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Glade Optics celebrates 112% growth, with plans for imminent eyewear launch amid further expansion

April 11, 2022

Growth in ski goggles to spur new hires in marketing and operations BRECKENRIDGE, CO (April 11, 2022) — While celebrating the tail end of the ski season in Breckenridge, Glade Optics is pleased to announce a 112% increase in year-over-year sales for the 21/22 season, along with plans to further expand its product line and […]

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OnTheSnow visitors pick Aspen-Snowmass as America’s ‘Best Overall Ski Resort’

April 6, 2022

Other award winners include Telluride, Deer Valley, Wolf Creek, Okemo, Keystone, and Breckenridge April 6, 2022 – Visitors to OnTheSnow.com have chosen Aspen-Snowmass as the top overall resort in the United States in its annual Visitors’ Choice Awards for the 2021-22 season. Six other resorts were honored as tops in their categories. “OnTheSnow’s annual list […]

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Olympian & World Champion Bode Miller and Co-Founder Andy Wirth Launch New DTC Brand Platform Including Six All-Mountain, High-Performance Skis

April 6, 2022

Montana-based Peak Ski Company introduces “Peak by Bode Miller“, a new line of high-performance, all-mountain skis featuring revolutionary and innovative design. BOZEMAN, Mont., April 6, 2022 — Bode Miller, the two-time overall World Cup champion and six-time Olympic medalist, and co-founder Andy Wirth today announced the launch of a new venture, Peak Ski Company, LLC, […]

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SIA Focuses on Tangible Climate Change Action with ClimateUnited Month

April 4, 2022

ClimateUnited Month aims to bring together the industry in the name of climate solutions Park City, Utah (April 4, 2022) – Snowsports Industries of America (SIA) is pleased to announce the first ever ClimateUnited Month, April 2022. This entire month will be dedicated to reinforcing SIA’s commitment to uniting and mobilizing the winter outdoor industry […]

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Nester Hosiery elevates Anderson to VP of Finance

April 4, 2022

Mt. Airy, NC, (April 4, 2022) – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks and parent company of the Farm to Feet sock brand, has promoted Donna Anderson to Vice President of Finance.“Donna has skillfully guided us through the challenges posed by the pandemic and helped us manage our continued growth,” said Kelly Nester, Nester Hosiery CEO. “As VP of […]

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Downlite Outdoor Leads Advanced Sustainable Technical Methods with down-trac®

March 31, 2022

Downlite Outdoor Leads Advanced Sustainable Technical Methods with down-trac® at the Functional Fabric Fair, April 4-5, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Mason, OH, March 31, 2022 – Downlite Outdoor, a market leader in responsibly sourced down and fills, highlights its newest technology with traceable down-trac®. Live demonstrations will be held at the Functional […]

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Kinco® Earns Trifecta of Accolades for Workplace Culture, Employee Satisfaction

March 31, 2022

PORTLAND, OR, [March 31, 2022] – Kinco®, the leader in quality work, safety, garden and thermal gloves, is pleased to announce a trifecta of recent awards and accolades as nominated by their valued and trusted employees and peers. The Pacific-Northwest based accessories brand was named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For in […]

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Newly Elected SIA Board Members and New Board Chair Poised to Deliver Immediate Business Value, Facilitate Long-Term Industry Innovation

March 31, 2022

Four newcomers join as SIA focuses on facilitating industry-wide work to solve immediate business problems, adapt to changing pressures, save and grow Park City, UTAH (March 31, 2022) – Four new Directors have been elected to the SIA Board and a new Chair has been appointed, as SIA balances delivering immediate business value and working […]

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Moosejaw Announces 2022 Outdoor Accelerator Program Winners

March 23, 2022

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (March 23, 2022)  – Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, today announced the winners of its third-annual Outdoor Accelerator Program (MOA). Aimed at boosting startup companies and increasing diversity within the outdoor industry, the company received over 50 submissions, narrowing it down to 10 finalists. Voting for the […]

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We’re Moving Back to Salt Lake City

March 23, 2022

Since 1982, Outdoor Retailer has brought the outdoor industry together for commerce, to share ideas, and to provide an experience that has grown into more than a trade show. Our community has become family, and for the past five years we’ve held our biannual gatherings in Denver. As our contract nears its natural end after […]

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