Exxel Outdoors

Additional reporting and writing by SNEWS contributing editor Kiran Herbert On October 31, 2019, The Colorado Sun broke a huge story that became one of the year’s biggest scandals in the outdoor industry. According to the Sun, the large online retailer Backcountry.com had engaged ...read more

September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of the rich cultural traditions of our Hispanic neighbors, friends, and colleagues, SNEWS would like you to meet five designers with roots in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. Some have worked in the industry ...read more

Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web Exxel Outdoors, parent company to Kelty, Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction and others has acquired Compass 360, maker of fishing, hunting, and outdoor products. Darby Communications has been tapped to head up PR efforts ...read more

National parks and racism: How managers of public lands can help our country’s shared treasures be more inclusive for all. [National Geographic] Diversity in cycling: These organizations are fighting to broaden representation in the sport and make it more accessible for everyone. ...read more

Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web Tour de France postponed: The race will now take place in August and September, more than two months after the original dates. The course will remain the same. [ESPN] AMC lays down the law: If you want to summit a ...read more

One of the largest providers of outdoor gear in the U.S., Exxel Outdoors, has added another company to its brand list, the wader and and rainwear maker Compass 360, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Compass 360 was founded in 2015 and operated independently until the ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] We're a FOLIO finalist! The Voice is a finalist for the best business-to-business launch and best editorial use of data for our story Sex, Power, and the Outdoor ...read more

Sierra Designs’ zipperless Backcountry Bed changed the sleeping bag market when it launched in 2013. It immediately won numerous awards and has remained the brand’s number one item. But that type of innovation has also attracted copycats over the years. Today, Sierra Designs ...read more

Send us news tips to [email protected]. Good news The VF Foundation pledged an unprecedented $1 million to the Outdoor Foundation's core goal to invest in communities to help kids and families get outside. VF is joined by Patagonia and Thule, which have made significant ...read more

In the Pre-Show Edition of Outdoor Retailer Daily Summer Market 2017, you'll find the hottest new gear from dozens of brands coming to the show. For the cover, we camped out in the Roosevelt National Forest near Boulder and set the stage with 2018 gear from Wenzel (which might ...read more