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...

January 8, 2024

Outdoor Foundation Announces Lesford Duncan as Executive Director

BOULDER, CO (January 8th, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), is proud to welcome Lesford Duncan, MPH, as its new Executive Director. Lesford joins the Foundation with over a decade of experience in public management in government and nonprofit sectors. A proven and...

January 8, 2024

Phil Gyori Named Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Brands

Fountain Valley, CA (Jan 8, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such...

January 4, 2024

Salomon Owner Amer Sports Files for IPO

The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Arc’Teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker “AS”. The details of the potential offering, including number of shares and price range per share, have not yet been shared. According to...

January 4, 2024

New Video Explains How to Access Free Readiness Tests on RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App

(FAIRFAX, VA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has released a new video demonstrating how to access the recently released RV Fixed Operations Today Mobile App along with “readiness tests” for front line dealership staff who are interested in becoming certified. The video is available on the...

January 3, 2024

Chums Expands Marketing Team Leading Into Surf Expo

Ketchum, ID (January 3, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chums shows no signs of slowing down heading into Surf Expo 2024. Coming off its year-long 40th-anniversary celebration as the most recognizable name in eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories, Chums is fortifying its marketing team to support retail partners' expanding needs and the success of...

January 2, 2024

Gyms Unify in Protest of USA Climbing’s Plan for a New National Training Center

USA Climbing’s National Training Center development project, which has been in the works for some time, has recently received intense pushback from a number of prominent climbing gyms. Specifically, many gym owners have expressed increased displeasure and concern that a commercial gym portion of the new National Training Center will...

December 28, 2023

An Aspen resort is fed up with a brand for using its grounds for a photo shoot and is now taking it to court

The long-running Aspen Skiing Company has sued a luxury fashion brand called Perfect Moment for allegedly misleading customers into thinking the two companies are related, which includes posting photos of influencers on resort property on its social media channels. The federal suit, filed last week, alleges "trademark infringement, false association...

December 22, 2023

Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Commits to Another 5 Years With Regatta Central

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RegattaCentral is thrilled to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA). This extended collaboration reinforces the two organizations' commitment to providing outstanding services and support to scholastic rowers participating in the seven PSRA-hosted regattas. PSRA has been a well-known...

December 21, 2023

Backpacker’s Pantry closes their offices for the holidays; wins Colorado family-owned business award

BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, is thrilled to announce its upcoming closure from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, to honor the significance of rest, recreation and time with loved ones during the holiday season. Additionally, the company proudly...