November 23, 2020

Outdoor Research announces Roger Barton as New President

SEATTLE, Wash. (November 23, 2020) – Outdoor Research, a leader in functional outdoor, tactical and medical apparel and accessories, this week announced a new leadership structure with industry veteran Roger Barton taking the helm of the company. Since 2018, Barton has led all aspects of finance and operations at Outdoor...

November 23, 2020

Pacific Teaze, CMCBrands Announce Alliance

St. Louis , Mo. — November, 2020. Today CMCBrands and Pacific Teaze announce a new strategic brand partnership that includes shared logistics, distribution and merchandising. This cooperation focuses on leveraging strategic operational efficiencies to spur further growth of both organizations. Pacific Teaze will continue to run as a separate division...

November 23, 2020

ECCO Outdoor Adds Sales Force to Four More Key Regions

Londonderry, NH  (November 23, 2020) – ECCO, the leading family-owned global footwear brand, has added sales rep groups in four key territories to further expand its business in the outdoor and athletic specialty category. Having recently appointed Erik Walcott to Global Head of Specialty sales, the brand continues moving toward furthering its...

November 20, 2020

The Backcountry trademark fiasco, one year later

One year after The Colorado Sun broke a huge story that became one of the year’s biggest scandals in the outdoor industry, SNEWS followed up with some of the affected companies to see if the online retailer Backcountry.com has made good on its promises.

November 20, 2020

How COVID-19 Could Actually Be Good for Skiing

Resort executives are warning customers that skiing will be different this season, with the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing restrictions reminding skiers of that. Outside

November 19, 2020

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance welcomes Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to national vendor partner network

Nov. 19, 2020 ) ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA  – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootoutdoors.com), the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is announcing the addition of Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to their national vendor partner network. Debuting as new members during the November buyer’s...

November 19, 2020

HitchFire Expands National Sales Footprint

Santa Cruz, CA (November 19, 2020) HitchFire Grills, creator of the world’s first purpose-built hitch-mounted grill, which dares you to Grill Where No One Has Grilled Before™, is quickly expanding its sales footprint releasing the Forge 15 grill at national retailers REI and Backcountry.com and going live soon with Camping World. The rapid expansion of...

November 18, 2020

Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL Announce Groundbreaking Partnership and Athlete Program for 2021

DENVER (Nov. 18, 2020) – Ride for Racial Justice and SBT GRVL today announce a new, trailblazing partnership and athlete program that will bring greater diversity, equity and representation to one of the world’s most premiere gravel races. Launching today, the joint program offers 25 secured spots for Black, Indigenous...

November 18, 2020

Sea to Summit Welcomes Sally McCoy to the Global Leadership Team

Perth, Australia (November 17, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the adventure equipment manufacturer headquartered in Western Australia, is thrilled to welcome Sally McCoy, a seasoned outdoor industry executive, to the company’s global leadership team. McCoy will occupy the newly created position of Executive Chair of Sea to Summit and will...

November 17, 2020

Mountain Hardwear Bolsters European Presence With New Distribution Partners

Richmond, Calif. (November 17, 2020) - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, is proud to announce the expansion of their international distribution to include four new distribution partners in Europe including MnO International, 2Pure, E.Tremmel Marketing and Amwear. “The value of having...