Specialized Lays Off 8% of Employees In a brief press release, Specialized attributed the worldwide firings to a need to adapt to shifts in the cycling industry. Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2023
Outdoor Retailer Parent Company Acquires Overland Expo Series Emerald, the company responsible for some of the outdoor industry’s biggest events, just expanded into the consumer-facing overlanding world. Written by Andrew Marshall January 10, 2023
Specialized Terminates Entire Ambassador Program, Athletes Report Multiple former sponsored riders report Specialized has ended all its global ambassador contracts. Written by Sam Anderson December 12, 2022
Yvon Chouinard Steps Down: Patagonia Founder Leaves Company in Effort to Halt Climate Change Today, seminal rock climber and entrepreneur Yvon Chouinard waved goodbye to Patagonia, the brand he helped start. Written by Sam Anderson September 14, 2022
Second REI Store Votes to Unionize The new wave of unionization sweeping through American companies continued Thursday with the second REI store to form a union. Written by Andrew McLemore August 25, 2022
Slam Dunk: LeBron James Invests in Canyon Bicycles The NBA legend’s strategic investment in Canyon underscores his demonstrated personal and financial interest in bikes. Written by Sam Anderson July 29, 2022
Vista Outdoor Buys Simms Fishing Products, Adds to Fast-Growing Stable The new asset, purchased for $192.5 million, bolsters its rapidly expanding portfolio and arrives ahead of a major restructure for Simms. Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2022
‘MADE’ Handmade Bike Show Arrives With Big Promises 100+ framebuilders and domestic bike brands, plus events at signature Portland bike shops will highlight the inaugural MADE Global Bike Show. Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2022
Washington, DC, Lululemon Store Workers Initiate Unionization Process A Lululemon store in Washington, D.C., has started to unionize, the latest in a growing wave of unionization across the U.S. Written by Andrew McLemore July 26, 2022
Man Sues Bass Pro Shops for $5 Million Over Socks A Missouri man claims Bass Pro Shops owes him substantial damages, disputing a lifetime warranty the retailer offered on socks. Written by Sam Anderson July 26, 2022
Fox Racing Sells for $540 Million Vista Outdoor Inc. announced the acquisition Wednesday. Fox Racing joins Giro, Bell, and CamelBak under the group’s expanding brand umbrella. Written by Sam Anderson July 07, 2022
Outside Inc. Lays Off Scores of Workers in Major Restructure Outside characterized its decision to lay off 85-90 employees recently as ‘reducing headcount.’ Several print publications will disappear. Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022
GSI Outdoors Acquired by Pelican International Paddle Sports Co. Quebec, Canada-based Pelican International, Inc. will now operate GSI Outdoors as a standalone business. GSI joins Pelican’s growing asset profile. Written by Sam Anderson May 20, 2022
Dozens of Outdoor Brands Commit to Ambitious Climate Accords The Scandinavian Outdoor Group’s 70 member brands like Dometic and Thule voted unanimously to commit to United Nations climate measures. Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022
REI Releases Financials; Soaring Revenue Reflects Industry Growth REI’s 2021 financial report looks like a clear signal of outdoor industry growth at large. The co-op made $3.7 billion in revenue, after losing money… Written by Sam Anderson April 14, 2022
Inside the ‘Outerverse’: Understanding Outside’s Foray Into NFTs, Crypto, & the Metaverse Outside says its new ‘Outerverse’ will encourage people to live ‘real’ lives. GearJunkie asked: how? Written by Sam Anderson April 08, 2022
Vail Resorts Acquires First European Ski Area With Swiss Property Over the weekend, Vail announced its first resort acquisition in Europe. It plans to add Switzerland’s Andermatt-Sedrun to the 2022-2023 Epic Pass. Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022
Vail Resorts Raises Pay, Offers Affordable Housing, and More in Big Win for Employees Tensions ran high all winter between Vail Resorts and some employees as strike threats and visitor complaints cast dark shadows. Now, its CEO announces some… Written by Sam Anderson March 16, 2022
Epic Exit: Sun Valley, Snowbasin Join Ikon; Chamonix Comes With On March 3, Alterra Mountain Company made its Ikon Pass for 2022-2023 that much more epic, snagging Sun Valley and Snowbasin and adding Chamonix. Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022
NY REI Workers Vote to Form First Unionized Co-op by Decisive Majority REI’s SoHo location made history Wednesday with a historic 88-14 vote to form the co-op’s first union. Written by Jilli Cluff March 02, 2022
Marmot Reboots ‘Research Team,’ Expands Gear Testing to Frontline Users The California company’s unique Research Team tested its equipment internally for decades. Now, Marmot brings testing back under its own roof. Written by Sam Anderson February 24, 2022
Patagonia, REI, The North Face Among Top Brands Boycotting Outdoor Retailer Move to Utah The Conservation Alliance leads 24 outdoor companies to fortify national monument and public lands protections. Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022
Peloton Crash: Fitness Brand Halts Production, Stock Plummets Peloton stock tanked 25% in 15 minutes on Thursday, Jan. 20, as the brand announced a production stoppage. Written by Sam Anderson January 20, 2022
Sharing Stories & Stoke: ‘Girl Crush’ Highlights 5 Female Rockstar Athletes ‘Girl Crush’ explores the roles that identity, community, and mentorship play in shaping women’s experience in the outdoor industry. Written by Jilli Cluff January 20, 2022
SRAM Acquires Hammerhead, Adds Popular Karoo 2 Head Unit to Portfolio Today, SRAM announced it acquired Hammerhead, maker of the popular Karoo 2 head unit. The move aims to expand the Karoo 2’s popularity. Written by Sam Anderson January 19, 2022
As Utah Vies for Outdoor Retailer, Industry Advocates Call Governor’s Policies ‘Openly Hostile to Public Lands’ As Outdoor Retailer considers returning to Salt Lake City, the industry’s message is simple: ‘Protect our lands if you want our business.’ Written by Sam Anderson January 07, 2022
Unionized! Outside Magazine Editorial Staff Band Together Within Media Giant On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 15 editors at Outside magazine unionized to advocate for better working conditions within the publication’s corporate structure. Written by Sam Anderson January 05, 2022
Massive ‘Outdoor Recreation Archive’ Houses Thousands of Gear Catalogs From the ’60s to Today The Utah State University outdoor recreation archive offers insights into the outdoor industry’s cultural, commercial, and ecological impacts. Written by Jilli Cluff January 03, 2022
SOG Specialty Knives Acquired by GSM Outdoors With its buyout of SOG Knives, GSM Outdoors expands and looks to innovate on the knifemaker’s tactical blade, multitool, and EDC offerings. Written by Jilli Cluff December 23, 2021
Hydro Flask Parent ‘Helen of Troy’ to Acquire Osprey Packs After 47 years, Osprey Packs will join Hydro Flask in the outdoor adventure segment of Helen of Troy, a consumer goods development company. Written by Jilli Cluff November 30, 2021
