August 9, 2021

Outdoor Research Bases Spring 2022 Collection on 5 Values: Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity

With its new Spring 2022 line, Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in outdoor apparel and gear, releases a collection of products directly tied to core company values — community, collaboration, innovation, passion and curiosity. The new collection yields an exceptionally groundbreaking and thoughtful program, highlighting the results of working thoughtfully...

August 9, 2021

Wild Rye Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Grows Team and Reflects on Brand Evolution

SUN VALLEY, Idaho (August 9, 2021) - Wild Rye launched five years ago to provide women outdoor and mountain bike clothing that was both technical and contemporary. Today Wild Rye is the brand of choice for women-identifying outdoor lovers—from beginners to pros to après enthusiasts—regardless of age, background, size or...

August 8, 2021

2020 Tokyo Olympics medal count: USA tops China in gold, silver, bronze and overall medal totals

The U.S. led the way at the 2020 Games with China, Japan, Great Britain and the Russian Olympic Committee rounding out the top 5. Overall, 339 medals were handed out across 33 sports and Team USA was the big winner collecting one third of all of the medals that were...

August 6, 2021

Another Leader Departs Columbia Sportswear Company

Franco Fogliato, a former Billabong executive who had climbed into the top ranks at Columbia during his seven years there, has resigned and will leave the company Sept. 3. Columbia executives just announced that two other company leaders are leaving - Prana President Russ Hopcus is retiring and Mountain Hardwear...

August 5, 2021

Lippert agrees to acquire Furrion Holdings Limited

RV and leisure vehicle industry expert Lippert has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Furrion Holdings Limited – a leading distributor of appliances to OEMs and aftermarket customers in the RV and trailer sectors. Furrion’s forecasted 2021 sales are approximately US $230 million. Camping Trade World

August 5, 2021

Outdoor Research Awarded U.S. Army Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS) Contract

SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Outdoor Research, LLC. (OR), a leading brand in the outdoor and tactical gear industry, announced that the company, in partnership with Prime Vendor ADS Inc., has been awarded a multi-year $49 million contract from the U.S. Army for the next generation Cold Weather Glove...

August 5, 2021

The Conservation Alliance Welcomes New Staff and Board Members

BEND, Ore. (August 5, 2021) – The Conservation Alliance has added three new staff members to its team and four members to its Board of Directors. The new additions are a signal of where the organization is headed with its advocacy program, communications capabilities, expansion into new industries, and broadening...

August 5, 2021

Industry Veteran Launches Innovative Experiential Marketing Agency and Co-Work Space Mash Up

San Francisco, CA – August 05, 2021 - Founded by Chris Shierholtz, an Outdoor and Cycling industry veteran, with over 20 years of experience, California RADNESS is a San Francisco experiential marketing agency that will also serve as a coworking space. The agency offers services such as event production, content...

August 5, 2021

YETI Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2021. Net sales increased 45% to $357.7 million, compared to $246.9 million during the same period last year. Gross profit increased 52% to $209.1 million, or 58.5% of net sales, compared to $137.5 million, or 55.7%...

August 5, 2021

Behind the rise in branded outdoor retail stores

Outside looks at why outdoor brands are opening up new, in-person retail locations—even after the pandemic prompted a surge in online sales.