September 26, 2024

Job Cuts Coming to Vail Resorts as Part of Transformation Plan

Vail Resorts announced a two-year company transformation plan Thursday afternoon that includes job cuts to corporate and operational staff. The company is targeting $100 million in annualized cost savings by the end of its 2026 fiscal year through scaled operations, global shared services, and expanded workforce management. Job cuts will impact...

September 26, 2024

Maintain Solid RV Sales Amid a Slower Economy

The RV industry, after peaking in 2020 and 2021, is returning to pre-pandemic sales levels. With record-high credit debt and inflation-driven interest rates, lenders may be more cautious about offering RV loans. To succeed in spite of economic pressures, RV dealers should solidify lender relationships and promote suitable loan options...

September 26, 2024

Rumpl and Snow Peak Reunite for an Upgraded Fire-Resistant Blanket

Portland, Oregon (September 26, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rumpl, inventor of the Technical Blanket category and the Original Puffy Blanket, proudly announces the launch of its third fire-resistant blanket – the Takibi Blanket – with Portland-based Japanese camping brand Snow Peak. The 50 x 70” throw-size blanket addresses the threat of stray...

September 26, 2024

Obviouslee Joins Distinguished 1% of Certified B Corps™ Worldwide, Setting New Standard for Purpose-Driven Marketing

CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Obviouslee, a dynamic, full-service marketing company renowned for strategic collaborations with innovative brands worldwide, today proudly announced its certification as a Certified B Corporation™  Out of millions of businesses worldwide, only 8,254 have achieved B Corp™ certification. Obviouslee is now proudly part...

September 26, 2024

Join Women-Led Wednesday Initiative to Drive Change and Uplift Women In Business

Sun Valley, ID (Sep 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Women-Led Wednesday, the annual purpose-driven holiday that urges the public to shop women-led businesses, returns for the seventh year, calling on consumers to be mindful of their purchasing power leading up to popular eCommerce holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday....

September 26, 2024

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retains Verde for PR and communications support

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, retained Verde Brand Communications to help manage communications and public relations. Moving forward, Verde will assist the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance team with strategy and communications support...

September 25, 2024

Katie Hawkins of Outdoor Alliance Announced as 2024-2025 Obama Foundation Leader

Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - This week, Katie Hawkins, California Program Director at Outdoor Alliance, was named among 205 people selected to join the Obama Foundation Leaders program. The program trains participants around the world in leadership development and civic engagement to help build their skills and...

September 25, 2024

Backpacker’s Pantry promotes preparedness, offers meal kits for Emergency Preparedness Month for all diets

Boulder, Colo. (Sept. 25, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As September marks Emergency Preparedness Month, Backpacker’s Pantry, the family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, emphasizes the importance of being ready for unexpected situations with its comprehensive range of emergency meal solutions. Committed to reliability, nutrition, and convenience, the Boulder, Colo.-based company...

September 25, 2024

Conor Sedmak Named Vice President of Sales at Mountain Gazette

North Lake Tahoe, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Conor Sedmak, formerly associate publisher of Mountain Gazette, has been named VP of Sales for the revived outdoor culture magazine. In his new role he will continue to strengthen common bonds with ad partners and open up new lines of communication with non-endemic...

September 25, 2024

Why Are So Many Surf Stars Becoming Corporate Speakers?

“Everyone wants to be able to navigate the waves like the world’s top surfers,” says the Athlete Speakers website, one of America’s largest sports marketing and athlete booking agencies. “Surfing speakers are the epitome of cool and share their stories with corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups and other organizations looking to...