May 6, 2022

Led by online sales, GoPro revenue rises 71% in Q1

GoPro Inc. revenue grew 71% year-over-year in the first quarter buoyed by online sales that jumped 224% in the same period. Revenue was $204 million for the three months ending March 31, compared with $119 million in Q1 2020. GoPro.com revenue increased to $82 million, which was 40% of the...

May 5, 2022

Vista Outdoor Announces Plan to Separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products Segments Into Two Independent, Publicly-Traded Companies

ANOKA, Minn., May 5, 2022 - Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: VSTO) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly-traded companies. The Company expects to create these companies through a tax-free...

May 5, 2022

United Sports Brands Acquires Iconic Cycling Brand PEARL iZUMi

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA and LOUISVILLE, CO (May 5, 2022) — United Sports Brands (“USB”), a global leader in sports performance and protective products, today announced that it has acquired PEARL iZUMi USA (“PEARL iZUMi”), an iconic manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join USB’s portfolio...

May 5, 2022

SOREL and prAna Release Limited-Edition Collab Inspired By Movement

PORTLAND, Ore., and CARLSBAD, Calif. - May 5, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SOREL Footwear, known for blending function and fashion, and prAna, a leader in sustainable, outdoor apparel, announced today the launch of a limited-edition collaboration inspired by movement. The footwear and activewear collection fuses Earth-conscious craftsmanship and bold design. Product names...

May 5, 2022

Modern Pentathlon Obstacle Discipline for LA 2028

  BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: May 2, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Two obstacle sport disciplines have been selected for testing to replace riding in Modern Pentathlon. Modern Pentathlon was introduced at the 1912 Olympic Games by the founder of the Modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin to identify the best all-around athlete....

May 5, 2022

Matador Encourages Adventurers to “Travel Hard” with Thousand Dollar Gear Giveaway

BOULDER, Colo. (May 5, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, has revealed its new “Travel Hard” campaign. Anchored by a $1,000 gear giveaway for one lucky winner, the campaign builds on the spirit of travel returning for many, post-pandemic. “We engineer purpose-built equipment for...

May 4, 2022

Buddy Debuts Affordable Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Coverage for American Alpine Club Members

RICHMOND, VA  (May 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Buddy today announced the rollout of a new member benefit: Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance program, underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. AAC members and their dependents can now purchase affordable AD&D coverage with limits from $50,000...

May 3, 2022

GSM Outdoors continues foray into fishing sector

GSM Outdoors has taken over the Bill Lewis Rat L-Trap brand of baits. It follows its first acquisition in the sector of Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits late last year. At the time its Vice President of Sales, Zach Henderson, told Angling International it was working on several additional acquisitions. Angling...

May 3, 2022

Eddie Bauer Appoints Christopher Bevans as Creative Director

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 3, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Eddie Bauer, the iconic outdoor brand, today announced the appointment of Christopher Bevans as its new Creative Director, where he will bring his vision and expertise to spearhead product design. In his new role, Bevans will bring his experience in sportswear and textiles to...

May 3, 2022

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Kicks off 2022 Artist Search

Louisville, CO (May 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality technical gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, along with festival partner and multifunctional headwear brand BUFF, announced today that entries are now being accepted from emerging and established artists and...