February 1, 2022

Nikwax and Nick Brown Invest in the Future

Wadhurst, UK (February 1st, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  Building on 45 years of Nikwax history Today is a historic day for the Nikwax brand. After 45 years of being owner and founder, Nick Brown is passing control to his employees, on three continents, by selling his business to their newly formed...

February 1, 2022

Boatsetter Selects Backbone Media as Public Relations Partner

Fort Lauderdale, Florida /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The global leader in online peer-to-peer boatrentals, Boatsetter, has partnered with Backbone Media for PR efforts. Founded in 2012 by Jaclyn Baumgarten with the goal of democratizing the boating experience, Boatsetter aims to make boating affordable and accessible to anyone by connecting boat owners...

February 1, 2022

Bodega x Helinox Natural Habitat Collection

February 1, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Helinox and Bodega today introduce the new Natural Habitat Collection with Bodega-inspired designs across a set of Helinox’s premium packable outdoor furniture. Revisioning camouflage as a product of our environment with reference to falling leaves and the fences, broken glass and concrete of the...

February 1, 2022

The Future of Winter Sports & New Salewa Ortles Collection FW 22/23

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain sports are currently undergoing major changes. The Alps have a fascinating allure and are attracting more and more visitors. This creates new risks and opportunities – for mountain sports, for the environment, for regions and for the retail industry. What should the future of mountain sports look...

January 31, 2022

Black Creek Outfitters thanks employees, community, and industry as Butler family closes the book on four decades of retail success

Jacksonville, Florida (January 31, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Creek Outfitters, a recognized leader in specialty outdoor retail for nearly 40 years, is closing their doors after concluding a family sale of their lakeside retail property. The decision to close their doors concludes one of the historic runs in outdoor...

January 31, 2022

Nikwax Continues Lifelong Commitment to Sustainability, Announcing Roadmap for Next Three Years

[Seattle, WA, January 31, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has released its sustainability report for the next 3 years. As the leading brand in PFC-free aftercare products, Nikwax understands it has a fundamental responsibility to preserve the...

January 31, 2022

Snow Peak and Rumpl Partner Again to Launch an Updated Fire-Resistant Blanket

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan 31, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Snow Peak, the leading Japanese outdoor design brand, and Rumpl, the leader in technical blankets, are teaming up to announce the launch of the next generation limited-edition NanoLoft® Takibi Blanket. The brands’ Portland-based teams first collaborated in 2020 to design a...

January 28, 2022

The North Face Just Had its Best Quarter Ever: Here’s How the Brand’s New Leader Plans to Build on That Success

First the first time ever, The North Face surpassed $1 billion in sales, with revenues of more than $1.2 billion in Q3. This marked the best quarter in the brand’s history, with global revenues up 27% above pre-pandemic levels. The growth comes as the brand gears up to welcome a new global...

January 28, 2022

VF’s Q3 Earnings Tops Wall Street’s Targets, Sales Jump 22 Percent

VF Corp. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 45 percent in the third quarter ended December 31 and topped Wall Street’s estimates. Sales grew 22 percent led by 28 percent growth at The North Face. Sales grew 8 percent at Vans, 11 percent at Timberland, and 4 percent at...

January 27, 2022

Iconic specialty outdoor retailer launches national search for new hire to learn the ropes of retail – and potentially take ownership

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (January 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The founder and owner of Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis’ original outdoor store, this week released an open letter to the industry with an unusual business proposition – to find, hire and train a general manager who can also potentially take full ownership of...