PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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December 8, 2023
Sportswear Brand Castore Lands $184M Investment
Sportswear brand and digital platform Castore has secured a £145 million ($184 million) investment in a round led by Raine Partners, a firm specializing in media, entertainment and sports. The apparel brand has an ecommerce site as well as two shops in its headquarters in Liverpool and London and reports...
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November 2, 2023
Cummins Names Three Experienced Leaders to New Roles
COLUMBUS, Ind.-- Today, Cummins announced several changes to the Cummins Leadership Team. These appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024. “Destination Zero is Cummins' strategy for decarbonization of our products and is a growth opportunity for us. With our broad portfolio of innovative products, strong partnership with and understanding of our...
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September 13, 2023
Patagonia Releases New Neoprene-Free Wetsuits With More Stretch
After nearly five years of development, Patagonia released their newly designed line of neoprene-free Yulex fullsuits. In an effort to boost flexibility, comfort and performance, the wetsuits are reportedly 20% more stretchy while also being 5% lighter than their previous suits. Paying special attention to the shoulder area, they’ve also...
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April 14, 2023
This New RV Company Is Renting Out Luxury Hotel Suites on Wheels — Complete With Concierge Service
The Silicon Valley startup, RollAway, is introducing a brand-new lodging category with essentially a suite on wheels, allowing travelers to go from place to place without the need to book hotels or vacation rentals in every destination. Travel+Leisure
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November 14, 2022
RV Retailer is now Blue Compass RV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC, the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States with over 100 full-service RV dealerships, announced that it is launching the Blue Compass RV brand. With the new RV lifestyle brand, RV Retailer's name is changing to Blue Compass RV today. In 2023,...
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October 10, 2022
Camping World Announces Strategic Appointment of SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations to Leadership Team
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced the appointment of Brett Andress to the role of SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Mr. Andress will be responsible for developing and enhancing corporate initiatives, along with management and communication to the investment community...
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July 12, 2022
THOR Industries Announces Strategic Investment in Dragonfly Energy
ELKHART, Ind. and RENO, Nev., July 12, 2022 - Today, THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) announced that it has made a strategic investment in Dragonfly Energy, a leading deep cycle lithium-ion battery producer to the RV industry. Dragonfly’s innovative approach to energy storage - including the development of battery packs, energy...
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June 22, 2022
RV Retailer Expands into Michigan with Acquisition of A&S RV Centers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Michigan. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to enter Michigan with A&S RV Centers growing our store count to 102 across the nation. Michigan is...
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March 17, 2022
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.
NOVI, Mich. - DexKo Global Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc. (“HiSpec”), located in Mishawaka, IN. Established in 1995, HiSpec designs and provides aluminum and steel wheels, tires, and related accessories to the RV, trailer and transportation industries. The company has earned a reputation for offering the...
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October 19, 2021
$11M Invested in Camping App The Dyrt to Nearly Double Team Size
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 19, 2021 - The Dyrt, the No. 1 camping app with the most active camping community in the world, recently closed an over-subscribed Series B round of funding led by Realization Capital Partners. The investment, combined with strong revenue from The Dyrt PRO, has the company adding 30...