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Unpredictable Bounce Pattern Leaves Them Dog-Tired

BOULDER, Colo. – Jan. 10, 2023 – Nite Ize^®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the GlowStreak® Wild™ LED Ball for fetch-loving dogs. Available at retail in early spring, the ball features a color-changing LED and a wild, unpredictable bounce for ultra-engaging play.

“We designed GlowStreak Wild with fetch-obsessed, high-energy dogs in mind,” said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and CEO. “With its erratic bounce and easy-to-spot glow, it’s sure to be hit with the dogs—and their dedicated owners.”

The GlowStreak Wild LED Ball is a rugged rubber ball with deep ridges. These easy-to-grip ridges create an unpredictable bounce pattern, providing high engagement for medium to large dogs. The ball has a protected inner core containing a motion-activated module with color-changing Disc-O LEDs for after-dark play. GlowStreak Wild is waterproof, bite-friendly and floats, allowing dogs to play fetch in nearly any environment. This ball includes two easily replaceable CR2032 batteries for 35 hours of run time, with auto shut-off after 10 minutes of inactivity. MSRP $19.99

For more information, watch this short product video.

 

About Nite Ize

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Nite Ize designs, manufactures and globally distributes innovative, inventor-driven products that creatively solve everyday challenges. Nite Ize offers more than 500 products across various channels including: Waterproof Protection, Mobile, Hardware, Illumination, Bike + Fitness and Pet. Led by original founder Rick Case, Nite Ize team members are passionate about their products, customers, partners and the environment. For more information, visit NiteIze.com.

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Adjustable Holder Allows for Secure Hands-Free Carry and Use

BOULDER, Colo. – Jan. 10, 2023 – Nite Ize^®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the Squeeze^™ Universal Tablet Holder for convenient carry and operation on-the-go. Available at retail in early spring, the Tablet Holder fits a wide variety of tablets and offers a truly unshakable hold.

“I see tablets everywhere I go, from airplanes to homes to retail to warehouses,” said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and CEO. “By adapting our popular Squeeze design for tablets, we’re allowing people to use their tablets on-the-go with confidence.”

The Squeeze Universal Tablet Holder features an ultra-secure clamp with grippy arms and inner continuous force springs that amplify hold. Using the easy-to-squeeze levers at its base, users can secure the most popular mid-size tablets with or without a case, including the Apple® iPad® 10.2-inch, Apple iPad Air 10.9-inch, Apple iPad Pro 11-inch, Samsung Galaxy Tab® S8 11-inch and Microsoft Surface Go® 3 10.5-inch. On the back of the clamp is an adjustable hand strap to keep a tablet securely in hand, with a rotating 360-degree base and kickstand for hands-free viewing in portrait or landscape orientation. Included with the holder is a removable adjustable cross-body lanyard for hands-free carrying. MSRP $69.99

For more information, watch this short product video.

 

About Nite Ize

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Nite Ize designs, manufactures and globally distributes innovative, inventor-driven products that creatively solve everyday challenges. Nite Ize offers more than 500 products across various channels including: Waterproof Protection, Mobile, Hardware, Illumination, Bike + Fitness and Pet. Led by original founder Rick Case, Nite Ize team members are passionate about their products, customers, partners and the environment. For more information, visit NiteIze.com.

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BOULDER, Colo. – Jan. 10, 2023 – Nite Ize^®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the Z-Series™ Dual Carabiner. Available at retail in early spring, Z-Series features dual inner spring gates to clip, carry and secure keys and other gear.

“We have a passion for finding new ways to connect, carry and secure gear, from the S-Biner to the G-Series carabiner,” said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and CEO. “The Z-Series continues that innovation with a unique design that provides ultimate security.”

The Z-Series Dual Carabiner features a strong stainless steel body with two stainless steel gates. The intelligently engineered design and strong spring gates prevent a key from accidentally backing out and self-releasing. Users can swiftly clip keys and accessories onto one side, clipping the other to a belt loop, backpack or other anchor point for easy access. Z-Series is available in three sizes to accommodate a variety of items. MSRP $4.49-$6.49

For more information, watch this short product video.

 

About Nite Ize

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Nite Ize designs, manufactures and globally distributes innovative, inventor-driven products that creatively solve everyday challenges. Nite Ize offers more than 500 products across various channels including: Waterproof Protection, Mobile, Hardware, Illumination, Bike + Fitness and Pet. Led by original founder Rick Case, Nite Ize team members are passionate about their products, customers, partners and the environment. For more information, visit NiteIze.com.

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The new cargo box Thule Arcos puts the cargo on the back of your vehicle for easy accessibility and great aerodynamics. Thule Arcos is perfect if your vehicle has limited cargo space or if you don’t want to mount anything on the roof.

A cargo box for the back of the vehicle

Thule Arcos is a hard-shell cargo box designed to provide extra loading space with easy access at the rear of the vehicle. By using the vehicle’s hitch to carry the cargo box, wind resistance is minimized and it becomes possible to carry other large loads on the vehicle roof—such as a rooftop tent, a kayak carrier or even bikes.

An easy-to-use solution with a sleek design

Mounting Thule Arcos on the hitch is the perfect solution for vehicles that aren’t compatible

An easy-to-use solution with a sleek design

Mounting Thule Arcos on the hitch is the perfect solution for vehicles that aren’t compatible with rooftop accessories, as commonly seen in electric vehicles. The sleek and low-mounted design of Thule Arcos ensures you have unobstructed sight in the rearview mirror and makes for convenient loading and unloading of cargo.

A way to create efficient extra loading space for smaller electric vehicles

Thule Arcos can transform even a small vehicle into an adventure vehicle capable of carrying cargo and outdoor gear. The premium hard-shell exterior makes it robust and stable, protects the cargo from dirt and water, and allows you to easily access the back of your vehicle.

The aerodynamic design makes you go farther

When developing our portfolio of rear-of-vehicle mounted cargo solutions, Thule Test Center engineers found that our cargo solution on the back of the vehicle had a limited impact on battery or fuel consumption and could even improve efficiencies in some cases. External testing by Sweden’s largest vehicle magazine, Vi Bilägare, confirmed these results. Testing on both gas and electric vehicles with a cargo box on the towbar (in their test they used Thule Onto, a semi-hard cargo solution), they found that both fuel and energy consumption was lower than when driving without a cargo box.

“One way to get more packing space without increasing energy consumption is the latest trend of mounting a cargo box on the vehicle’s towbar. We found that both the petrol vehicle and the electric vehicle had slightly lower consumption with the box fitted than when the vehicle was running completely empty on the test route.”

Vi Bilägare

www.vibilagare.se/test/langtest/test-av-forbrukning-bensin-el-takbox-och-lastbox

Björn Strid, Director Product Management at Thule, concludes:

“We at Thule are broadening our range of rear-of-vehicle cargo solutions, and a premium product with aerodynamics like our new Thule Arcos box is genuinely a game-changer. You can put a large easy-to-access cargo box on the back of your vehicle and end up with the same fuel or electricity consumption as you would have without it.”

Thule Arcos has 14 cubic feet of carrying capacity, making it spacious enough to hold everything from a stroller, to luggage, to a pair of golf bags. For a journey that calls for additional space, Thule offers larger rooftop cargo carriers with volume up to 22 cubic feet.”

Thule’s portfolio of cargo carriers ensures a fit for every need, whether you’re living an active lifestyle, going on a family vacation, or making extra space for that weekend trip.

Thule Arcos will launch to consumers on March 1, 2023 with a recommended price of $1,399.95.

For more information on Thule products visit: www.thule.com

 

About Thule

The Thule brand was established in 1942. Under the motto Bring your life, Thule globally offers a wide range of premium products for active people that allow them to bring what they care most for – safely, easily and in style. Thule designs and manufactures roof racks, bike, water and winter sport carriers, roof boxes, computer, and camera bags, sports bags and backpacks and child-related products such as baby joggers, child bike seats and bike trailers. The products are sold in more than 140 countries. Thule is the largest brand in Thule Group. thule.com

Experts share insights, trends, and tools on consumer behavior, retail strategy, marketing and e-commerce, product launches, sustainability, inclusion, climate action, and more

 

SALT LAKE CITY – (January 9, 2023) – Outdoor Retailer, the premier U.S. gathering and business event for the $862 billion outdoor industry, will feature an expanded schedule of in-person educational sessions, panel discussions, and trend presentations led by industry experts, plus a daily lineup of networking and industry events for the industry to connect and learn. Sessions and events will take place throughout Outdoor Retailer Snow Show from January 10-12, 2023, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.

“The extensive schedule of daily education, keynotes, workshops, and networking sessions at Outdoor Retailer provide insight to support retailers and brands in their businesses, while also celebrating the DNA of this industry,” said Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer senior vice president and show director. “Our goal is to provide knowledge to help businesses navigate the current economic atmosphere, further marketing and distribution strategy, as well as provide trend forecasts and retail tactics, through an open dialogue and the sharing of best practices. Additionally, we have the opportunity to join conversations on topics important to our industry, including climate action, diversity and inclusion, advocacy, and finding common ground. These three full days of sessions are designed to encourage a lively exchange of ideas and help move the industry forward.”

Education sessions will take place in multiple areas on the show floor, including The Camp presented by Oracle NetSuite and Shopify Plus, Trend + Design Center, and The Ranger Station, as well as in the Overland Experience – all located inside the Salt Palace Convention Center. Keynote morning and mid-day sessions will be held in the new Hyatt Regency Salt Lake, second floor. Find the full education schedule at outdoorretailer.com and on the Outdoor Retailer mobile app.

Snow Show opens with the Industry Breakfast hosted by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 a.m. in the Hyatt featuring Dr. Abe Bakhsheshy, professor of organizational behavior from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, who will speak on emotional intelligence and leadership. SIA Industry + Intelligence sessions also take place in the show education areas each day. The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will host multiple daily education sessions in the Hyatt that help the industry take action to strengthen their businesses, welcome more people outside, and protect our planet.

Education sessions will cover a wide variety of topics to support all aspects of the industry. Several industry experts return to provide retail data insights and trend forecasts for the design audience, including speakers from the NPD Group, WGSN, Coloro, Material ConneXion, and Promostyl. Among the new sessions are speakers and brand leaders covering marketing, distribution, and sales strategies from Oracle NetSuite, Shopify Plus, Blaze Partners, Bloomreach, and Finnegan.

The new Community Corner will introduce engaging campfire chats and actionable longest table discussions to inspire cooperation and strengthen community in order to effect change locally and globally. Featured speakers will include Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and other officials, Olympic and professional athletes, brand leaders, nonprofit organizations, and outdoor advocates, with the sessions open to all attendees. Conversations will begin at New@OR and continue at the neighboring Community Corner table.

Additionally, each day will feature happy hours and meetups for retailers and designers in the show areas. Marquee events will also be a celebration of the industry and provide new avenues to make industry connections. Among the event highlights:

• January 10 from 9-11 a.m. in The Ranger Station at Venture Out: GATHER Women+ Networking Brunch
• January 10 from 6-8 p.m. outside the Salt Palace: OR Homecoming Block Party
• January 11 at 6 p.m.: Fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards
• January 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Front Climbing Club: Di’namik Finals Party and Competition

The full Snow Show education and events schedules are available online and are filled with ideas, inspiration, and networking opportunities to support business and the industry. Attendees can register to attend and learn more at outdoorretailer.com.

Brands interested in connecting with the industry at Outdoor Retailer through exhibiting, experiences, advocacy programs, sponsorships, speaking, and more at any future event can contact an Outdoor Retailer account executive. The exhibitor list, floor plan are live for Snow Show, and sales are underway for The Summit by Outdoor Retailer and next summer’s Outdoor Adventure X consumer festival.

 

About Outdoor Retailer

Outdoor Retailer, the leading U.S. business events for the outdoor and winter sports industry, brings together retailers, manufacturers, designers, distributors, industry advocates, journalists, and more to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through commerce, unique product experiences, dedicated media events, content, and web-based business solutions. Outdoor Retailer provides critical platforms for face-to-face commerce, product launches, networking, and focused industry education to enhance business and support the outdoor recreation economy. Visit outdoorretailer.com for more information.

 

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Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit emeraldx.com.