October 31, 2024

SMITH MFG Earns 2024 Women in Manufacturing Awards for Leadership and Excellence

PORTLAND, Oregon (October 31, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is pleased to share two of its employees have earned the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Award from the Utah Manufacturers...

October 31, 2024

GoPro plans to cut 26% workforce as part of updated restructuring plan

GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) said it plans to cut about 26% of its workforce, as part of an updated restructuring plan. The wearable video camera maker in August said it intended to cut 15% of its workforce from its ending second quarter headcount of 925 full-time employees. MSN

October 31, 2024

Switchback forms Advisory Board

PORTLAND, MAINE (October 31, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Switchback, the education and business gathering for the outdoor industry community, has established an advisory board to help support and guide its standalone gathering in Nashville, TN, in June, and the co-located gathering at The Running Event. The board will advise Switchback on education,...

October 31, 2024

La Sportiva Partners With the Cirque Series To Push Peaks Across the Country

BOULDER, Colo. (Oct. 31, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – La Sportiva, a global leader in mountain running, climbing, skiing, and outdoor gear, today announced a new partnership with the Cirque Series, the premier mountain running series in the United States. Through this partnership, La Sportiva and the Cirque Series will deliver...

October 30, 2024

BOA and Primaloft Lead Compass Diversified’s Q3 Active Brands Gains

Compass Diversified Inc. (CODI) reported sales grew 22.3 percent at BOA and 25.2 percent at PrimaLoft to lead the gains among its active lifestyle brands. At BOA, sales reached $45.6 million against $37.3 million a year ago. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for BOA reached $17.1 million against $13.2 million a year...

October 30, 2024

REI now a Canyon authorized service partner

Canyon Bicycles is expanding its service partner network by adding 28 REI Co-op locations. The consumer-direct brand's network already includes 66 independent bike shops in the U.S. and scores of independent service partners in Europe. All service, including frame warranty and crash replacements, will be fulfilled at Southern California, Denver, and...

October 30, 2024

Garmin Ltd. Ups Guidance on Strong Double-Digit Q3 Growth in Fitness, Outdoor and Marine

Garmin Ltd. posted consolidated revenue of $1.59 billion for the third quarter ended September 28, a 24 percent increase compared to the prior-year third quarter. Revenue from the Fitness segment increased 31 percent to $463.9 million in the third quarter with growth across all categories led by strong demand for...

October 30, 2024

Hipcamp Acquires BookOutdoors

Hipcamp, a leading global campsite booking company, announced the acquisition of BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV parks, cabins and glamping resorts. RVPro

October 30, 2024

Outdoor Retailer Parent Trims Full-Year Guidance

Emerald Holding, Inc. slightly reduced its outlook from steps taken to discontinue some of its smaller events. The operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other venues also reported improved underlying earnings in the third quarter on flat sales. SGB Media

October 30, 2024

Hipcamp Acquires BookOutdoors To Meet Strong Demand For Campgrounds with Amenities

SAN FRANCISCO (October 30th, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today Hipcamp, the #1 app to discover and book campsites, announced the acquisition of BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV parks, cabins, and glamping resorts. The acquisition is a move to meet the growing demand from campers who are...