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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February 10, 2017
OIA Board Member Companies Encourage the Industry to Attend Outdoor Retailer
February 10, 2017 Dear Outdoor Industry Colleagues, We applaud OIA members such as REI, Ibex and The North Face and their call for industry unity by attending Outdoor Retailer this July while we work to find a more suitable venue for future shows. Boycotting the show could have a significant negative impact on small- and...
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February 10, 2017
Statement from The Conservation Alliance Regarding Public Lands and the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show
Since 1989, The Conservation Alliance has participated in the Outdoor Retailer trade shows, held for the past 20 years in Salt Lake City. The shows have provided an important opportunity for us to meet with our members, share news about our conservation efforts, and work to integrate a conservation ethic...
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February 10, 2017
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Will Attend Outdoor Retailer to Defend Public Lands
White River Junction, VT (February 10, 2017) – Ibex Outdoor Clothing today announced that it is limiting the size of its Outdoor Retailer presence in direct response to Utah Governor Herbert’s continued attack on public lands. “Outdoor Retailer cannot stay in Utah,” stated Ted Manning, CEO of Ibex Outdoor Clothing. “And until...
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February 10, 2017
Peak Design Joins Boycott of Outdoor Retailer in 2017 Over Concern of Bear’s Ear National Monument
San Francisco, CA (Feb, 10 2017) — In response to steps taken by the Utah legislature to rescind the designation of the Bear’s Ear National Monument in Southeastern Utah, Peak Design, maker of essential carry equipment and camera accessories, has decided to boycott the 2017 Outdoor Retailer. Peak Design strongly believes...
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February 9, 2017
Black Diamond Equipment Earns Trade Honors for Fall 2017 Products
Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, collected several industry and media awards at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and ISPO Munich tradeshows. “Black Diamond Equipment is honored to have earned several recent industry accolades,” said John Walbrecht, president of Black Diamond...
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February 9, 2017
All Good Aims To Educate Consumers on the Dangers of Oxybenzone Sunscreens Through #ReefFriendly Campaign
Morro Bay, CA (February 9, 2017)—All Good—makers of organic skincare, healing and sun protection products—aims to educate consumers on the dangers of oxybenzone, a chemical found in sunscreen and personal care products known to damage and kill coral reefs. With a greater understanding of the impacts of Oxybenzone on marine...
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February 9, 2017
Hydro Flask Welcomes New Directors to Leadership Team
Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, now a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is excited to announce the addition of two new senior directors. Yiorgos Makris joins Hydro Flask as Director of Marketing and John Cupit joins as Director of Design. Makris most recently...
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February 9, 2017
Wild Women’s Project Expands 2017 Trips — Fostering Social Change, Environmental Impact and Innovation
Durango, CO (February 9, 2017) Wild Women’s Project, an intimate weekend immersion gathering women to converse and ignite action on social change, environmental impact and innovation is focused on cultivating more women leaders. What began as a select high country hut trip in July of 2016, has evolved into a place...
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February 8, 2017
Katadyn BeFree Wins ISPO Gold Award
The Katadyn BeFree earned a prestigious Gold Award at ISPO Munich 2017 in the outdoor segment for its ultra-light, compact design and trusted filtration performance. The ISPO jury stated, “Making something so simple, so easy to use is hard to do. Katadyn managed to design a bottle that is just perfect.” The Swiss leaders...
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February 8, 2017
Superfeet Finds Perfect Fit with Momentum Media PR as Public Relations Agency of Record
Boulder, CO (February 8, 2017) – Superfeet, the leading insole brand with 80% market share in the active lifestyle and outdoor markets, announces Momentum Media PR as the brand’s agency of record, effective immediately. Celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2017, the Superfeet brand selected Momentum Media PR to drive brand communications and increase brand awareness, from...
