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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October 25, 2022
Rossignol Group appoints Director of Softgood Sales for U.S. market
PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 25, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Rossignol Group, manufacturer of premium mountain sports equipment and apparel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Riley as Director of Sales for the softgoods business unit, U.S. market. Riley will be responsible for developing and executing the strategies to...
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October 25, 2022
Reima Children’s Activewear Brand Names Nicola McLeod Head of Sales
VANTAA, FINLAND (October 25, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Reima U.S.A Inc, a 78-year-old Finnish children’s activewear brand focused on getting kids outside with sustainable and durable outdoor apparel and footwear, today named Nicola McLeod as head of sales, effective immediately. In addition to nurturing relationships with retailers, McLeod will lead strategic...
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October 25, 2022
Pickleball, a Cure for the U.S. Obesity Epidemic?
Cincinnati, Ohio (October 25, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In one of the largest surveys of pickleball players in the U.S., the number one reason people play the sport is that it’s fun, and 80% of respondents play it multiple times per week. If pickleball is an activity that people genuinely enjoy,...
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October 25, 2022
Rab’s Mythic Ultra Jacket Receives the Prestigious Outside Editor’s Choice Award
October 25th, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has been honoured with the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award from Outside Gear Guide (US) for its new Mythic Ultra Jacket, launched to consumers this autumn. The Editor’s Choice Award confirms the success of the Mythic Ultra...
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October 25, 2022
icebreaker Named in Fast Company’s Second Annual List of “Brands That Matter”
DENVER (October 25, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fast Company announced today its second annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that communicate and demonstrate brand purpose. These companies and nonprofits have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and authentically communicated their missions and ideals. The final list, which includes...
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October 25, 2022
POC’s New Winter Season Collection
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – POC’s new winter season collection is led out by the striking and unique Levator Mips, a brand-new visor helmet that introduces an alternative perspective to optics and helmet technology. The new winter season collection brings a number of innovative products to the slopes for the first time, including...
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October 24, 2022
LOWA welcomes John Roskelley, Legendary Mountain Climber and Author to Ambassador Team
STAMFORD (October 24, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LOWA Boots, the global footwear brand recognized for its 100 years of quality European hand-crafted heritage, has expanded its ambassador team with the addition of iconic climber, author and environmentalist, John Roskelley. Roskelley’s most notable climbs include the third ascent of the northeast ridge of Dhaulagiri...
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October 21, 2022
Salewa Recalls Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots Due to Fall Hazard
For current information please visit https://www.salewa.com/en-us/recall /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Recall Date: October 21, 2022 Recall Number: 22-DRAFT FOR CLEARANCE (FAST TRACK) Recall Summary – U.S. & Canada Name of Product: Men’s and Women’s Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots manufactured before April 2022 (the “Recalled AT2 Boots”). Men’s and Women’s...
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October 21, 2022
Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers Collect 10,000 Pounds of Trash in 1 Year
Two Harbors, MN — October 21, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Since 2017, Granite Gear has sponsored a diverse group of hikers, paddlers, and nature lovers who pack out trash year-round. They spread the word about cleaning up our planet, whether that be green spaces in a city, beaches, national parks, or...
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October 20, 2022
Smith Announces Zero Plastic Waste Across Winter Packaging & Beyond
Winter 2022/23 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Since launching its CORE Collection of eyewear made from post-consumer water bottles in early Spring 2022, Smith has continued its commitment to support and encourage those that love the outdoors to consider the environment with every purchase. Smith is pleased to announce the discontinuation of...