PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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March 17, 2022
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.
NOVI, Mich. - DexKo Global Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc. (“HiSpec”), located in Mishawaka, IN. Established in 1995, HiSpec designs and provides aluminum and steel wheels, tires, and related accessories to the RV, trailer and transportation industries. The company has earned a reputation for offering the...
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October 19, 2021
$11M Invested in Camping App The Dyrt to Nearly Double Team Size
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 19, 2021 - The Dyrt, the No. 1 camping app with the most active camping community in the world, recently closed an over-subscribed Series B round of funding led by Realization Capital Partners. The investment, combined with strong revenue from The Dyrt PRO, has the company adding 30...
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October 5, 2021
REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America
LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America. No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range....
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September 9, 2021
Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Monica Mirro President of the prAna Brand
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced the appointment of Monica Mirro as the President of the prAna brand. Mirro will lead the prAna brand, continuing the brand-led, consumer focused approach to create clothing for positive change....
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August 25, 2021
Camping World Announces Aggressive Greenfield Market Expansion
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans to aggressively expand its national footprint through the opening of 20 or more new greenfield locations over the next three calendar years, in addition to strategic and opportunistic acquisitions. "In addition to delivering what...
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June 1, 2021
Alterra Mountain Company Names Jared Smith as President
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Jared Smith has been selected as President of the mountain destination company, effective June 7, 2021. Smith will be responsible for operating and further developing the company’s Resort Division for its 15 mountain destinations. Smith’s team will focus on the delivery of high-quality guest...
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April 19, 2021
TransRockies Race Series Names Ride with GPS as a Series Sponsor, Launches Hometown Challenge Series
Calgary, A.B. (April 19, 2021)— TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces Ride with GPS, a bike route planner and tracking app, as a series sponsor. Transrockies Race Series and Ride with GPS are kicking off the partnership with a new challenge for athletes. The...
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September 29, 2020
Outdoor Research partners with nonpartisan Business For America to promote a safe and secure 2020 election.
SEATTLE, Wash. (September 29, 2020) Outdoor Research, LLC. (OR), a leading brand in the outdoor and tactical apparel industry, has partnered with Business For America (BFA) to help support safe voting this election year. In response to the urgent need for supplies and support at the state and local level...