March 4, 2024

Sea to Summit Expands Reach with Three New Sales Agency Partnerships across Canada and the U.S.

Perth, Western Australia (March 4, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, is excited to announce its partnership with three new sales agencies, expanding its reach and strengthening the brand’s presence across key territories. Tandem West Sales will represent Western Canada, Agence...

March 1, 2024

EXEC: Vista Outdoor Fields $2.9 Bn Offer to Acquire Company in All-Cash Deal

The Remington and Federal ammunition businesses, among others, have reportedly received an unsolicited interest from MNC Capital Partners, indicating that MNC would be interested in acquiring Vista Outdoor in an all-cash transaction for $35.00 per share.  Before the March 1 release of the information by MNC on the morning of...

February 29, 2024

Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Net Loss for Q4 and Full Year

Emerald Holding, Inc., parent of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported fourth-quarter 2023 revenues were $101.5 million, an increase of 8.4 percent versus the fourth quarter 2022, said to be driven primarily by organic revenue growth of $5.2 million as well as $1.7 million in revenue from...

February 29, 2024

Malibu Sandals Names The Sideways Life As PR Agency of Record

Malibu, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Malibu Sandals, the coastal purveyor of modern, woven footwear has named The Sideways Life as its new public relations agency of record. The Sideways Life will support Malibu Sandals North American brand and product communications as it continues its growth in 2024. “For the past...

February 28, 2024

Aspen Chamber Resort Association Partners with Backbone

ASPEN, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA), has retained Backbone, one of the country’s leading active lifestyle marketing agencies, with clients including Yeti, Smartwool, Black Diamond, Thule and more. With its headquarters in nearby Carbondale, Backbone will support ACRA’s public relations and communication strategy. “Aspen Chamber Resort...

February 28, 2024

Outdoor Prolink Bolsters Canadian Brands, adding Industry Leaders: Big Agnes, La Sportiva and Rab

BOULDER, Colo., (Feb 28, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Prolink, the leading pro purchase program for outdoor industry professionals, is thrilled to expand its offerings with six new brands for its Canadian members. This development underscores Outdoor Prolink's dedication to equipping outdoor professionals with top-notch, accessible gear, encouraging their dedication to the...

February 27, 2024

IMBOX Protection Expands Partnership with SNIPES, First U.S. Sneaker Retailer to Provide In-Store Protection Treatments

CHICAGO (Feb. 27, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – IMBOX Protection, the world’s only in-store footwear protection technology, today announced it is expanding its partnership with SNIPES, a leading global sneaker retailer, following a successful pilot program in the United States. SNIPES will extend its offering of IMBOX Protection systems to 40...

February 27, 2024

Primus Retains New Representation in Canada

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, announces changes in its Canadian representation. Rock Gear Distribution, the exclusive Canadian Distributor for Primus-Silva Sweden AB, has reached new agreements with its existing Silva sales agencies to now represent Primus as well. Carrell Agencies, Move Sales, The...

February 26, 2024

Wiley X Releases New Eyewear with the Founder and Recon

FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wiley X, the global pioneer and leader in premium protective eyewear, is proud to release two exciting new models of eyewear that are now available online and through select retailers: the Founder and the Recon. Designed and assembled at the company’s headquarters...

February 26, 2024

The Indoor Climbing Industry Is Booming, but the Transition Has Changed the Sport

At the end of 2023, a total of 785 climbing gyms were open in the United States, compared to 353 gyms in 2014. That’s a 122 percent increase in less than a decade. The industry accumulates over $30 billion in revenue yearly, according to the Climbing Wall Association—rivaling the general fitness, health, and...