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November 7, 2022
Compass Diversified sales up 22% in third quarter; raises outlook
Compass Diversified, which owns BOA, Lizard Skins and PrimaLoft among other brands, recorded sales of $598 million in its most recent quarter, up 22% from the same period last year. BRAIN
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November 7, 2022
Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX is the RVBusiness RV of the Year
Led by its 131SB Overland Concept, the 2023 RVBusiness RV of the Year goes to the Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX. Also click to find out who are the other 31 RV finalists. RV Business
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November 7, 2022
NRVTA Producing Online Reality Show About Boondocking
RV Unplugged combines off-grid RVing, which is becoming more popular all the time, with the competitive spirit of eight teams of YouTube creators that will be tested physically and mentally. The winning team will be crowned the first-ever RV Unplugged champions and receive a $10,000 cash prize. RV Pro
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November 7, 2022
Andrew Mock is New Sr. VP of RV Sales for Lippert
Murray has served in many roles at Lippert since joining the company nearly 20 years ago. During his tenure, he created one of the most respected and highest performing sales teams in the industry, his company said, with Lippert’s current annual North American RV and marine sales reaching more than...
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November 6, 2022
‘An inordinate impact’: climate crisis leaves its footprint on trail running
More than 5,000 people lined up for Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA) on the last weekend in October, making it the largest trail running event in the country and, according to the race organisers, the second-largest in the world. But the multi-day event, which includes 50km and 100km ultramarathons, nearly didn’t go...
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November 4, 2022
REI to Offer Healthcare to All Employees Next Year
Starting in 2023, REI is set to sharply expand its employee medical coverage. The co-op announced that beginning January 1 every REI employee—barring those who have existing coverage through other employers—will be eligible for healthcare under the new REI Access Plan, which provides comprehensive insurance through Aetna. Outside
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November 4, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods Launches $50M Investment for Next Generation of Sports Companies
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the launch of DSG Ventures, a $50 million in-house fund that will invest in innovative companies that will help shape the future of sport. To start, the initiative will focus its efforts on companies and rising entrepreneurs that directly serve athletes and their communities, or that...
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November 3, 2022
Ranking the 30 Top Ski Resorts in Western North America
Most notably this year, one resort took one of the biggest nosedives we’ve ever seen in the history of the rankings. Park City fell from No. 13 to No. 30—dead last in the West. If that’s not a direct commentary on Vail Resorts’ management of the massive resort, we don’t...
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November 3, 2022
New partnership to accelerate electrification of RVs
Global RV industry leader Thor Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with commercial electric vehicle expert Harbinger Motors in a bit to accelerate the electrification of the RV consumer experience. Thor believes that powered by Harbinger Motors’ proprietary technology it can bring superior electrified experience to its electrified RVs...
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November 3, 2022
OR Show, Surf Expo Parent Sees Q3 Revenues Decline 18 Percent
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported a sales decline of 18.4 percent due to the shift in the timing of events in the current year versus the year-ago period. Emerald hosts over 140 yearly venues across multiple industries. The active outdoor events include Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, The Sports Licensing & Tailgate...
