October 5, 2021

Evo Acquires Backcountry Lodge in British Columbia

Industry retailer evo announced this morning that it is expanding its hospitality business by acquiring the Journeyman Lodge in British Columbia. Journeyman Lodge is located 90 minutes north of Vancouver and 20 minutes south of Whistler Village. The 5,000-squre-foot lodge accommodates 24 guests and is surrounded by thousands of miles...

October 5, 2021

Outdoor industry stocks suffer setbacks in Q3

Snarled supply chains have done more than slow the movement of outdoor goods around the globe. They’ve also stalled public companies’ stock growth. In the third quarter, congested ports stymied the skyrocketing demand for outdoor products and caused the share prices of outdoor-focused publicly traded corporations to suffer as well....

October 5, 2021

SOLE™ Releases Modern Footwear Production Model to Positively Impact Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet and Profit.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 5, 2021— Canadian footwear brand SOLE™ unveils new Made for You production model alongside new material innovations to reduce carbon footprint while increasing customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies. Founder and CEO, Mike Baker shared his thoughts on the new initiative stating that, “there is an increased...

October 5, 2021

Polartec® Announces Launch of Family Album

(Andover, Mass.) - October 5, 2021 - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the launch of its Family Album, the result of a crowd-sourced visual history of those who’ve worn Polartec-made garments on their outdoor adventures over the past three...

October 4, 2021

360 Adventure Collective Announces Dates for 2022 Paddlesports Experience

Asheville, NC — October 4, 2021 — 360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events to sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, has secured dates for its 2022 Southeast Paddlesports Experience at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event,...

October 4, 2021

Outdoor Research Grows Leadership Team with New VP of Finance

SEATTLE, Wash. (October 4, 2021) – Outdoor Research (OR), a leading manufacturer in the outdoor and tactical apparel industries, welcomes Stacie Robbins as its new Vice President of Finance. Robbins is responsible for providing finance support for OR’s strategic growth initiatives and ongoing financial stewardship of the brand. Robbins brings...

October 4, 2021

REI launches REI Cooperative Action Fund to scale investment in the outdoors

SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI is launching a new community-supported public charity to harness the collective power of its 20 million members to fight for a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community. For the first time in the co-op's 83-year history, the REI Cooperative Action Fund will allow co-op members, employees and the...

October 4, 2021

Tecovas Gets in the Saddle with Backbone Media for Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct.4, 2021 – Tecovas, a handmade, direct-to-consumer cowboy boot manufacturer based in Austin, has teamed up with Backbone Media as its public relations and affiliate agency of record. Founded in 2015, Tecovas has quickly established itself as a leader in both quality craftsmanship and unmatchable value in...

October 4, 2021

UnTapped Maple announces role as official nutrition and hydration partner of Big Sugar NWA

RICHMOND, VT—UnTapped Maple announces that it will be the official nutrition and hydration partner of the Bentonville, AK-based Big Sugar NWA Gravel Race. The race, kicking off on Saturday, October 23, is billed as an event that sports 100 miles of challenging terrain that showcases the beauty of Northwest Arkansas...

October 4, 2021

Solo Brands, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Solo Brands, Inc., owner of the popular Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, and Isle paddleboard brands, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered...