Cascade Designs announced it will continue its partnership with Big City Mountaineers (BCM). After working together on the Making Camp For Everyone Campaign, which exceeded Therm-a-Rest’s donation goal by 75 percent and raised $3,500, Therm-a-Rest extended the partnership with BCM into 2021. “With this partnership and the support of our customers, together we were able […]
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Osprey Poco Plus Awarded REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award
Osprey announced that the Osprey Poco Plus child carrier received REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award in the kid carrier category. The award is given to products that a set of rigorous field tests conducted by REI Co-op staff and members. Factors such as how a product is made, its impact on the environment and REI […]
Goldwin Releases Sweater Knitted With Fabric Produced Through Microbial Fermentation
Goldwin announced, in a press release, it had created a sweater composed of 30 percent brewed protein (produced through microbial fermentation) and 70 percent wool materials. In the release, Goldwin made the following remarks: “Fast fashion is among the leading contributors to climate change and one of the most ravenous industrial consumers of natural resources. […]
Columbia River Knife & Tool Launches Septimo Multi-tool On Veteran’s Day
The Septimo multi-tool is a tactical carry designed by Green Beret Jeremy Valdez. A tanto blade with one Veff Serration pairs with a Philips and flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, glass breaker, and adjustable wrench. Valdez hails from Tampa, FL and brought his combat experience and time served in the 7th Special Forces Group to […]

Fox Factory’s Q3 Sales Jump 23 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp sales for the third quarter were $260.7 million, an increase of 23.4 percent year-over-year. The increase in sales reflects a 17.7 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales and a 32.4 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales.

Kitsbow x Swift Industries Collaborate; Launch Hip Pack And Icon Shirt
Kitsbow and Swift Industries announced the launch of the Swift Anchor Pack and specialty Icon Shirt melding Swift’s adventure aesthetic and Kitsbow’s tech-forward design. The Pack, a collaboration between the Kitsbow and Swift design teams, offers a minimalistic alternative to backpacks with a streamlined silhouette and 2.5-liter capacity. Designed without adding bulk, key features include […]

New Government Report Outlines Outdoor Recreation’s Economic Impact
The outdoor recreation industry continues its robust growth, bolstering the country’s overall economy. Such were the findings in a Tuesday report released by The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Bureau of Economic Analysis, whose results unveiled economic data on outdoor recreation’s economic impact on the U.S. economy.

Adidas Secures New $1.8 Billion Loan Facility
Adidas AG said that it has secured a new loan facility for €1.5 billion ($1.77 billion) to weather the economic fallout from the COVID-19.

Black Diamond Opens Store In Montana
Black Diamond Equipment opened its doors to a new retail store in Big Sky, MT.

Newell Brands Announces Tender Offer For $300 Million Of Outstanding Debt
Newell Brands launched a debt tender offer to purchase for cash up to $300 million in debt. The company expects to fund the Offer with available cash on hand.

VF’s Debt Ratings Face Possible Downgrade
Moody’s Investors Service placed V.F. Corporations’ long-term ratings on review for downgrade due to VF’s move to acquire the Supreme streetcar brand for $2.1 billion.

HanesBrands Announces Retirement Of General Counsel
HanesBrands announced that Joia M. Johnson, chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary, plans to retire effective May 2021.

Tilly’s Announces New $65 Million Asset-Backed Credit Facility
Tilly’s Inc. announced that it has established a new $65.0 million asset-backed credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank.
Lids Partners With MLB All-Star Pitcher Trevor Bauer
MLB All-Star Pitcher, NL Cy Young finalist Trevor Bauer has partnered with Lids. With the partnership, Lids, celebrating its 25th year in business, will become the exclusive headwear retailer for Bauer. Bauer is the first MLB player to partner with Lids in its history. Following the buzz around his personal merchandise and custom cleats earlier […]

Inside The Call: Nautilus Inventory Issues Impact Strong Q3 Results
Nautilus Inc. reported breakout third-quarter results, but the report came on the same day very positive news broke regarding progress with a COVID-19 vaccine.