circle. The Renewal Workshop is a provider of impact driven white-labeled resale and renewal solutions to enable apparel and textile brands to compete in the...
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June 24, 2021
Appalachian Gear Company Ramps Up Production with New NC Facility
Kings Mountain, NC – June 24, 2021 – Appalachian Gear Company, an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in American-made performance apparel and gear, is proud to announce its expansion into a new manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The move will allow the brand to significantly increase production of its...
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June 23, 2021
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance disavows pro deal platform ExpertVoice
In a position paper citing corruption and deception at the pro-deal service ExpertVoice, Grassroots advised its retail members to rethink their relationship with brands participating in the platform. OBJ
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June 23, 2021
SWIX Announces First Episode in Year-Long Tuned In Podcast and Video Series
HAVERHILL, Mass. (June 23, 2021) --On Wednesday, June 23 at 8:00 am EDT Swix will debut the first video in their Tuned In podcast and video series on their brand’s YouTube channel. The series will be kicked off with an in-depth interview with Olympic Gold Medalist, and Swix athlete, Jessie...
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June 23, 2021
Green Theme Technologies Raises $3.5 Million in Series B Financing
Green Theme Technologies (GTT), a leader in creating sustainable solutions for the textile and fashion industries, announced the first close of its series B financing, resulted in hitting is goal of $3.5 million. Inside Outdoor
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June 22, 2021
As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return
As vaccines roll out and states start to open up, some workers are returning to their offices, but for many of those who’ve adopted the van life, there is no end in sight to their life on the road. CNBC
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June 22, 2021
deuter Engages Doug Scott, Parallel 45 Sales Group to Lead Midwest Sales Efforts
LONGMONT, Colo. (June 22, 2021) — deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, announces a new partnership with Parallel 45 Sales Group to lead sales and service efforts in the Midwest region. Parallel 45 will represent deuter across North and South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,...