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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February 15, 2017
Mountain Equipment Revamps Entire Sleeping Bag Collection for 2017
Pickering, ON (February 15, 2017) - Mountain Equipment, designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, has completely redesigned its sleeping bag collection to reflect technical innovations in down insulation, optimized construction design and new fabric technology. The new sleeping bag collection will be available at retailers in North America starting...
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February 14, 2017
Confluence Outdoor Announces Leadership Change
Greenville, S.C. (February 14, 2017) – Confluence Outdoor announces the appointment of Richard Krause as CEO and president, effective today. Krause was announced as the new leader of Confluence Outdoor following the news that long-standing CEO and President Sue Rechner will be stepping down. She will continue to be a major shareholder in...
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February 14, 2017
Shotfarm partners with Outdoor Industry Association to help member Brands and Retailers exchange product content easily, efficiently, and affordably.
Shotfarm, the Retail industry’s leading platform for the management and exchange of product content, announced a partnership today with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) that serves over 1,200 Brands and Retailers. The partnership will help OIA Brands more efficiently distribute content to their Retail channel partners as well as help...
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February 14, 2017
Smartwool: Unite at OR for Public Lands this July
To our industry partners and friends, For the last 20 years, we have donated our time, our energy and our dollars to supporting the outdoors. We see the decisions of the Utah policy makers as direct and irrefutable threats to what we hold most dear. We, along with other industry...
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February 13, 2017
Metolius Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer
Bend, Ore. (February 13, 2017) – Metolius, a leading manufacturer and designer of innovative climbing gear, has announced they will not attend Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City in opposition to Utah’s campaign to rescind Bears Ears National Monument. As an Outdoor Retailer Legacy Partner, Metolius has attended every Outdoor Retailer...
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February 13, 2017
Mountain & Adventure Film Festival Features Exxel Outdoors
LOS ANGELES – February 13, 2017 – The Mountain & Adventure Film Festival announces that 2017 Supporting Partner, Exxel Outdoors, will be featured across the festival the week of February 13th. As a part of the partnership, one eligible pass holder will win an Exxel Outdoors, Wenzel brand family camping package for four including...
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February 13, 2017
Dare 2b Introduces New Luxe Collection for Fall 2017
Portsmouth, NH (February 13th, 2017) - Dare 2b is proud to introduce their new Luxe collection for fall 2017. The Luxe range features flattering silhouettes for a great fit on and off the slopes. Showcasing a feminine color palette, metallic badging, and natural fur look hoods; this range brings high fashion to...
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February 13, 2017
Seirus Introduces New Magnemask™ Face Protection for Winter ’17-‘18
San Diego, CA (February 13th, 2017) - Seirus is pleased to debut the new the Magnemask™ Face Protection for winter 2017, offering two new options to the lineup, with the Magnemask™ Balaclava for full coverage from the elements and the Magnemask™ Combo Scarf for the wearer that prefers slightly less coverage....
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February 10, 2017
OIA Board Member Companies Encourage the Industry to Attend Outdoor Retailer
February 10, 2017 Dear Outdoor Industry Colleagues, We applaud OIA members such as REI, Ibex and The North Face and their call for industry unity by attending Outdoor Retailer this July while we work to find a more suitable venue for future shows. Boycotting the show could have a significant negative impact on small- and...
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February 10, 2017
Statement from The Conservation Alliance Regarding Public Lands and the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show
Since 1989, The Conservation Alliance has participated in the Outdoor Retailer trade shows, held for the past 20 years in Salt Lake City. The shows have provided an important opportunity for us to meet with our members, share news about our conservation efforts, and work to integrate a conservation ethic...
