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Neos Launches Glacier Trek SPK Cold-Weather Traction Outsole Technology For Fall ’21

Neos launched its Glacier Trek SPK outsole technology for extreme cold-weather traction. The technology, which uses biomechanical placed stainless steel spikes, will be available in four styles in its Fall 2021 collection. Designed to be worn over footwear, Neos overshoes are created to be versatile, lightweight, easy to pack, and slip-on/off.  Its winter collection stands […]

NFL, Skillz Partner To Crowdsource Mobile Esports Game

The National Football League (NFL) is teaming up with Skillz to crowdsource a future mobile esports. As part of the agreement, the two sports organizations will host a global game developer challenge. Competing developers will have the opportunity to develop an NFL-themed mobile game. The game will be powered by the Skillz esports platform and […]

Gordini Releases Its Most Sustainable Product Line For Fall 2021

Entering its 65th Anniversary, Gordini introduces its most sustainable product line in the brand’s history for its Fall 2021 collection.  The brand’s new Front Line series was developed in collaboration with Gordini’s team athlete and splitboarder Rafael Pease and is constructed with 100 percent bluesign-approved materials, while the Gordini Cirque series, made with responsibly-sourced leather, […]

Fox US Open Of Mountain Biking Race Festival Returns Fall 2021

The Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking (US OPEN) has announced the 2021 race festival will be held at Snow Summit Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA, September 23-26. “We’re picking up where we left off in 2019, continuing with the momentum and gearing up to throw one hell of an MTB party,” said Clay […]

Nike Releases Sustainable Basketball Shoe Under Its ‘Move To Zero’ Initiative

Nike’s first sustainable basketball shoe made its debut under the brand’s ‘Move to Zero’ initiative—the company’s sustainable platform that builds on its earlier commitment that by 2025 it will use only renewable energy within all its facilities with an end to reduce its carbon emissions to become a zero-waste brand. The shoe comes in three […]

Croakies Launches Virtual Sales Appointment Platform To Support Its Dealers

Croakies, manufacturer of outdoor retention products and part of Hilco Vision’s portfolio of brands, announced that with the brands within the Hilco Vision Outdoor division, it has launched a virtual sales appointment platform. Designed to facilitate more streamlined sales appointments through Q1 of 2021, Croakies’ virtual sales appointment platform enables its dealer network to sign-up […]

Sportsman’s Warehouse Acquisition Close To Clearing Hurdles

According to a regulatory filing, the statutory waiting period for regulatory approval of Bass Pro’s acquisition of  Sportsman’s Warehouse is scheduled to expire on February 5, 2021, although it may be extended by the Antitrust Division or the FTC.

Belk’s Debt Downgraded Over Missed Interest Payment

S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings of Belk Inc. as the department store chain missed the interest payment due on its second-lien term loan and the scheduled amortization payment due on its first-lien term loan.

Teva x Anna Sui Launch Floral Footwear Collection

Teva and Anna Sui, the international fashion designer, have teamed up a second time to collaborate on a floral inspired footwear collection. The collection offers two styles—the Flatform Universal Anna and Ember Mid Anna. Teva explained in a release that the footwear offers “Teva’s signature comfort with Anna Sui’s whimsical wearability,” with the footwear paying […]

Osprey Expands Child Carrier Series With Poco LT

Osprey is expanding its child carrier offerings for Spring 2021. The Poco LT features a patent-pending, lightweight, stainless steel frame for kids and adults. “In designing Poco LT, we wanted to design a carrier that was more accessible for everyday use and easier to pack and travel with than our current Poco series which is […]

Yak Wool Pioneer, Kora, Launches Base Layer Collection

Kora, a pioneer of using Yak wool in performance apparel, announced the launch of its Yushu collection of base layers, providing warmth, softness and breathability with added core-spun panels for strength and durability in high-wear areas. Kora’s Hima-Layer Yushu fabric is knitted using 60 percent premium Yak wool with 40 percent superfine Merino (18.5 microns […]

Scarpa’s Biodegradable Shoe Wins 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award

Scarpa’s Mojito Bio, the brand’s first 100 percent biodegradable shoe with a performance rubber sole, was recognized as an industry winner in the third-annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, an award that recognizes the outdoor industry’s most innovative product releases each season.  The Mojito Bio, available at retail Spring 2021, earned third-party certification for its biodegradability […]

Taxa Outdoors Unveils 2021 Woolly Bear Adventure Trailer And Basecamp

Taxa Outdoors introduces its updated Woolly Bear adventure trailer and basecamp for 2021. Lightweight and versatile the 2021 Woolly Bear offers design updates to the interior and exterior with adaptability for outdoor pursuits. The Woolly Bear is Taxa’s “go-anywhere basecamp” and embodies Taxa’s “Out is In” mantra. The full-size outdoor camping kitchen has been updated with […]

Igloo Supports ASPCA With Limited-Edition Playmate Collection

Igloo and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA), have partnered to launch the ASPCA Playmate Collection to raise funds for the ASPCA. Igloo is proud to support the ASPCA and its mission to save canine lives. The new, limited-edition ASPCA Dogs Playmate Pal and ASPCA Cats Playmate Pal, feature the rescue […]

ElliptiGO Reports Strong Growth In 2020

ElliptiGO reported revenue more than doubled in 2020 compared to 2019 as the creator of the elliptical bike expanded its global operations.