January 27, 2023

Tread Labs, Leading Insole and Footwear Brand, Expands U.S. Sales Team Driving Brand Momentum and Doubles Size of Mass. Headquarters

WOBURN, Mass. (January 27, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Tread Labs, a leading performance insole brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, today announced it expanded its sales team and doubled the size of its headquarters to accommodate the rapid growth created by wholesale demand for their insole collection. The brand now...

January 27, 2023

Climbing Collective Acquires Inner Peaks

Climbing Collective is excited to welcome Inner Peaks to its group of regional climbing gym brands. Inner Peaks is the leading operator of indoor climbing facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, and joins Philadelphia Rock Gym in the Climbing Collective family. With this acquisition, Climbing Collective will have seven gyms in operation,...

January 27, 2023

Deckers Says Walmart Copied Ugg, Hoka and Teva Designs in New Lawsuit

Deckers filed a lawsuit against Walmart on Wednesday, claiming the retailer infringed on designs for its Ugg, Hoka and Teva brands According to the suit, filed in a California court, Walmart is selling lookalikes of Deckers’ Ugg Classic Ultra Mini, the Ugg Oh Yeah slide, the Hoka Ora Recovery slide,...

January 27, 2023

OnePlan partners with World Obstacle to launch new obstacle pack

London, UK – 26 January 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The world’s leading event site and venue planning platform OnePlan and World Obstacle - International Obstacle Sports Federation today announce a ground-breaking partnership, which will launch a new Obstacle-specific pack for their event planning platform. World Obstacle, the international sports federation that governs...

January 27, 2023

Norrøna Announces Upcoming In-Store Events and Promotions as Part of its Loyalty Membership Program

BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 27, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built, premium outerwear, welcomes new members to the brand’s loyalty program that aims to deepen relationships with fans of the brand. Members of Norrøna’s loyalty program receive special perks such as access to exclusive...

January 25, 2023

U.S. House Once Again Eyes Plans to Dispose of Public Lands

Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In its first vote as the 118th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rules package containing a provision intended to pave the way for transferring or selling off federal public land. The provision says that lawmakers can ignore the costs of...

January 24, 2023

Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities

Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge

January 24, 2023

Rumpl Kicks Off New Year with Strategic Leadership Growth

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan. 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, announces the hiring of Kris Fry as Creative Director and internally promotes three team members, elevating AshLee Anderson to Director of Marketing, Michael Archer to Director of Global Operations and Emily Darby to Director...

January 24, 2023

Heidi Muller Leads a Buy Out of the Adventure Racing World Series

23/01/2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Adventure Racing World Series is under new ownership after the company was purchased from Geocentric Outdoors (Australia) by a consortium of investors lead by current CEO, Heidi Muller. Muller has been CEO for the past year, and in full operational charge of the global adventure...

January 23, 2023

Coleman, Marmot Parent Cutting 13 Percent Of Corporate Headcount

Newell Brands will lay off 13 percent of its corporate workforce in a major restructuring move. Newell is also consolidating its five operating segments into three operating segments. Jim Pisani continues as CEO of the Outdoor & Recreation segment. The restructuring and savings initiative, Project Phoenix, aims to strengthen the...