December 4, 2023

Apparel Company LIVSN Designs Secures Seed Capital From RZC Investments

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – December 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LIVSN Designs, a sustainable outdoor apparel brand built on the idea that you need great clothing to live a well-worn life, is pleased to announce that it has raised a round of seed capital led by RZC Investments, a Bentonville-based multi-strategy investment...

December 4, 2023

eVent Fabrics Opens Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters in Shanghai

LEAWOOD, Kan. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE - eVent Technology LLC, makers of high performing waterproof breathable textiles since 1999, has opened a new Asia Pacific regional headquarter in Shanghai, China. Strategically located in the heart of the technical fabric industry’s supply chain hub, the office houses eVent’s engineering, product and finance departments;...

November 30, 2023

Wiley X Provides Much-Needed Gear to Active-Duty Special Forces

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wiley X, a global leader and pioneer in premium protective eyewear, recently donated 55 pairs of its eyewear in addition to making a generous $20,000 donation to the non-profit organization Troops Direct. Troops Direct, a non-profit focused on providing active-duty servicemembers with...

November 30, 2023

5.11 Tactical Announces Francisco J. Morales as Executive Chair, Troy R. Brown As CEO

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, announced today a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company, effective January 1, 2024. Co-founder and former CEO, Francisco J. Morales, will be promoted to the position of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors,...

November 30, 2023

Grundéns Continues its Sustainability Journey with Recyclable Packaging For All Apparel

November, 2023 (Poulsbo, WA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces new Vela packaging for its complete apparel line, improving upon its previous bio-degradable packaging. Vela bags are weather resistant, durable, FSC certified paper bags that are curbside recyclable. Each year, 500 billion...

November 30, 2023

Vail Resorts to Acquire Swiss Ski Resort

Vail Resorts, Inc. agreed to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (CPIPG). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans approximately 4,593 square feet of skiable vertical terrain with about 87 miles of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton...

November 29, 2023

Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees

The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it’s a huge mistake. Four groups filed suit against the NPS on November 17, saying the...

November 29, 2023

White Duck Outdoors Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Resale Program

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 29, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – White Duck Outdoors, a leading provider of high-quality tents and outdoor accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of its used gear resale program. This first-of-its-kind program allows customers to buy gently used tents from White Duck Outdoors, providing a sustainable and...

November 29, 2023

Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast

A press release earlier this week announced that Movement, the largest network of climbing gyms in the United States, recently acquired The Cliffs’ five facilities. The acquisition encompasses all The Cliffs’ gyms in New York and Pennsylvania and brings the total number of Movement gyms to 29 across the country....

November 29, 2023

VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan

VF Corp., parent of brands such as Vans and The North Face, confirmed today that it has laid off roughly 500 positions across the organization. A spokesperson confirmed the reductions are global and impact all brands, corporate functions, and geographies. The layoffs come as new VF President and CEO Bracken...