November 1, 2023

Jack Wolfskin to support Eric Larsen’s POLAR ACADEMY 2024 Scholarship honoring Matthew Henson

IDSTEIN, Germany /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polar adventurer and expedition guide Eric Larsen, along with Jack Wolfskin, a world-renowned outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear company, are pleased to announce their first annual BIPOC Polar Scholarship. The scholarship will cover all expenses for the participation of six BIPOC individuals in Eric's Level 1...

November 1, 2023

Granite Gear Doubles Down on Eco and Size Inclusivity Initiatives

Two Harbors, MN —November 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Granite Gear, renowned makers of ultralight backpacks, organizational systems, and canoe gear, is forging ahead with its commitment to eco-conscious initiatives and size inclusivity (S.I.). New products for Spring 2024 will showcase both of these commitments to reducing the brand’s impact on...

November 1, 2023

Ibex Continues to Expand North American Sales Team

Nederland, CO (November 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ibex, leader in merino wool apparel and accessories, expands their North American sales team, now reaching the Canadian market as well as achieving a growing presence in the continental United States. AKA Sports Group, based out of Toronto, will help Ibex achieve...

October 31, 2023

DeFeet Moves Forward After QBP Departure

Hildebran, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet is announcing the brand's departure from distribution by Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP). DeFeet will no longer be carried by QBP as the distributor adjusted the number of brands it carried in the second half of 2023 downward. “DeFeet enjoyed many years of mutually beneficial...

October 30, 2023

How Wave Pools Are Deploying AI as a Revenue-Producing Tool

Wave parks seem to be the first to deploy artificial intelligence in a practical way connected to surfing. And it’s immediately being promoted as a revenue tool for them. Wavegarden announced this week that it’s using an AI-based video tracking program, which will allow park guests to track their sessions...

October 30, 2023

Mountain Hardwear Down 9% in Q3 as Brand Works on Refresh

Outdoor apparel and gear brand Mountain Hardwear posted sales of $29.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, down 9% compared to the same period last year. The decline was driven by lower fall 2023 wholesale shipments, and was partially offset by DTC growth, said Tim Boyle, CEO of parent company...

October 30, 2023

LAIRD Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store in Southern California

LAIRD is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in in Manhattan Beach. Shop Eat Surf talks to CEO Jennifer Arrache about the new store - the company’s next growth step - opening a brick-and-mortar retail location in Southern California. SES

October 30, 2023

Cotopaxi Partners With New Story To Support Global Homelessness Alleviation Mission

Salt Lake City, UT. (October 30, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ adventure brand, Cotopaxi welcomes their newest impact partner New Story, a nonprofit pioneering solutions for families without adequate housing. Cotopaxi will support the organization with funds through the Cotopaxi Foundation, assisting New Story in their goal to build a housing...

October 28, 2023

Thule’s Profits Bounce Back in Third Quarter

Thule Group reported a strong recovery in earnings in the third quarter as sales rose 8.0 percent. Sales in the North American region decreased 15 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The Sweden-based maker of outdoor and transportation products reported net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 2,311 million ($205.8...

October 27, 2023

Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Columbia Sportswear (COLM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.80 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 1.19%. A quarter...