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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 22, 2024
Hidden gems, off-season trips highlights of 325.5 million national park visits in 2023
The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. In addition to the continued growth in overall numbers, NPS data shows that visitation is increasing in the more traditional off-seasons at many...
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February 21, 2024
Camping World Selling More New Models but Lower ASPs Cut into Revenues
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis in a company release new vehicle same-store unit growth turned positive beginning in December 2023, and January and February to-date are trending up from mid-single-digit to low-double-digit growth. Revenue was $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 13.4 percent...
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February 21, 2024
KOA’s Monthly Report Highlights Surge in 2024 Travel Bookings
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s latest monthly report showed a significant uptick in travel bookings for the 2024 season, particularly among Gen Z campers. The report indicates the continuing trend of integrating road trips with camping, noting a 10% higher preference for road trips over traditional camping activities. This preference highlights a...
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February 21, 2024
This Is Your Endurance on Cannabis
As marijuana laws have been loosened in jurisdictions around the world, there’s been lots of discussion and debate about whether it’s a performance-enhancer. It is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster. Outside
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February 18, 2024
Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington, with one woman hospitalized
A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the hospital, officials said. The bikers were on a trail northeast of Fall City, located about 25 miles east of Seattle, when they were attacked around 12:50 p.m. local time,...
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February 15, 2024
YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Fourth quarter net sales increased 16%; Adjusted net sales increased 6%, net sales were highlighted by a 12% increase in Drinkware net sales and a 44% increase in International net sales; International...
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February 15, 2024
Type 2 Campers Launches New VW Camper Model
Type 2 Campers announced the launch of its Model T2.3 camper, which it says is the only RV that blends the nostalgic appeal of Volkswagen camper vans with the robust standards of automotive design. The launch of Type 2 Campers addresses the growing demand in the consumer camping market while...
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February 13, 2024
Climber Charles Barrett Found Guilty on Three Counts of Sexual Assault
A federal jury found Charles Barrett, an accomplished Northern California climber and a guidebook author, guilty of three charges of sexual assault. The verdict follows a weeklong trial held at the U.S. District Court in Sacramento. A 12-member jury composed of eight men and four women found Barrett, 39, guilty...
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February 12, 2024
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels
The arc to gender-neutral activewear has been long, but it’s an essential step in the movement to diversify the outdoor industry. Outdoor brands have slowly come around to a more inclusive picture by featuring more women, people of color, athletes with disabilities and those who wear extended sizes. Bakline made...
