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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July 20, 2017
From a new line of ultralight backpacks to reimagined classics, Gregory leads the pack in design and technology spring 2018
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Building on 40 years of crafting the best-carrying backpacks on the market, Spring 2018 Gregory will unveil a new line that takes a collective step forward in gear tailored for the full spectrum of adventurers. Gregory starts with a complete redesign of its flagship backpacking...
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July 20, 2017
Best of Both Worlds: Superfeet Announces Spring 2018 Collection, Naturally Technical
FERNDALE, Wash. (July 20, 2017) – Building on the successful debut of their first-ever footwear collection this past year, Superfeet proudly unveils the spring 2018 footwear assortment at this month’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer trade show. Ideal for the versatile lifestyle of the active outdoor enthusiast, Superfeet is building on...
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July 20, 2017
Smartwool Hosts Pre-March Poster-Making Happy Hour at Outdoor Retailer
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (July 20, 2017) — What is a public march without signs? Quiet. Smartwool is calling on all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow attendees marching at the “This Land is Our Land March”. It’s time to get creative, celebrate the outdoors, and let your voice be heard. Smartwool...
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July 20, 2017
Croakies Announces Industry Happy Hour at Outdoor Retailer in Support of Parks4Kids Utah
JACKSON, Wyo. (July 20, 2017) – Croakies, manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor eyewear retention products, who is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, announces an industry happy hour in support of Parks4Kids Utah to take place at the summer Outdoor Retailer show at booth #23027 on Day 1, July 26. In...
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July 20, 2017
From Assessment to Action: Outdoor Industry Sustainability Leaders Gather for Annual Sustainability Insights Conference
BOULDER, Colo. (July 20, 2017) – Outdoor industry sustainability professionals will gather in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 25, for the annual Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Insights Conference. Launched three years ago to supplement the bi-annual OIA Sustainability Working Group meetings, the Sustainability Insights Conference is an opportunity to...
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July 20, 2017
Katadyn Group to Acquire Hydro-Photon, Inc., Makers of SteriPEN
KEMPTTHAL, Switzerland (July 20, 2017) - Katadyn Group announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Hydro-Photon, Inc. the makers of the world’s leading ultraviolet, handheld water purifier, the SteriPEN. The acquisition is planned to close near the end of July 2017. “We’ve long admired SteriPEN...
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July 20, 2017
Princeton Tec Debuts New Line of Precision-Controlled Axis Headlamps
PENNSAUKEN, NJ (July 20, 2017) – Princeton Tec, makers of industry-leading outdoor lighting products made in the USA for more than 40 years, debuts its new Axis and Axis Rechargeable headlamps at this year’s summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. “The Axis headlamp is the next step in...
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July 20, 2017
KICKER Delivers New IPx7-Rated EB400 Bluetooth® Earphone, Designed for Active Users in Every Type of Weather
Stillwater, OK (July 20, 2017) – KICKER today announced the availability of the follow-up to its highly successful EB300 Bluetooth® compatible earphone, the EB400, adding “waterproof” to the long list of benefits that made the EB300 one of KICKER’s most successful earphones to date. The EB400 ear buds will debut...
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July 20, 2017
Smartwool Partners With Ultra Tour Monte Rosa
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (July 20, 2017) — Ultra runners demand the highest performing gear in the most physically challenging scenarios one can imagine. That’s why Smartwool, the outdoor industry’s leading Merino run sock and apparel company, is reinforcing its commitment to the ultra running community through its official sock partnership...
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July 19, 2017
Balega Expands Hidden Comfort, Hidden Contour Collections with Fresh New Colors and Designs for Fall 2017
Durham, N.C. (July 19, 2017) – Since its inception in 2003, Balega’s Hidden Comfort sock has captured the hearts and feet of runners all over the world – making it an instant favorite for performance and the top-selling sock in the run specialty market. For Fall 2017, Balega International enhances...