October 8, 2020

Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers to Meet Online Demand During the Holidays

Dick’s Sporting Goods will employ the seasonal associates as part of its third annual “National Signing Day” on Oct. 14. They will provide extra staffing to their stores and distribution centers across the country, as well as its contactless services, like curbside pickup and ship-from-store orders. Read more on Footwear...

October 8, 2020

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Announces a Ton of New Benefits For Teton Gravity Research Premium Members

Jackson, Wyo. (October 8, 2020) - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled additional benefits for all Teton Gravity Research TV Premium Members, including the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on premium brands Mammut and J Skis, as well as a...

October 8, 2020

Hydro Flask Regains Momentum In Q2

Hydro Flask returned to growth in the second quarter ended August 31 as more people return to the outdoors. Overall, sales in Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3% in the quarter to $167.9 million. Operating income in the Housewares segment increased 27.2% to...

October 8, 2020

Benchmade Knife Company names Jon deAsis as CEO and President

Oregon City, OR (Oct 8, 2020) Benchmade is proud to announce that current President, Jon deAsis, will be ascending to the role of President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis, who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis. Jon deAsis takes on...

October 8, 2020

Port Side Productions Introduces the Backcountry Marketing Podcast

Bellingham, WA – Oct. 8, 2020 –Port Side Productions is thrilled to present the Backcountry Marketing Podcast. The Backcountry Marketing Podcast dives deep with leaders of the outdoor industry to discuss the gritty details of their marketing, branding work, personal challenges, and latest adventures. In each episode, host and producer...

October 6, 2020

Emerald Holding Launches Stock Buyback Plan

Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be on the open market at prevailing market prices, and will continue...

October 5, 2020

Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.

A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.

October 5, 2020

Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer magazines to cease publication indefinitely.

Four of the outdoor industry's oldest print magazines—Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer—will cease publication indefinitely this year, according to multiple sources at the brands' parent company, A360 Media. Sierra Shafer, editor-in-chief at Powder, confirmed that staff members at all five titles received indefinite furlough notifications late on Friday, October 2. Read more on SNEWS.

October 5, 2020

ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton

LOGAN, Utah--(October 5, 2020) - ICON Health & Fitness (“ICON”), the world leader in innovation, design and distribution of connected fitness equipment and software, today announced a $200 million growth investment led by L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, and is joined by existing investor Pamplona Capital...

October 5, 2020

Stio Partners with GORE-TEX® and Launches Largest Ski Program to Date with Fall 2020 Collection

JACKSON, Wyo. (October 5, 2020) – Inspired by life in the Tetons, Jackson Hole mountain brand Stio makes premium technical and lifestyle apparel to cover the full range of mountain pursuits. Drawing inspiration from its roots in world-class mountains and legendary ski culture, Stio has released its most dynamic ski...