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News briefsPatagonia’s statement on the U.S. abandoning the Paris Climate Accord
After the Trump administration announced that the USA had quit the Paris Climate Agreement , Patagonia published a statement on its website, which we do not feel the need to comment upon: ”The climate crisis is harming families, communities, and businesses globally. At a time when ...
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News briefsFischer presents health and wellness webinars with Lynsey Dyer
Fischer Sports North America announced that a six-week workshop with Lynsey Dyer , the Fischer athlete, called the Showing Up Workshops, will start on Nov. 9. The online course is geared toward anyone looking to improve their mental and physical state for the coming year. A weekly 30-minute webinar ...
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U.S. Sea to Summit staff get a free day off to vote on Nov. 3
SNEWS reports that Sea to Summit , the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is encouraging civic responsibility by providing its entire U.S.-based staff a paid day off on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company made the announcement last week that it would provide everyone ...
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U.S. brand unveils first cooler made from plant-based material
Taiga Coolers , a U.S. brand crafting customizable coolers, has launched a sustainably-built cooler, the Taiga Terra . Developed with a plant-based polymer, the Taiga Terra is the first of its kind on the market, and is the second collection of hard-sided coolers offered by Taiga, with the ...
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GOA confirms event dates for fall Connect buying show through 2024
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ( GOA ), the U.S. organization behind the independent specialty retail Connect buying show, has confirmed the fall show dates through 2024. Autumn shows for Grassroots Connect will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center , with confirmed dates: Nov. 8-11, 2021; Nov. 7-10, ...
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New sales director at Cascade Designs
Jeremy Hancock is the new senior director of sales at Cascade Designs , the Seattle-based company behind the Therm-a-Rest , Mountain Safety Research ( MSR ), Platypus , SealLine and PackTowl brands. Hancock is joining the company after previously serving as director of North American sales ...
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Outdoor Research helps to promote a safe and secure 2020 U.S. election
U.S. company Outdoor Research ( OR ) has partnered with Business For America to help support safe voting this election year. In response to the urgent need for supplies and support at the state and local level for this election, Business for America has launched Operation Vote Safe ...
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U.S. Outdoor Foundation names new managing director
The Outdoor Foundation ( OF ), the philanthropic arm of the U.S. Outdoor Industry Association ( OIA ), has named Stephanie Maez its new managing director. Maez is a longtime strategic policy advocate and nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New ...
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U.S. Outdoor Economy Conference 2020 will be held virtually
The Outdoor Economy Conference , a U.S. event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their own regions, will be held virtually this year. The third edition of the event will be divided into five creatively designed half-day virtual workshops, held every Thursday in October from 12 noon ...
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Burton to close its U.S. HQ and stores on Election Day
Burton Snowboards will be closing its headquarters and stores in the U.S. on Election Day, which falls this year on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company says it has been providing its American employees with time off, flexible schedules and “the resources they need” to vote in local, state and ...
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Patagonia is working to get out the vote in the U.S.
On Election Day in the U.S., which this year falls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Patagonia will be shutting its headquarters, distribution hub and stores to give its employees time to vote. Similar action is being taken by Foot Locker , which is shutting down its U.S. stores on that ...
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Snow Peak opens U.S. headquarters in Portland
Snow Peak , an outdoor gear and apparel company originally from Japan and sold all over Asia, in the U.S. and the UK, reported that it has opened its U.S. headquarters and a retail flagship store at 404 NW 23 rd Ave. in Portland, Oregon. The brand, founded ...
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Fjällräven sued by Colorado landlord
Several sources have reported that Fjällräven ’s landlord in Boulder, Colorado, has sued the outdoor company for not paying rent for its store at 1048 Pearl Street since April. The landlord, Ten Eleven Pearl LLC , claims that Fjällräven owes $88,760 in base rent and $38,261 in additional charges. The ...
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Houdini partners with Johnny’s Selected Seeds in the U.S.
Swedish outdoor clothing brand Houdini Sportswear is working with Johnny’s Selected Seeds in the U.S. to playfully educate customers about sustainability and circularity. Every order placed in Houdini’s webshop in August will be accompanied by a package of Johnny’s seeds, enabling American customers to grow organic crops ...
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News briefsGreat American Outdoors Act has been signed into law
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law on Aug. 4. The House of Representatives had voted in favor of the landmark conservation legislation on July 22. Introduced by Joe Cunningham , the Democrat for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district, the Act was ...
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News briefsIcebreaker announces expansion of North American team
Icebreaker announced the expansion of its North American executive and marketing teams in the recently relocated Denver office, as part of the VF Corp. growth trajectory. Icebreaker was acquired by VF in early 2018 and made the move to join the parent company in their Colorado-based North American headquarters earlier ...
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Outdoor industry courses and certificates offered in the U.S.
The U.S.-based Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is partnering with Utah State University and Western Colorado University to offer courses within its Outdoor Industry Business Certificate (OIBC) program, a suite of certificates offered through accredited university partners. Utah State is offering the Sustainable Product Design and Supply ...
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Db to enter U.S. market this fall with Global Sales Guys
The Norwegian bag label Db (formerly Douchebags ), founded in 2009 by freeskier Jon Olsson and engineer Truls Brataas , has partnered up with the American full-service sales and wholesale marketing agency Global Sales Guys to enter the U.S. market this fall following a successful market test ...
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Milliken increases U.S. inventory of reusable medical fabrics for PPE
Milliken Company , the owner of Polartec , reported that it has invested significant resources to increase the production of its Milliken Perimeter ™ advanced medical fabrics in the United States. Since March, the company has distributed more than 10 million yards of reusable medical fabrics in ...
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ArticleU.S. Congress passes Great American Outdoors Act
On July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act . The bill, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 310-107, is now headed to President Donald Trump in order to become law. In a public statement, the Outdoor Industry Association ...
