August 22, 2023

Dick’s Lays Off 250 Workers, Cites Theft for Q2 Profit Drop

After a second quarter where profitability fell short, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a business optimization program that involved laying off 250 employees at the corporate level, as first reported by Bloomberg Business. Dick’s said that the business optimization plan is intended to better align its talent, organization design, and spending....

August 22, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company Closes on Schweitzer Acquisition

Alterra Mountain Company closed on purchasing Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Idaho, bringing the company’s year-round mountain destinations to 17 in North America, which includes the world’s largest heli-ski operation. Alterra said that Tom Chasse will stay on as president and COO of Schweitzer and oversee daily operations while leading the...

August 22, 2023

How to choose the right RV storage facility

Soon we may need to choose a new place to store our RV. The company that currently provides space for our rig has just announced that it’s raising monthly fees. I suppose it’s because demand is up. Way up! We should have seen this coming. With more and more RVs...

August 22, 2023

In-Sport Fashions Forges Landmark Distribution Deal with Allbirds for Canadian Market

Montreal, August, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In-Sport Fashions, a well-established Canadian distributor of specialized lifestyle, athletic and outdoor products, is elated to announce its exclusive partnership with the globally renowned sustainable footwear brand, Allbirds. Starting September 15th 2023, In-Sport Fashions will become the distributor for Allbirds products in all Canadian channels of...

August 22, 2023

Footwear Study Reveals Data Proving the BOA PerformFit Wrap Improves Runner Speed, Stability, Efficiency on Trail Terrain

Denver, CO (August 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BOA®, creators of high-performance dial-based fit solutions, unveils trail run-specific footwear study that scientifically proves the BOA® Fit System and its PerformFit™ Wrap improves athlete’s speed, stability, and efficiency on varied trail terrain, over traditional laces. The BOA Performance Fit Lab, established in 2018, has...

August 22, 2023

Kora Expands Bamboo Line With New Activewear Capsule

BALI, Indonesia - August 22, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kora (https://koraoutdoor.com), known for its expertise in crafting technical apparel with natural fibers including yak wool, merino and bamboo, today announces the expansion of its bamboo apparel range with the introduction of a new Activewear Capsule: comfortable everyday tops and leggings and...

August 22, 2023

Timberland Eyewear Introduces Bio-Based Acetate Sunglasses

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Timberland Eyewear proudly introduces its latest innovation, the bio-acetate TB9318 sunglasses, a remarkable fusion of style, performance and sustainability. Striking the perfect equilibrium between contemporary design and cutting-edge functionality, these square-style sunglasses are poised to become the quintessential accessory for trendsetters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The unique...

August 22, 2023

onX Leverages Planet Data to Launch New “Recent Imagery” Feature

Missoula, Mont. — Aug. 22, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – onX, a pioneer in outdoor digital navigation, is collaborating with Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of global satellite imagery and geospatial solutions, to launch an all-new feature: Recent Imagery. Recent Imagery provides onX users across its suite of apps–onX Hunt,...

August 22, 2023

Military Families from the Seattle/Tacoma Area Discover Aquatic Life at Mt. Rainier National Park

Washington, D.C. (August 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Park Trust, National Park Service (NPS), and Our Military Kids partnered earlier this month to bring military personnel and their families to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State for a day of aquatic citizen science at Mowich Lake, the largest and deepest lake...

August 22, 2023

Saucony® Announces Product Sustainability Goals

WALTHAM, MA (August 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –Running toward a more sustainable future, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony today announced a major step in its sustainability journey — a goal that 90% of its products will contain organic, recycled or renewable materials by 2025, with 100% by 2030. Underlining this commitment,...