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July 13, 2021
Todd Spaletto Discusses Dick’s SG’s Bold Outdoor Push
Dick’s Sporting Goods, last fall, confirmed it would launch a new retail concept, Public Lands, to explore “white space” in reaching outdoor enthusiasts. By December, outdoor industry veteran Todd Spaletto was hired to lead the project. In the coming months, the retailer plans to test the concept with two stores...
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July 12, 2021
The Best Campground in Every State
With more campers than ever expected to hit the outdoors this summer, Outside asked its writers and editors for their favorite unique sites across the country, tapping into a wealth of local intel and expertise.
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July 12, 2021
Remote Vacations Are On the Rise, but Not the Way You Think
Results from a recent survey by VacationRenter found that half of the survey’s 1,027 respondents had taken a remote getaway, the majority having stayed in a cabin around one to three hours away from their homes. And almost half of those who went on vacation stayed in a cabin off the grid, 83...
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July 12, 2021
With Recent Acquisitions, Pelican Ushers In New Era Of Paddlesports Consolidation
Just 18 months after its December 2019 acquisition of Confluence Outdoors, whose brands include Dagger, Perception, Wilderness Systems, Wave Sport, Mad River Canoe, Harmony Gear, and Boardworks, Pelican purchased Advanced Elements in June. Pelican, a 50-year veteran of the recreational paddlecraft industry, is a key player in everything from hardshell...
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July 12, 2021
A closer look at the PR feud between Liberty Oilfield and The North Face
When an oil company targeted The North Face with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign accusing the brand of hypocritical climate activism, it served as a reminder of the contentious—yet partially codependent—relationship between the outdoor and fossil fuel industries. OBJ
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July 12, 2021
Camping World and Overton’s to Launch Exclusive Collection of Nautica Marine, Water and Outdoor Products
Camping World announced the launch of Nautica branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace. The new assortment of Nautica branded marine furniture and water recreation equipment, which is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada, caters to life on the water, a key outdoor activity of the RV and...
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July 11, 2021
Western Fires Burn Over 300K Acres Across 6 States
More than 300,000 acres are burning across six states across the western United States on Sunday as the region battled yet another brutal heat wave that shattered records and strained power grids. USA Today
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July 9, 2021
Secondhand Sales, Re-Used Gear Sales Booming
According to Jungle Scout’s 2021 Consumer Trends Report, a quarterly study of 1,000 U.S. consumers, nearly 32% of respondents looked for pre-owned gear online, with 44% responding that they’ve purchased or sold used equipment online over the past 12 months. While 66 percent% of respondents used Amazon for their secondhand...
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July 8, 2021
Camping World invests in van-conversion company Happier Camper
Camping World Holdings Inc. said it has made a strategic investment in Los Angeles-based Happier Camper Inc., the developer of a patented modular van conversion system called Adaptiv. This partnership will deliver the Adaptiv system and technology products for van and camper conversions to nationwide Camping World SuperCenters, the company said....
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July 8, 2021
Inside The Call: Hydro Flask Recaptures Robust Growth In Q1
Hydro Flask resumed its strong growth rate in the first quarter ended May 31 after being disrupted by changing behaviors and store closures during the pandemic, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Helen of Troy. The water bottle brand also saw significant gains in market share in the...
