May 8, 2023

Watershed Drybags and Darby Communications Partner to Make a Splash

Asheville, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Watershed Drybags, an Asheville, NC-based manufacturer of airtight, fully submersible, and waterproof drybags for all outdoor pursuits, proudly announces its partnership with Asheville-based Darby Communications, a PR and marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, and fishing markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve...

May 8, 2023

Altra Running Appoints Joe Toth as Head of Sales, North America

May 8th, 2023 – Denver, Colorado /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Altra Running, a VF Corporation brand, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Joe Toth to the position of Head of Sales, North America. Toth will lead Altra’s North American sales strategy with responsibility for the wholesale channel in both the...

May 5, 2023

Employees at REI’s only Chicago location vote to unionize

Workers at REI’s only Chicago location voted to unionize with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union in an election held by the National Labor Relations Board on Thursday. Employees of the outdoor goods retailer’s Chicago location said yes to the union in a vote of 41 to eight, with...

May 5, 2023

Advice For Girls, An All-Women’s Ski Film, Launches Kickstarter

Salt Lake City, UT (April 5, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - “Advice for Girls” is a brand-new, feature-length ski film showcasing the collective experience of women in the ski industry. Throughout the film, athletes will share the lessons they have learned through their experiences and pass advice on to the next...

May 4, 2023

RECCO Hires North American Area Sales Manager

Stockholm, Sweden - (May 4, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RECCO, the advanced rescue technology company focused on making more people searchable in the outdoors, announces the addition of Billy Treacy to its team as the North American Area Sales Manager. Treacy’s role at RECCO will be integral to the company’s...

May 4, 2023

Grundéns’ CEO David Mellon Named Dr. V Rhythm CEO of the Year

POULSBO, WA (May 4, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces and congratulates CEO David Mellon on being named the Dr. V Rhythm CEO of the Year. Presented at Rhythm’s Breakthrough 2023 conference, the award recognizes leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership and have...

May 4, 2023

HEST Partners with Yukon Trading Company to Lead PNW Sales Representation

SEATTLE (May 4, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to make the great outdoors even greater, is pleased to announce its newest sales representation and partnership with well-known outdoor industry sales group Yukon Trading Company to grow its Pacific Northwest region retail relationships and sales goals....

May 3, 2023

Despite Fitness growth, Garmin revenue decreases 2% in Q1

Garmin Ltd. first-quarter revenue decreased 2% year-over-year despite its Fitness segment revenue increasing 11%. Overall company revenue was $1.15 billion for the period ending April 1, compared with $1.17 billion at the same time last year. Fitness revenue — including bike GPS head units and accessories, power meter pedals, and...

May 3, 2023

OR, Surf Expo Parent Sees Strong Double-Digit Revenue Growth In First Quarter

Emerald Holding, Inc., the owner and producer of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported that first-quarter 2023 revenues were $122.3 million, an increase of 24.2 percent versus the first quarter 2022, driven by revenue growth in events that staged in both periods as well revenue from three...

May 3, 2023

Norrøna Introduces New U.S. Sales Lead

OSLO, Norway (May 3, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the four season, family-owned Norwegian manufacturer of premium apparel and gear, has hired Andrea “Andi” Malboeuf as the new U.S. sales manager to support the impressive growth of Norrøna’s business in the United States. Andi comes from QuietKat, an e-bike company owned by Vista...