May 26, 2023

Hoka Added $521 Million In New Revenue In Fiscal 2023; DTC Remains Focus

Global Hoka brand revenue for fiscal year 2023 increased 58.5 percent, or $521 million, versus the prior fiscal year to $1.41 billion, the fourth consecutive year Hoka has delivered revenue growth above 50 percent. Let that sink in; $521 million in additional annual revenue—for a running brand. Hoka brand net...

May 25, 2023

Town Hall Outdoor Co Launches Limited Release Summer Jackets

Steamboat Springs, Colorado (May 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Since Town Hall Outdoor Co launched its sustainable kids' outerwear two winters ago, the brand has been challenging itself daily to help more kids get outside while doing the right thing for the planet. Their latest solution? A warm-weather anorak jacket...

May 25, 2023

Patagonia eco-brand unscathed by polarized climate

Outdoor retailer Patagonia, which is steering profits into fighting climate change, has the top ranking in the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 brand reputation survey. The outdoor apparel company appears to have successfully avoided polarizing battles that have ensnared other big brands, and alienated some consumers. AXIOS

May 25, 2023

Let Me Run Names New Executive Director

Charlotte, NC – May 25, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Let Me Run has named Richard Sexton as its new executive director, effective immediately. Sexton replaces Emily Battle, who has helmed the nonprofit physical and emotional wellness program for boys since 2019, leading the organization through organizational changes, COVID-19 and impressive national...

May 25, 2023

KAVU marks a milestone: 30 years of building fun into everything they do

SEATTLE /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The KAVU team is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line and a blowout company camping trip to Japan. 2023 marks three decades for the Seattle-based apparel brand that started on a commercial fishing...

May 24, 2023

Black Diamond Equipment To Host Salt Lake Climbers Alliance 21st Annual Fundraiser

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, is hosting the 21rst Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) Fundraiser, scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, June 1. The event will take...

May 23, 2023

Lectric eBikes Establishes National E-Bike Day

PHOENIX (May 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Lectric eBikes, the industry leading e-bike brand and the maker of the country’s best-selling e-bike model and third best-selling electric vehicle, has initiated May 30 as the official National E-Bike Day. The new holiday, established and sponsored by Lectric, encourages riders everywhere to...

May 23, 2023

Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter* rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent, partially reversing the 8.4 percent comp store sales decline in the year-ago period. Net income increased 17 percent to...

May 23, 2023

DU/ER Appoints Burt Damsky as Vice President of Global Sales

New York, NY (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Canadian performance apparel brand DU/ER, announced today the appointment of Burt Damsky as VP of Global Sales. Based out of the brand’s New York City showroom, Damsky will oversee the strategic growth of DU/ER’s global wholesale network. After consecutive years of growth upwards of...

May 22, 2023

Mountain Equipment Company Set to Expand in the Maritimes

(Vancouver BC) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), Canada’s most trusted outdoor retailer is set to expand its retail footprint with the opening of a new standalone store in the Maritimes this August. The new location will be situated at The Mapleton Centre, Moncton and will offer a wide selection...