May 17, 2024

Patagonia Prevails in Nordstrom Lawsuit

Patagonia settled a counterfeiting lawsuit on May 15 with Nordstrom after filing the accusation against the retailer in federal court on May 30, 2023. The suit alleged that Nordstrom sold “thousands of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and t-shirts” through its Nordstrom Rack stores, in the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court...

May 16, 2024

Yeti Discloses Mystery Ranch Acquisition Price

Yeti acquired Mystery Ranch, known for its durable load-bearing backpacks, bags, and pack accessories, for $36.2 million. The deal closed on February 2. Yeti also acquired Butter Pat Industries, a manufacturer of cast iron cookware, in the first quarter. In the first-quarter earnings call last week, Matt Reintjes, Yeti’s president and...

May 16, 2024

Outdoor Alliance data shows increasing visitors to public land while recreation funding declines

Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The number of visitors to America’s public lands has steadily increased over the last 15 years, while over the same time period funding for recreation has decreased more than 20 percent at agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management,...

May 15, 2024

Montane Secures bluesign® System Partner Status

ASHINGTON, ENGLAND (May 15th, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - British outdoor clothing and equipment brand, Montane, has gained bluesign® System Partner status, as part of the brand’s journey to reduce its environmental impact and increase transparency. The accreditation is awarded only to those that meet the strict safety and environmental requirements...

May 15, 2024

FeatherSnap Selects Darby Communications as PR Agency of Record

Caledonia, MN – May 15, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - FeatherSnap, a brand dedicated to revolutionizing the world of birdwatching through Wi-Fi-enabled smart bird feeders, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the outdoor, active lifestyle, and hunt/fish markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications...

May 15, 2024

Mountain Equipment Company Announces New Store Opening Soon in Ontario

VANCOUVER, B.C. — May 15, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), Canada’s most trusted outdoor retailer is set to open a new standalone store in Whitby this coming July. The new location will be situated at 1 - 1650 Victoria St East, at the Thickson Ridge Power Centre...

May 15, 2024

REI Workers Say Union Effort Has Prompted A Disciplinary Crackdown

Employers are free to punish workers for violating company policy, but not with the intention of ousting organizers or chilling a union drive. Whether such discipline is legal often boils down to whether or not it was meted out consistently to other workers in the past. REI denies it’s trying to...

May 14, 2024

Teva Partners with FP Movement on a Limited Edition Outdoor Footwear Collection

Goleta, California (May 14, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Teva®, heritage footwear brand and a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), is excited to announce a limited-edition summer adventure kit with FP Movement, Free People’s renowned activewear brand, launching this May. The collaboration will include a new take on Teva’s iconic...

May 14, 2024

Vasque Reinforces Partnerships with Outdoor Sports Marketing and Waypoint Outdoors

Red Wing, MN, May 14, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vasque Footwear, with 60 years of experience delivering functional, durable footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts, is excited to announce significant advancements in its sales team partnerships with Waypoint Outdoor and Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM). These strategic initiatives mark a milestone in Vasque’s...

May 14, 2024

Sea to Summit Launches New Canadian Website, Expands Direct-to-Consumer Experience

Perth, Western Australia (May 14th, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sea to Summit, the globally recognized manufacturer of award-winning adventure equipment, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Canadian website, providing outdoor enthusiasts nationwide with seamless access to the brand's entire line of high-performance gear. The dedicated platform ensures...