All USA articles – Page 9
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News briefsRECCO teams up with American Institute for Avalanche Research
Recco, known worldwide as a provider of avalanche burial location technology, has partnered with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to support the institute’s Women’s Mentorship Program. The partnership will raise awareness of Recco technology among AIARE instructors and students and show them how to incorporate it ...
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News briefsArc’teryx re-opens refreshed Boston store
Canadian brand Arc’teryx has reopened its 280-sqm retail store in Boston’s popular Newbury Street shopping district. The newly designed space also features a unique art installation that tells the story of how Arc’teryx’s innovative products are created from concept to development and then tested under the harshest conditions.
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News briefsU.S. outdoor industry praises launch of American Climate Corps
On Sept. 20, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) celebrated the Biden administration’s historic action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will be tasked with building a clean and climate-resilient economy and promoting a strong outdoor workforce. “It is outstanding to see this administration take another big step forward in ...
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News briefsFirst MADE Bicycle Show in Portland a success
The first MADE Bicycle Show, an exhibition of handmade bicycles and community involvement, was held Aug. 24-27 in Portland, Oregon, with resounding success. The event featured two trade visitor days followed by three consumer days. When the gates closed, MADE was recognized as the largest handmade bicycle event in the ...
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News briefsGrassroots Outdoor Alliance promotes Howe to VP role
Source: Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Dana Howe The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA), the U.S. organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, promoted Dana Howe to Vice President. The new role is an expansion of Howe’s previous Director of Membership and Education role, which she ...
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News briefsCanadian heated apparel brand expands to the U.S.
ewool, a Canadian brand specializing in heated apparel, has announced its entry into the U.S. market. ewool was founded to redefine the way people experience cold weather. The brand aims to change the perception of cold weather through the use of leading technologies. The company’s products provide warmth and comfort ...
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ArticleOutdoor Industry Climate Action Corps releases 2022 impact report
The U.S. Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps has released the latest data from its 2022 Impact Report, which summarizes the group’s goals, methodology, results and findings, as well as an assessment of the overall impact to date. The OIA Climate Action Corps was formed in January 2020 to ...
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ArticleTrove expands brand resale operations across North America, targets Europe
Trove, a leading, U.S.-based branded resale and trade-in company for brands and retailers including Canada Goose, Lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Levi’s, Arc’teryx, Carhartt and others, announced the expansion of five Trove Recommerce Powered Partner facilities across North America, including the U.S. and Canada, with expansion into Europe already in the planning ...
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News briefsBig Agnes completes purchase of its Steamboat Springs headquarters
Big Agnes, the Colorado-based outdoor gear brand founded in 2001, recently announced that it has secured a long-term home for the company’s headquarters in downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Located downtown at 840 Yampa Street, the building has housed both Big Agnes and the Steamboat Springs Fire Department for the past ...
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News briefsREI wants every American within 5 minutes of outdoor space
REI Co-op has announced a multi-year, nationwide initiative across the U.S. to ensure that every person has immediate access to outdoor spaces. Dubbed “Outside in 5,” the community-led project will support local projects and national legislation. The co-op will also be putting $5 from every co-op membership into the REI ...
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ArticleUS Outdoor Participation Trends Report released, Vista Outdoor feeling bullish
Vista Outdoor, parent company of 41 brands , including outdoor and bike suppliers Camelbak, Camp Chef, Giro, Bell and Fox Racing, is celebrating the results of the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) 2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report. The 72-page report, released to all OIA members, shows that the number of outdoor ...
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News briefsZamberlan USA has a new GM
Source: Zamberlan Bob Whip Zamberlan, a third-generation handmade Italian footwear company that has experienced unprecedented annual growth for more than a decade, announces the hiring of industry veteran Bob Whip as U.S. General Manager to support the brand’s growth and build expanded retail partnerships. A longtime leader, ...
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ArticleU.S. Outdoor Industry Association launches PFAS phase-out advisory service and program
The U.S. Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has launched its new Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC), a comprehensive program, working group and advisory service that provides OIA members with strategies, scalable action plans and solutions for thoughtfully phasing out PFAS and other harmful chemicals in their products, and guides members ...
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News briefsTeva and Parks Project team up to keep rivers wild
Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced a Keep Rivers Wild capsule collection in collaboration with certified B Corp Parks Project. The purpose-driven and adventurous capsule collection, featuring products that instruct hand-drawn art, nature-inspired colorways and motifs that reflect the beauty of the Colorado River, includes a range of ...
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News briefsU.S. Outdoor Recreation Act reintroduced in Congress
The bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA) has been reintroduced in Congress by Senators Joe Manchin (Democrats) and John Barrasso (Republicans). It seeks to enhance outdoor recreation and protect public lands and waters. The bill, developed over the past decade by the Outdoor Alliance and its partners, includes a number ...
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News briefsSigna Sports United expands North American presence with new Utah HQ
Signa Sports United’s (SSU) North American bike division announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Park City, Utah. The office will serve as a hub for SSU’s North American bicycle operations, enabling the company to better serve its growing customer and dealer base in the region and throughout ...
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ArticleREI updates product standards for its vendors, addresses climate change, bans PFAS and more
U.S. outdoor retailer REI Co-op has released its latest Product Impact Standards report to promote more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The report is the third since 2018, and the latest guidelines were developed in consultation with partner brands, building on three key areas: Addressing climate change, promoting inclusion in ...
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News briefsGathr Outdoors launches cross-brand loyalty program in the U.S.
Tennessee-based Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners that owns the Orca, GCI Outdoor and Klymit brands, amongst others, announced a new cross-brand, multi-tier loyalty program called Gathr Rewards, designed to reward customers with points redeemable for dollars towards future purchases. The program will initially encompass Orca, GCI Outdoor, ...
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News briefsPolygiene Group acquires former distributor Biomaster US
As part of its U.S. expansion strategy, the Swedish Polygiene Group has acquired Biomaster US LLC, former distributor and customer of its subsidiary Addmaster Ltd. This acquisition gives the company a foothold in the U.S. and Central and South America, while BioMaster US CEO Charlie Matthews becomes part of the ...
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News briefsNew York bans PFAS in clothing
The State of New York has banned the production and sale within the state of clothing and other textiles containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). The legislation is set to go into effect on Dec. 31, 2023, after Governor Kathy Hochul signed off on Senate Bill S6291A earlier this month. ...
