November 29, 2023

Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast

A press release earlier this week announced that Movement, the largest network of climbing gyms in the United States, recently acquired The Cliffs’ five facilities. The acquisition encompasses all The Cliffs’ gyms in New York and Pennsylvania and brings the total number of Movement gyms to 29 across the country....

November 29, 2023

VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan

VF Corp., parent of brands such as Vans and The North Face, confirmed today that it has laid off roughly 500 positions across the organization. A spokesperson confirmed the reductions are global and impact all brands, corporate functions, and geographies. The layoffs come as new VF President and CEO Bracken...

November 29, 2023

No Reception Club Announces Baby2Baby as Impact Partner

San Francisco, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Award-winning family travel brand, No Reception Club, is proud to announce its first impact partner, Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. Diapers are the fourth...

November 28, 2023

PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. United Sports Brands’ (USB’s) six brands are: PEARL iZUMI,...

November 28, 2023

Royal Robbins Becomes Brand Certified in the Responsible Wool Standard—Solidifying Commitment to Natural and Sustainable Fibers

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In a significant milestone, outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins proudly announces its recent brand certification in the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), certified by Control Union 895314. Founded in 1968 by iconic climbers and conservationists, Liz and Royal Robbins, the brand has long...

November 28, 2023

Roark Hires Longtime Board Member, Jason Steris as CEO

Irvine, Ca. November 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Roark announces the hiring of industry veteran Jason Steris as CEO, bringing broad leadership acumen and global operations expertise as the brand continues its growth as an omni-channel business across the Men's, Women's and performance Run/Active divisions. He will work in partnership with...

November 27, 2023

Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company

Vista Outdoor announced it received an offer last Wednesday from Colt CZ Group to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista’s sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and spin off Vista’s outdoor...

November 27, 2023

Outdoor Industry Association Welcomes Julie Brown as New Director of Sustainable Business Innovation

BOULDER, CO (November 27, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today proudly announces that Julie M.H. Brown has joined the team as Director of Sustainable Business Innovation. In her new role, Brown will direct and manage OIA’s sustainability department in...

November 27, 2023

Mountain Warehouse Partners with Press Forward for US PR and Affiliate Work

LONDON, England /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Warehouse has partnered with Press Forward on media outreach and affiliate management as the UK-based outdoor clothing and equipment retailer looks to expand the business in the United States. “We’re delighted to partner with Press Forward to help with our media and PR strategy in...

November 27, 2023

Backcountry Announces Sale of European Subsidiary, Bergfreunde

PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 27, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry, the leading, premium specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer based in France. This strategic decision will allow Backcountry to reduce...