Salewa Alpine Mountaineering Boot Wins 2021 ISPO Gold Award
Salewa crampon-compatible Ortles Couloir mountaineering boot weighing 725 grams per pair won ISPO Gold. The boot combines traditional bootmaking with advanced technical materials. The 27-member ISPO Award panel evaluated the “ultralight, high-end mountain boot for mountaineering and ice climbing” in December at the ISPO Award jury meeting, giving it ISPO’s GOLD Award for 2021 in […]
Academy Sports Announces Secondary Offering Of Common Stock
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced that certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 12 million shares of common stock of Academy Sports.
Osprey Ambassador And Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja Is First To Summit K2 In Winter
Osprey announced that mountaineer and Osprey Ambassador Nimsdai Purja MBE summited K2 on January 16 wearing the brand’s soon-to-be-released Talon Pro 30. Nimsdai and Mingma Gyabu Sherpa with Mingma Gyalje Sherpa’s team and Sona Sherpa from the Seven Summits Trek expedition are the first to summit K2 in the winter. Osprey’s Talon Pro 30 is […]
Boot Barn’s Q3 Profits Climb 19.5 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the third quater ended December 26 on a 6.5 percent revenue gain.
Nautilus Expands Connected Home Fitness Products With JRNY Digital Fitness Platform
Nautilus introduces its connected Bowflex Max Trainer M9 machine and Bowflex T22 treadmill with an enhanced JRNY digital fitness platform offering curated workouts and entertainment options that stream while being coached. The JRNY digital fitness platform uses machine learning to create personalized workouts based on an initial fitness assessment that learns and adapts as the […]
Hyland’s Brings Cycling Into Focus With Great Rides Powered By Hyland’s
New video series features gear-grinding climbs and scenic landscapes from all over USA
Bern Helmets Wins 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
Bern Helmets announced it was awarded the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for its Hudson helmet — honored for its concept, design and functionality in the cycling category. Designed for commuters, the Hudson is certified for NTA 8776, which is rated for use up to 27 mph, exceeding U.S. safety standards, requiring 10 percent more […]
Nite Ize Debuts G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner
Nite Ize introduced its G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner for keeping small items organized and secure. The product drops at retail in mid-February. With a stainless-steel body and two gated chambers, the G-Series expands on Nite Ize’s selection of accessories with added security and accessibility features. “We are committed to providing best-in-class functionality to everyday products […]
Feetures Undergoes Executive Changes
Feetures announced executive changes as part of succession planning. The changes include national sales manager for footwear specialty retailers, Steve Hallinan, becoming key accounts manager, John Gaither becoming chief operations officer and Joe Gaither, executive vice president.
Apparel Resale App Curtsy Raises $11M In Series A Funding
Curtsy, a shopping app for clothing, shoes, and accessories, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. The funding, led by Index Ventures, will enable Curtsy to scale and build out its team.
Brownells, Crow Shooting Supply Hires Chief Customer Officer
Brownells and its sister wholesale company, Crow Shooting Supply, has hired retail and wholesale business veteran Eddie Andrus as chief customer officer.
Bangers LP Adds To Sales Organization
Bangers LP, a shooting sports distributor, hired John Horner and Louis Reich to serve as account managers within its sales team.
Hi-Tech Shot Scope PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder Makes Its U.S. Debut
Shot Scope introduced the PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder to the U.S. adding a hi-tech device for golfers to improve their game. The Company’s first laser rangefinder, the PRO L1, offers size, accuracy and innovation and is highlighted by Advanced Slope Technology, providing golfers with compensated distance whether a target is uphill or downhill from their […]
Sweet Protection Unveils 2Vi Technology Trooper and Grimnir Helmets
Sweet Protection, unveiled its 2Vi high-performance technology platform in a pair of new helmets which push the boundaries for what’s possible for performance and comfort in the world of adventure sports. Both the new Trooper 2Vi MIPS Helmet and the Grimnir 2Vi MIPS Helmet feature Sweet Protection’s 2Vi technology, which builds on the company’s 20-year […]
Nite Ize Introduces Fiber Optic String Light
Nite Ize expanded its Radiant illumination line with the Radiant Rechargeable ShineLine, which uses fiber optics and LED technology. With integrated Gear Ties for mounting and “pass-through power” technology for extended power options, the ShineLine expands Nite Ize’s line of illumination and will be available at retail in mid-February. “With the rise in outdoor activities, there is […]
