Diamond Brand Gear Outfits First Ever Forest Service Glamping Site

The groundbreaking site features the Asheville brand’s legendary Wall Tents. Diamond Brand Gear, an American manufacturer of outdoor gear, recently partnered with Pisgah Hospitality Partners, an Asheville-based recreation area and glamping site, to bring luxury to the wilderness. Located at Lake Powhatan Recreation Area, the Pisgah Glamping site is the first of its kind on […]

Newell Brands Names CFO Peterson As Interim CEO

Newell Brands announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Christopher Peterson as interim chief executive officer effective June 28. Peterson succeeds President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Polk, who is retiring effective at the end of June as previously announced.

Amazon Announces 48-Hour Prime Day

This July, Amazon will host its longest Prime Day ever with 48 hours of deals. Prime Day starts at midnight Pacific Time on Monday, July 15, and runs for two full days with more than one million deals around the world.

Invest Outside Launches ‘Outside I Can’ Campaign

Invest Outside, a new nonprofit organization on a mission to get more Americans outdoors, last week launched the Outside I Can campaign in partnership with a growing number of businesses, foundations and organizations, including REI and the Outdoor Industry Association.

MIPS Acquires GlideWear

MIPS has agreed to purchase GlideWear—both the brand and patent rights associated with the GlideWear technology—from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc. for about $1 million, according to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN).