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Adidas Outdoor Adds Rock Climber To Athlete Team

The 22-year-old became the first known female to send the Golden Ticket (5.14c) in Red River Gorge, KY. The route is considered to be one of the most difficult climbs in the area.

Canada Goose Protesters Hit Paragon Sports

Since it opened a standalone store in Soho, New York City in November 2016, the luxury outerwear company has been increasingly plagued by anti-fur protests.

Omeals Expands Headquarters

The outdoor food brand has expanded its footprint by five times its original square footage and doubled its number of employees.

Denver Formally Opens Up Talks For Outdoor Retailer

Governor John Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Cory Gardner on Monday sent a joint letter to the Outdoor Retailer Show to encourage its consideration of Colorado as the new home of its trade show.

Invista Mulls Sale Of Apparel And Advanced Textiles Business

Invista is exploring strategic alternatives for its Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, including Lyrca and Coolmax fiber. These alternatives include potentially selling, or retaining and further investing in the business within Invista.

VF Corp. Acts To Minimize Impacts On Endangered Forests

The parent of The North Face, Vans and Timberland released its Forest Derived Materials Policy, which sets formal guidelines for the company’s purchasing preferences and use of sustainable forest materials and products.

Allett To Attend Outdoor Retailer

Allett, a minimalist wallet and carry product company based in San Diego, has decided to attend Outdoor Retailer.

Outdoor Research CEO Issues Open Letter

Dan Nordstrom maintained that OIA is the best tool to leverage the industry’s combined $646 billion might in the battle to protect our public lands.

Vaude Opens New Production Facility

The German producer of mountain sports equipment opened a specialized production facility at its company headquarters in southern Germany, Vaude Manufaktur.

REI Unveils 2017 Outessa Locations

The immersive three-day outdoor adventures are designed to connect women with the outdoors in a supportive learning environment.