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Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Trend setters: The fashion industry is taking fashion tips from...the outdoor industry? It's weird to us too, but high fashion brands—like Fila's launch of 140 ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Gary Lenett, CEO and founder of DUER. Inspired by the woman wanting more from her clothing, DUER Women’s is no pink, all ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com A song about trash: Grammy Award Winner Keb' Mo' has a new song "Don't Throw It Away" with Taj Mahal, in support of the global movement to stop plastic ...read more

Attending a national trade show three times a year is a lot for some outdoor industry members, especially when you factor in all the regional shows that happen year round, where the brunt of the buying work actually gets done.  There's still ample chatter about whether three big ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com It's official: Vista Outdoor today completed the sale of Savage Arms and Stevens firearms. A financial buyer bought the brands for $170 million. The sale is part ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com This year's national fireworks show has sparked controversy: President Donald Trump siphoned $2.5 million out of National Park fees to cover the cost of the ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Keith Eshelman and Sevag Kazanci, co-founders of Parks Project. Every purchase from Parks Project directly supports your ...read more

For only a few ounces, your night could get a whole lot better. A compact, compressible pillow ups the plush and snooze factor when you're sleeping on the ground. Which brand makes your favorite? Vote for more: Who makes the best sleeping bags? ...read more

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. - JUNE 7, 2019 - Rock/Creek, a southeastern specialty outdoor retailer, was recently named The North Face’s first ever Specialty Retailer of the Year. The new award was created as a way to recognize retailers that partner closely with The North Face to ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com During Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, we'll be publishing a roundup of news blurbs called "What You Missed," so you can stay informed of all the show floor ...read more

June 15, 2019, Mt Airy, NC – June 10, 2019, Mt Airy, NC – At the upcoming 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Dave Petri, founder of Cynosura Consulting, will moderate a panel discussion on establishing a sustainable hemp fiber supply chain in the US. The panel is part of the ...read more

Cnoc Outdoors has revolutionized the design and manufacturing process of trekking poles from the bottom up. On July 9, Cnoc will launch a Kickstarter for their new innovative and sustainable Cnoc trekking poles—the only mass-produced trekking poles made in the U.S. While most ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with MJ Carroll and Alyssa Seemann, co-founders of Revelry Experience. Now more than ever people are spending money on ...read more

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 5, 2019 – For 40 years, Yakima has built its reputation as the global leader in vehicle racks by providing innovative and reliable cargo solutions for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For Fall 2019, the brand is excited to announce its long-anticipated ...read more

As overlanding has grown popular among outdoorists, so have roof top tents, or RTTs. There's appeal in getting up off the ground and being able to fold down your shelter whenever and wherever for a fast getaway or a long-term vacation. It's still a small community, but it's ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Christine Warren, President and Founder of Oxygen Plus (O+). Picture this: You're summiting the peak of your dreams, ...read more

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We are so grateful for our veterans, for those who died while serving, and for those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We'll be back on Tuesday, but in the meantime, here are a few things we published recently: The magic of Argot, a new ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Randy Campbell, founder and president of Hotcore. I worked for one of Canada's oldest sleeping bag manufacturers for 10 ...read more

In an upcoming story in The Voice, two industry experts engage in a lively debate about the health and future of outdoor specialty brick-and-mortar retail. What’s your hot take? The issue drops on June 18. We’re tackling a slew of big topics, like:  Is Your Paycheck Big Enough? ...read more

TORONTO (MAY, 2019) – California Innovations, the world’s leading provider of soft sided insulated coolers and lunch packs, is targeting the U.S. outdoor community for expansion with the debut of next generation high performance coolers under its established TITANand Arctic Zone ...read more

A log will do just fine, but a chair literally elevates the way you camp whether you're doing it out of a car or heading deep into the woods. Vote for your favorite brand. Cast another vote: What's your must-have luxury backpacking item? A chair? Camp shoes? Chocolate? ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with John Cascarano, founder and President of Tame the Beast. More than 200 pounds of plastic are produced every year, but ...read more

On Friday, the Trump administration raised tariffs on imports from China from 10 percent to 25 percent—a major hit for some companies. The list of imports includes various outdoor goods, such as backpacks and sports bags, leather gloves, headwear, camp stoves, bikes parts, and ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Colorado has a new director for its Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, just two months after Luis Benitez left for a role with VF Corporation. Nathan Fey, ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Bret Rasmussen, founder, inventor, and CEO at KURU Footwear. KURU Footwear is an established online footwear brand that ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Zero-waste news: Delivery Dudes is partnering with 4Ocean—amember of the Plastic Impact Alliance—to help reduce the amount of single-use plastics included in ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. BACKPACKER's Out Alive podcast dropped today, which will bring listeners harrowing stories about surviving in the backcountry. The first episode is about pro ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Casey Zaugg, Chief Truffle Officer at Trail Truffles. For years, the trail food category has struggled with offering ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Outdoor Retailer announced the accomplished list of Inspiration Awards Judges: Steve Barker, co-founder of Eagle Creek; Kareemah Batts, founder of Adaptive ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Consumer-facing outdoor media site Gear Junkie has joined the Plastic Impact Alliance and supported the initiative by reporting on it. Adventure Journal also ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. As of today, 96 brands—Outdoor Industry Alliance, KEEN, KAVU, and more—have joined The Plastic Impact Alliance to make Outdoor Retailer a more sustainable trade ...read more

MISSOULA, MONTANA, February 28, 2019 — On July 19, 20 and 21st at Fort Missoula Regional Park, the Montana Outdoors Foundation will host the first annual RecCon Montana. RecCon is an expo style event that will bring together Montana’s outdoor recreation businesses and non-profit ...read more

Rapper Lil Dicky loves the Earth so much that he gathered more than 30 other singers, musicians, and celebrities to sing a song about it and appear as animated characters in a 7-minute music video. Justin Bieber appears as the baboon, Ariana Grande as the zebra, Zac Brown as the ...read more

Ride the elevator with John Gage, co-founder of Appalachian Gear Company. Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. The over-use of synthetic fibers in garments has led to microplastic ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. The Plastic Impact Promise is catching real traction with more than 70 brands signed up as part of The Alliance. Teton Gravity Research recently wrote about the ...read more

Some call them waist packs or hip belts, others call them fanny packs. Some wear them to Disneyland, others wear them hiking or fastened to their bikes. Whichever your preference, these compact bags are trending right now—up 50 percent as of November—and numerous outdoor brands ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Collaboration between Outdoor Industry Association and footwear brands in the industry led to approval of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) petitions by the U.S. ...read more

Using footage from the past eight years and from adventures on five continents, polar explorer Eric Larsen created a mash-up video to inspire people on Earth Day. One of Larsen's biggest sources of inspiration is Robert Service's "Call of the Wild" poem, a reading of which ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer—three renowned alpinists—are presumed dead after an avalanche swept over them in Canada. As of now, there has been ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Ride the elevator with Richard Rhette, CEO and founder Sierra Madre Research. Let me know if this sounds familiar? Your evening meal still warm ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. This Saturday, visit your favorite National Park for free. The entrance-fee waiver is in celebration of National Parks Week. Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Camber Outdoors recently announced the 2019 Pitchfest finalists: Sarah Lockwood of College Outside, Nailah Blades of Color Outside, CJ Riggins of RSport, ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. On Cotopaxi's fifth birthday, the brand is launching the Cotopaxi Foundation to help educate and support underprivileged and underrepresented communities. ...read more

An approach to a crag could be walking across a road or scrambling straight up scree, but either way, you want to feel safe and secure on asphalt or while traversing rocks. And you also don't want to be left lugging heavy, leather hiking boots up a route. These 11 brands seek to ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Outdoor Industry Association welcomed 56 new members in the first quarter of 2019. Familiar brands include Purist, Extreme Mist, Bear Paw Products, plus ...read more