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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January 29, 2019
Vibram Announces New Sole Technology for 2019 and a new Consumer Experience Center in the heart of Boston University
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (January 29, 2019) – Vibram®, the global leader since over 80 years in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® announced today a revolutionary new sole technology, available for our partners; and the upcoming launch of the new Vibram Boston Consumer Experience Center located in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue....
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January 29, 2019
SOLE™ and United By Blue™ Collaborate to Launch Groundbreaking Sustainable Footwear That Takes Less from the Planet and Leaves Less Behind
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (January 15, 2019) — Canadian footwear manufacturer SOLE has teamed up with responsible apparel company United By Blue to produce a shoe designed using sustainable materials in every aspect, from tongue to tread, without compromising on quality, comfort or durability. In a time when the earth is...
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January 29, 2019
HeiQ Fresh: New Name and Sustainable Products to Embrace Freshness with Less Silver
(Zurich/Switzerland, January 29, 2019) — Swiss textile innovator HeiQ launches new products to their HeiQ Fresh product family for a full range of odor control technologies, from silver-free to recycled silver salt options. HeiQ recently upgraded its family of odor control technologies with new products and the new name of...
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January 29, 2019
Black Diamond Partners With Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort
SALT LAKE CITY (January 29, 2019) – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is named as the exclusive brand partner by Whisper Ridge powder tours in Utah, the largest single-destination heli and cat skiing operation in the world. “We are honored to partner...
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January 29, 2019
Tepui Opens the Door to Endless Adventure
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2018) —Tepui, the leading brand of rooftop tents and outdoor adventure gear, announced today that Endless Adventure™ will return for a second year, built on the success of 2018, this year’s program has additional brand partners and aims to reach a greater audience of adventurers,...
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January 28, 2019
Apex Ski Boots Seeks Strategic/Financial Partner for Global Expansion
(Golden, CO.) – Apex Ski Boots, designer, maker and distributor of the revolutionary two-piece ski and snowboard boot, is evaluating interest from strategic and financial partners to expand its distribution capabilities as well as utilize the Apex design and IP assets in a broader range of products. In particular, the...
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January 24, 2019
KAVU set to launch in UK and Scandinavia – Seeking distribution in DACH countries and Benelux
SEATTLE – KAVU, creator of the iconic Strap Cap, the Rope Bag, and a full line of best-day-ever outdoor apparel is making the trip to ISPO, the world’s largest sports business trade show, in Munich, Germany. With freshly inked distribution deals in the UK and Scandinavia, the brand will be...
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January 24, 2019
Vuarnet Launches Technical Winter Apparel Collection at Outdoor Retailer
New York, NY – January 24, 2019 - Legendary French sunglass brand Vuarnet, manufacturer of timeless sunglasses and the finest mineral lenses, announced today that they will be launching a technical winter apparel collection at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer/Snow Show in Denver next week. The collection focuses on technical outerwear...
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January 24, 2019
La Sportiva Deepens Commitment to Sustainability with Fall 2019 Apparel and Ski Collections
(BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva has long been committed to reducing its impact on the planet and encouraging its customers to do the same. In the fall 2019 lines of apparel and ski hard goods, significant steps have been taken to increase the use of recycled and natural materials. Following...
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January 24, 2019
La Sportiva’s Fall 2019 Footwear Delivers Innovation to Classic Styles
(BOULDER, Colo.) – For Fall 2019, La Sportiva refines some of the brand’s classic styles, introducing four new footwear models in core categories. In the Mountain Category, the Olympus Mons Cube is lighter than previous models and introduces a new feature to better enable ski approaches. In hiking, the TX...