January 27, 2021

VF’s Q3 Revenues Slide 6 Percent

Sales for the Vans brand were down 6% while sales for The North Face were flat, though the company’s entire outdoor segment fell 5%. Earnings came in just ahead of Wall Street’s consensus estimate but were below year-ago levels. SGB Media

January 27, 2021

Columbia Hires Chief Digital Officer From Nike

Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Skip Potter to the role of EVP, Chief Digital Information Officer, effective April 1, 2021. Most recently, he spent four years as Nike’s Chief Technology Officer, and held top management roles in Capital One and British Telecommunication’s Enterprise Group. Shop Eat Surf

January 27, 2021

Orvis Partners with Hell’s Bay Boatworks to Launch Special Edition Skiff

MANCHESTER, Vt. (Jan. 27, 2021) — Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer that specializes in fly fishing gear, and Hell’s Bay Boatworks, the renowned Florida-based boat maker, announce the launch of a new special edition skiff package that benefits Florida fisheries. The brands collaborated to design the Orvis Edition...

January 27, 2021

Hiking Community Applauds Pause on New Energy Leases

Silver Spring, MD; January 27, 2021 – Following the announcement of Executive Orders to address the climate crisis, including a pause on oil and gas leases on public lands, American Hiking Society (AHS), provides this statement: Tyler Ray, Director of Policy and Advocacy, American Hiking Society: “American Hiking Society applauds the Biden-Harris...

January 26, 2021

Don’t Be Afraid to Be Basic + More Big Lessons From Top Outdoor Execs

Outdoor executives discuss the takeaways from an unprecedented year and offer insights on how they will persevere and emerge stronger than ever Footwear News

January 26, 2021

Vermont’s governor calls for a monumental investment in the outdoor industry

Gov. Phil Scott’s proposed annual budget called for more than $20 million in spending on ventures related to the outdoor industry, including a $10 million package aimed directly at improving outdoor recreation in the state. SNEWS

January 26, 2021

Mizu introduces Ceramic Lined Cups and Tumblers, six new product styles, and an inspirational Ambassador Graphic Series for Fall 2021

Carlsbad, California, January 26th, 2021 - Mizu, the producer of reusable products for an adventure-rich lifestyle, announces the launch of its Fall 2021 product line – immediately available to retailers and businesses for pre-booking and available to ship to retail July 15th, 2021. The new line includes an innovative new...

January 26, 2021

Candide Thovex Launches CANDIDE

LA CLUSAZ, France –January 26, 2021 – Candide Thovex, among the most legendary freeskiers ever, has announced the launch of CANDIDE, a new technical outerwear, apparel and accessory brand built on the fundamental elements of timeless design, optimal functionality, high-level performance and sustainable quality. Thovex is widely considered one of...

January 26, 2021

David Longren Appointed as Strategic Advisor of U.S. Business Redarc Corporation

LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – REDARC is pleased to announce the hiring of David Longren as strategic advisor of REDARC’s United States Corporation as well as the REDARC Group. David comes to REDARC with a wealth of knowledge in general business leadership, innovation and product development. A former Vice President and...

January 25, 2021

GearJunkie joins forces to launch AllGear Media Group

GearJunkie, Bikerumor, Switchback Travel, AutoWise, iRunFar, and more unite under the ‘AllGear’ banner to create a media group focused on the outdoors, new products, active lifestyles, and gear. GearJunkie