March 31, 2023

Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer To Acquire Boardriders

Boardriders has long been rumored to be on the selling block. In early March, Bloomberg reported that Authentic Brands was nearing a deal to acquire the company for $1.3 billion. A Moody’s report published in late February indicated that Authentic had arranged financing to support an acquisition. Authentic said the acquisition...

March 30, 2023

Benchmade Knife Company Prevails in Patent Infringement Lawsuit

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 30, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Benchmade Knife Company (Benchmade), the American manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing knives and edge tools, announces that it has secured a permanent injunction against Hogue, Inc. and Hogue Tool and Machine, Inc. (Hogue), prohibiting them from...

March 30, 2023

We Could See Another Resort Ban Snowboarding

The upcoming resort may enter a partnership that taps Deer Valley Resort to manage the slopes, local publication Park Record reported. That would result in Deer Valley’s “no-snowboard” policy carrying over to the new area. The Inertia

March 30, 2023

Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends

Julia Day of Circana (formerly NPD Group) discusses outdoor sales trends, why now is the time for innovation, and top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market. The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear brands are rising to the top of key categories over traditional...

March 30, 2023

Print Magazine Mountain Gazette Is Giving Away a Ski Trip to Portillo Chile

North Lake Tahoe, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Gazette is offering up a dream ski trip to the stunning Andean Mountains of Chile, for one lucky winner, and an even luckier friend of that winner. The grand prize giveaway includes 4 days of skiing at Ski Portillo for two, including lodging,...

March 29, 2023

Cotopaxi Releases 2022 Impact Report

Salt Lake City, UT. (March 29, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –– Certified B Corporation™ and mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi, today released its annual Impact Report, sharing insights and statistics into the brand’s ongoing social and environmental achievements, carbon accounting, supply chain governance, corporate philanthropy, and workforce diversification. Founded in 2014 as a vehicle...

March 29, 2023

Helinox Unveils New Flagship Creative Center in Busan, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea - March 29, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, announces the recent opening of its second multi-story creative center, “Helinox Creative Center Busan,” (HCC Busan). Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is known for its...

March 28, 2023

Outdoor Industry Association Partners with Climate Neutral to Accelerate Carbon Measurement

BOULDER, CO [March 28, 2023] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is proud to announce its latest partnership with Climate Neutral to make it easier for OIA members to measure their carbon emissions. By partnering with Climate Neutral, OIA is demonstrating its commitment to supporting sustainability in the outdoor industry and...

March 27, 2023

BOTE Expands Retail With New Flagship Store in Fort Lauderdale

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. - March 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BOTE, longstanding leader of innovation in the paddle board, kayak, and water lifestyle space, today announces the grand opening of its new retail location in the paddling paradise of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exterior features BOTE’s iconic black-and-white flagship retail design,...

March 23, 2023

Black Diamond Equipment Issues Voluntary Recall for its Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in designing and manufacturing active outdoor performance equipment and apparel for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities, is issuing a voluntary recall for its Recon LT...