October 23, 2019

Building on digital workbook adoption momentum, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance launches new support tools ahead of November Connect buying show

DENVER, COLORADO (Oct. 23, 2019) – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is launching new tools and services to support growing momentum for the changeover to digital workbooks. The new support for digital workbook adoption includes the launch of educational ‘how-to’ videos on the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance website (https://connect.grassrootsoutdoors.com/digital-workbook)...

October 23, 2019

Wildwater Announces New On-Site Lodging at the Chattooga River

Long Creek, SC – October 23, 2019 – Family-owned and operated outfitter Wildwater is excited to announce the opening of new mountain cabins and a birdhouse-inspired treehouse at their Chattooga River location. The new on-site housing provides guests a place to stay after enjoying a day on the Chattooga or...

October 23, 2019

United By Blue Partners with REI Co-op to #OptOutside this Black Friday

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 23, 2019) - United By Blue (UBB) announced today it will partner with REI Co-op and #OptOutside this Black Friday. REI first launched #OptOutside in 2015, closing its stores and website and paying employees to spend the day outside with friends and family. This year, with partners like...

October 23, 2019

Brothers & Company Promotes Lawson

TULSA, Okla., October 23, 2019 — Brothers & Company announced today that it has promoted James B. Lawson to lead the agency’s Client Service department. In his new role, Lawson will work to maximize the potential of the department while continuing to oversee his current client roster. His title of...

October 22, 2019

Top Trail Runners Gather in Nepal for Golden Trail World Series Final

NEPAL (October 22, 2019) – The second season of the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) will culminate with the Grand Final this Saturday, October 26 at the Annapurna Trail Marathon in Nepal, where the crowning ceremony for the GTWS champions for men and women will take place. The top 10 men...

October 22, 2019

Brazos Bend 100, Site of the 2019 USATF 100 Mile Trail National Championship Race, Sells Out in Record Time

Houston, Texas – Trail Racing Over Texas, organizer of the Brazos Bend 100 Trail Race, announces today that the signature event has sold out every distance. Brazos Bend 100 is the largest ultramarathon event in Texas and the site for the 2019 USATF 100 Mile Trail National Championship. “I am really happy...

October 22, 2019

Osprey Kamber 42/Kresta 40 Named BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award Winner

Cortez, CO – October 22, 2019– Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce that the men’s Kamber 42 and women’s Kresta 40, designed for backcountry ski/snowboard mountaineering and hut trips, received BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award. The Editors’ Choice Gold Award is bestowed...

October 22, 2019

Rossignol Group reorganizes North American apparel team

Park City, UT, Oct. 22, 2019 - Rossignol, a global leader in winter sports and a name intrinsically linked with the history of skiing, is restructuring its apparel and retail operations team in North America in order to more effectively support growth goals in the category and fuel forward-looking initiatives...

October 22, 2019

360 Adventure Collective Prepares for Heightened Winter Show Season with Newly Elected Board Members

Asheville, NC — 360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has been a resource bridging sales reps and retailers, in the outdoor, ski and lifestyle product categories for over 35 years, is preparing for their upcoming Winter Show season with newly elected board members. New members include Ken MacDonald...

October 22, 2019

Modern slavery a focus in 2019 Kathmandu Sustainability Report

Kathmandu is investing in progressive factories in its work to abolish modern slavery practices hiding in global supply chains Bespoke reporting tools and empowerment strategies are effecting change in Kathmandu factories Kathmandu identifying progressive suppliers and giving them more business Australia: Melbourne (October 21, 2019): Kathmandu has released its 2019...