March 7, 2022

Swiftwick® launches FLITE XT® TRAIL, the most technologically advanced outdoor sock

Franklin, TN (March 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Swiftwick is thrilled to announce the launch of their FLITE XT® TRAIL line, which combines natural Merino wool and proprietary GripDry™ Fiber with stability technology to tackle the unique challenges of outdoor trail adventures. As the leader in sock innovation and thoughtful...

March 3, 2022

Patent-infringement cases against The North Face and Columbia can move forward, judge rules

A Colorado district judge ruled late last month that Colorado-based Cocona Labs, creators of 37.5 Technology, can move forward with two separate lawsuits accusing The North Face (TNF) and Columbia of patent infringement. The two cases date to 2016, when Cocona sued VF Corporation (TNF’s parent company) and Columbia Sportswear...

March 3, 2022

Prairie Wear Partners with Press Forward PR

CALGARY, AB /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Prairie Wear, makers of Hugger support bras, has partnered with Press Forward for media relations, product placement, and communications strategy. “Prairie Wear is making compression bras that are easy to wear and easy to care for,” says Holli Markwald, Founder & CEO of Prairie Wear....

March 3, 2022

REI Employees Successfully Vote to Unionize

It was an overwhelming “yes.” In an 88-14 vote, employees at the Manhattan REI voted to approve a union. It’s the first REI to do so, and follows on the heels of chains like Starbucks seeing similar union drives in the service and retail sector. Adventure Journal

March 3, 2022

DECKED Acquires CargoGlide

Ketchum, Idaho (March 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DECKED is pleased to announce the acquisition of industry-leading sliding truck bed accessory manufacturer, CargoGlide. Founded in 2010, CargoGlide designs, manufactures, and sells robust, ergonomic sliding bed platforms, which allow users to easily access gear from their truck bed or cargo van....

March 3, 2022

FORLOH Appoints Nick Skally to Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce

WHITEFISH, Mont. (March 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/- FORLOH, the 100% made-in-America technical outdoor brand, continues its growth trajectory in the US market with the appointment of Nick Skally to VP of Marketing and E-commerce. Skally brings over 20 years of corporate experience with globally-recognized brands including Nordica, Ski, and Malibu Boats,...

March 2, 2022

New Speakers Announced, Final Lineup Confirmed for Sea Otter Classic Summit produced by Life Time, April 5-7

MONTEREY, Calif. (Mar. 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), and the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental announce eight new experts who will share their knowledge at the inaugural Sea Otter Classic Summit taking place April 5-7,...

March 2, 2022

REI Co-op Relaunches Its Lifetime Membership Program

For the first time its 84 years, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is significantly changing the ways that members can connect with the co-op by relaunching its lifetime membership program. The relaunch includes new lifetime benefits that make it easier for members to make the most of every experience outside and be part of a...

March 2, 2022

Rock Spot Expands Its Northeast Footprint in Recent Acquisition

Rock Spot Climbing, a longstanding Northeast climbing gym chain, recently announced its acquisition of Prime Climb in nearby Wallingford, Connecticut. Previously managing five gyms between Rhode Island and Massachusetts―the first of which, Rock Spot Lincoln, has been operating since 1998 (formerly as RI Rock Gym of Pawtucket)―the Rock Spot gym...

March 2, 2022

Chaco Hits the Road Again on the 2022 Fit for Adventure Tour 

ROCKFORD, Mich. (March 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Chaco, the outdoor lifestyle brand known for the iconic Z sandal, will be on the road again this year with an expanded Fit For Adventure Tour. Offering on site repairs to keep sandals on feet (and out of landfills) longer, as well as custom...