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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September 10, 2019
Fear No Baggage Handler With the New Pelican™ Air Travel Cases
TORRANCE, CA – Passengers are now free to move around the cabin and everywhere else with the new Pelican™ Air Travel Cases. The line includes the overhead bin compliant Pelican™ Air Travel 1535 Carry On Case (1535TRVL) which is perfect for avoiding the hassle of checking in bags, and the...
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September 10, 2019
Merrell and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Launch Limited-Edition Trail Running Shoe
Rockford, Mich. and Milton, Del. (Sept. 10, 2019) – Outdoor performance brand Merrell and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have launched a cobranded trail running shoe inspired by two of their shared passions: the outdoors and beer. The limited-edition Merrell Agility Synthesis X Dogfish trail runner is now available in select...
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September 9, 2019
POC Adds Regional Sales Manager, New Sales Reps to Strengthen Sales Efforts and Service
PARK CITY, Utah (September 9, 2019) — POC, a leading manufacturer of ski, snowboarding and cycling helmets, eyewear, apparel and protection, is excited to announce several new hires to bolster sales efforts and service in key territories. These additions to the team will enable POC to provide exceptional service and...
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September 9, 2019
Salomon S/PRO Boot Receives Gear of the Year Award from SKI Magazine
Ogden, UTAH (September 9, 2019) –Salomon’s new S/PRO ski boot receives the 2020 Gear of the Year Award from SKI Magazine, thanks to its unrivaled comfort and performance. To deliver the all-new, lightweight S/PRO, the Salomon alpine ski boot design team utilized consumer feedback, foot biomechanic research and findings from...
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September 9, 2019
PeopleForBikes’ New Ride Spot Program Honored by Fast Company
BOULDER, Colo. Sept. 9, 2019 – PeopleForBikes’ new Ride Spot program has just received honorable mention recognition in the Mobility category of Fast Company’s prestigious 2019 Innovation by Design competition. Ride Spot is a new app and website developed by the leading national bike advocacy group that makes it easier...
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September 7, 2019
Russia Dominates at Ninja OCR World Championships
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Monday early morning, athletes from the Americas, Asia, the Pacific, and Europe celebrated their performances after the Ninja OCR World Championships. 2,000 competitors raced head to head over a spectacular and challenging 160 m course, flanked by thousands of spectators following the athletes. Australian Olivia Vivian put...
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September 5, 2019
BioLite and Mercy Corps Launch Emergency Energy Fund
Brooklyn, NY, - September 5, 2019– BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, and Mercy Corps, a leading global relief organization, have launched the Emergency Energy Fund, an evergreen fund hosted on Crowdwise to support communities impacted by disasters. “Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, when a natural disaster hits BioLite...
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September 5, 2019
La Sportiva’s Hundred Mile Heroes Win Three Ultramarathons
Sept 5, 2019 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva athletes Clare Gallagher, Ryan Smith, and Silke Koester, known collectively as the brand’s Hundred Mile Heroes, have produced wins in three of the world’s toughest ultramarathons this summer. Clare Gallagher won the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run by posting the second-fastest women’s...
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September 5, 2019
Farm to Feet names new sales teams in Mid-Atlantic and Southwest
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (September 5, 2019)— Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, announced that the brand will be represented by DIY Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic territory and the Sespe Group in the Southwest. DIY Outdoors, headed by agency principle Tad Fox, will be responsible for servicing New...
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September 5, 2019
Gerber Supports Team Rubicon for National Preparedness Month
(PORTLAND, Ore.) Sept. 5, 2019— GERBER, the preeminent supplier of tools to the U.S. Military, will donate 10 percent of all online proceeds in September to Team Rubicon, a non-profit that mobilizes veterans for natural disaster response. This marks the second consecutive year for the Gerber-Team Rubicon partnership during National...