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May 6, 2021
IOC and Pfizer strike vaccine deal for Tokyo 2020 athletes
The British Olympic Association has been handed a boost in its bid to vaccinate all its athletes and support staff prior to the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in less than 12 weeks’ time. Under a deal struck between the International Olympic Committee and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, vaccines...
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May 6, 2021
Over 6,000 BC camping reservations cancelled since travel ban announced
More than 6,000 camping reservations in British Columbia are now cancelled following the province’s travel ban. The Ministry of Environment says over 6,000 camping reservations from April 19 until the end of the order on May 25 have been cancelled. Approximately 22,000 reservations were made as of April 19, meaning...
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May 6, 2021
Sequoia tree found still smoldering from 2020 wildfire in Sequoia National Park
Crews in California say they found a giant sequoia tree that appeared to be still smoldering from a wildfire in Sequoia National Park last year. National Parks Traveler
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May 5, 2021
GCI Outdoor Acquired By MacNeill Pride Group
MPG, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods. Its brands include ORCA, PrideSports, Champ, Pride Golf Tee, and Professional Tee System. SGB Media
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May 5, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021
Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...
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May 5, 2021
GCI Outdoor Acquired By MacNeill Pride Group
MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has acquired GCI Outdoor (GCI), the designer of portable outdoor recreation equipment. GCI’s product range includes portable camping chairs, camp kitchens, waterside chairs and recliners, and other outdoor gear. SGB Media
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May 5, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC Announces the Acquisition of Marlin Ingram RV in Alabama
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced the acquisition of Marlin Ingram RV, one of the premier Tiffin dealerships in the U.S. located in Alabama. The transaction was completed in April. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are pleased to expand into Alabama with...
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May 5, 2021
Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Hilmerson RV in Minnesota
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced the expansion of its business presence in the Minnesota market with an agreement to acquire Hilmerson RV in Little Falls. The acquisition is expected to close in early summer 2021. The company currently has operating dealerships, agreements...
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May 5, 2021
Oura Brings In $100M in Funding
Oura Health announced Tuesday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s total funds to $148.3 million. The wearable fitness manufacturer produces the Oura Ring, a sleep and activity tracker you can slide on your finger. More than 500,000 have been sold. Front Office News
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May 5, 2021
Ford Advances EV Van Plans with US First
The first European customer trials of the new E-Transit - the EV version of the world's best selling cargo van - will soon be under way, the automaker announced as its US unit launched a new information website ahead of opening order books this summer. Just Auto
