August 17, 2021

Nocs Provisions’ Outdoor Optics Now Available at REI

ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. - August 17, 2021 - Nocs Provisions, maker of adventure-ready optics and accessories, today announces that its products will be available online at REI.com this Fall, and in-store in Spring 2022. Founded in 2019, Nocs Provisions has grown quickly with its range of adventure-ready optics that are...

August 17, 2021

Ascent Protein Launches New Plant-Based Protein with Whole Foods Market

DENVER, COLORADO - August 17, 2021 - Ascent, one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition companies, is thrilled to announce a new line of organic plant-based protein powders, created to support muscle health and athletic performance. Ascent’s Plant Protein helps to expand their line of products that support “clean-eating, hard-working...

August 16, 2021

Outdoor Prolink’s 2021 Nonprofit Partner Organizations

Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, announces their partner organizations for this year. The three organizations that Outdoor Prolink will support with donations throughout the year include Protect Our Winters, the Conservation Alliance, and PridePads Africa. Outdoor Prolink believes the...

August 14, 2021

OutsidePR Welcomes New Clients and Two New Hires

SAUSALITO, Calif. – OutsidePR, a leading consumer public relations agency with a boutique focus on the outdoor lifestyle, today announced the arrival of three new clients and two new hires. The agency is proud to be added to the roster of PR agencies working with one of the fastest-growing beer...

August 13, 2021

Outdoor’s big data problem

A recent dustup between specialty retailers and a behemoth market research firm has the industry wondering: Have we been basing our biggest business decisions on crap data for decades? OBJ

August 13, 2021

HEX Releases Complete Creative Series, Women In Focus, Featuring Top Female Photographers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - August 13, 2021 - HEX, award winning fashion accessory brand, today released the complete series, Women In Focus, each episode highlighting female creatives and photographers as they share their stories, challenges, successes and give advice to encourage other women in the industry. Drawing on decades of...

August 13, 2021

Kane Footwear and Equinox Partner to Promote Athlete Recovery

Westport, CT (August 13, 2021) — Kane Footwear, an emerging leader in sustainable, active recovery footwear, is excited to announce a new partnership with luxury lifestyle leader Equinox. The venture will expand Kane’s reach to offer the Revive recovery slip-on in The Shop at Equinox, accessible online and at select...

August 12, 2021

Hiking Shoe Sales Are Climbing Fast, Especially Online — and Merrell Is Leading the Charge

Sales of outdoor footwear climbed $299 million for the 12 months ending May 2021, The NPD Group Inc. senior sports industry adviser Matt Powell revealed yesterday during the Outdoor Retailer Summer show. The mark is a 19% increase over the same period in 2019. FN

August 11, 2021

Canada Goose Sees Q1 Revenues More Than Double

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported a slightly higher loss in the first quarter ended June 27. Revenues vaulted 115.7%. Global e-commerce revenue increased by 80.8%; revenue increased significantly in all geographic regions; and despite elevated retail closures, Canada grew by 126.1%, excluding $7.0 million of temporary PPE sales in the...

August 11, 2021

Court Finds Seirus’ HeatWave Did Not Infringe Columbia’s Design Patent

This marks two jury verdicts in favor of Seirus over Columbia in a long-running patent dispute between the companies, effectively putting an end to Columbia’s claims against Seirus. Inside Outdoor