March 6, 2023

SHOE SHOW, INC. Acquires Half-Moon Outfitters

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SHOE SHOW, INC. expands its portfolio of brands by acquiring Charleston, SC based retailer, Half-Moon Outfitters. “This partnership was built out of admiration for the business. I was a customer of Half-Moon Outfitters and felt it was one of the best in the business, so I reached...

March 5, 2023

Vail Resorts closing 19 retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village and Telluride

The closures, which will happen once the ski season ends, are tied to the company’s decision to not renew store leases for another season, SSI Venture informed the Colorado Department of Labor in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter dated Feb. 27. The Denver Post

March 3, 2023

Workers at REI Cleveland store vote to join union

Workers at an REI location in Beachwood, Ohio, near Cleveland, have voted to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). It will become the third REI store that is unionized, following stores in California and New York. Last month, workers at the store walked out for a few hours, forcing...

March 3, 2023

Bill for Long-Distance Bike Trails Introduced in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On March 3, 2023, leaders in Congress reintroduced the Biking on Long Distance Trails (BOLT) Act (H.R. 1319/S. 605). PeopleForBikes applauds this move from a bipartisan group of recreation champions seeking to identify potential long-distance bike trails across the United States. "The BOLT Act will help...

March 2, 2023

Snow Peak and Panasonic Partner to Reintegrate Nature into Our Lives

Portland, OR - March 2, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand with over 60 years of history, is pleased to announce a partnership with FUTURE LIFE FACTORY by Panasonic creative studio, exploring the theme of Naosobi, or “playing with nature” as it develops new products intended...

March 2, 2023

CGPR, French/West/Vaughan’s Greater Boston Office, Expands Client Roster and Leadership Team Heading into 30th Anniversary

RALEIGH, N.C. (March, 2023) – CGPR, French/​West/​Vaughan​’s (FWV) Boston-area office specializing in the outdoor, fitness, fashion, lifestyle and travel sectors, today announced it added three clients to its roster: Trerè Innovation, The Woolmark Company and Tread Labs. Trerè Innovation, based in Asola, Italy, is the global leader for products and services...

March 1, 2023

Matchstick Productions and Elevation Hotel Unveil New Lounge Concept at the Base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Elevation Hotel & Spa – the only ski-in, ski-out resort located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort – is partnering with the award-winning production company, Matchstick Productions (MSP), to debut a new lounge concept called the Matchstick Lounge. Opening to the public...

March 1, 2023

Compass Diversified Posts Q4 Loss Despite Mid-Single-Digit Growth

Compass Diversified (CODI), which owns Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Marucci, Primaloft, 5.11, and others in the active lifestyle space, reported net sales in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $594.9 million, up 6 percent (+4 percent on a pro forma basis) compared to $559.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021....

March 1, 2023

Fleet Feet Launches “#ReasonsWeRun” Brand Campaign

CARRBORO, N.C. (March 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores, today announced the launch of its new “#ReasonsWeRun” brand campaign, a cross-channel effort highlighting people who decide to start running, and the positive effects it has on their lives. Developed...

March 1, 2023

Nomadix Repurposed Over 16,900,000 Plastic Bottles in 2022 According to Recently Released Social Purpose Corporation Report

San Clemente, Calif. – March 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nomadix, a social purpose corporation and makers of The Only Towel You Need®, made from post-consumer recycled plastics, announced today the results of its 2022 Social Purpose Corporation Report. Notable 2022 accomplishments include: diverting more than 16,900,000 plastic bottles from landfills,...