January 12, 2024

Aspen Skiing Co. on lookout for ‘underground’ ski instructors

Aspen Skiing Co. is trying to enlist its instructors to help ferret out “underground teachers”  who are leading their clients across the slopes of the four local ski areas.  The rogue instruction violates SkiCo’s agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and breaches company policy. What wasn’t stated is that underground...

January 12, 2024

Krimson Klover Welcomes Susie Wagner as Director of Sales to Lead Growth in Specialty Retail

Boulder, Colo. (January 12, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Krimson Klover, the outdoor and lifestyle brand powered by women passionate about living a life fueled by outdoor adventure, meaningful connection and giving back to the community, has hired Susie Wagner as the new Director of Sales. Wagner comes to Krimson Klover with extensive experience...

January 12, 2024

MyOutdoorTV Resolutions: Starting with Nearly 20 Epic New Shows to Stream NOW

DENVER (Janaury 12, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - MyOutdoorTV is dropping another exciting lineup of new shows at MyOutdoorTV.com. Nearly 20 seasons are premiering now for viewers to watch the world's most extensive, popular, and exclusive collection of outdoor lifestyle programming. MOTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming...

January 11, 2024

Merrell, Saucony Parent Company Sells Shoe Brand Sperry

Wolverine Worldwide, parent company of Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, and other brands, announced it has sold boat-shoe brand Sperry to Authentic Brands Group and the Aldo Group. The deal closed on Jan. 10, and is expected to generate about $130 million in the first quarter to pay down debt. The announcement...

January 10, 2024

REI Plans to Open 10 New Stores in 2024

REI Co-op laid out its expansion plans to open 10 new stores in 2024. Locations have been finalized for summer 2024 openings in Glendale, AZ and Rancho Mirage, CA. A store in St. George, UT is expected to open in fall 2025. The co-op will open its doors in formerly...

January 10, 2024

Bowtech Selects Idea Ranch as Agency of Record, Unveiling an Innovative Strategy Centered Around Community Development.

TULSA, OK – January 10th, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bowtech, the leading manufacturer of the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment, has named Idea Ranch as its agency of record. Leveraging expertise in brand strategy, performance media, creative content creation, and its community development service (C4), Idea Ranch will...

January 9, 2024

5.11 Tactical Partners with USCCA to Expand ABR Academy Classes for 2024

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today announced it will expand its popular ABR Academy in 2024 to host more than 500 classes in collaboration with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies will host the free instructional classes at...

January 9, 2024

Forever Chemicals — New Podcast Series From Outdoor Minimalist Explores What PFAS Are, Their Risks, and What Outdoor Brands Are Doing to Replace Them.

[Wenachee, WA—January 9, 2024] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On March 4th, the creators of the Outdoor Minimalist book and podcast will launch a comprehensive ten-part podcast series, Forever Chemicals, exploring what PFAS are, why they’re dangerous, and how the outdoor industry can move forward without them. Meg Carney, Outdoor Minimalist host...

January 8, 2024

Coleman, Marmot Parent To Cut Staff by 7%, Shrink Real Estate Footprint

Newell Brands, maker of Coleman, Marmot, and many other brands, announced it will cut its office roles by approximately 7% by the end of 2024. The company will also reduce its real estate footprint and pursue other cost reduction initiatives. These actions are expected to happen by the end of...

January 8, 2024

November Shipment Report Now Available

Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8% compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-38.4%) with 291,652 units. Towable RVs, led by conventional...