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October 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), creators of active lifestyle content, announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The acquisition significantly strengthens POM’s ability to engage with outdoor enthusiasts. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 8, 2020
The most exciting motorhomes for 2021.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the best motorhomes for the new-model year from MotorHome.
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October 8, 2020
Sales of camping, hiking guides rise as Americans take to the outdoors
American travelers aren’t taking the pandemic sitting down - they are showing an increased interest in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor getaways. But outdoor escapes need another basic: the travel guidebook and camping guide -thus causing sales to spike. Read more on The Washington Post.
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October 8, 2020
What’s Driving Skyrocketing Demand for Boat, RV Loans?
Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, making dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles unable to keep up. Read more on RV Business.
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October 8, 2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers to Meet Online Demand During the Holidays
Dick’s Sporting Goods will employ the seasonal associates as part of its third annual “National Signing Day” on Oct. 14. They will provide extra staffing to their stores and distribution centers across the country, as well as its contactless services, like curbside pickup and ship-from-store orders. Read more on Footwear...
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October 8, 2020
Hydro Flask Regains Momentum In Q2
Hydro Flask returned to growth in the second quarter ended August 31 as more people return to the outdoors. Overall, sales in Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3% in the quarter to $167.9 million. Operating income in the Housewares segment increased 27.2% to...
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October 6, 2020
Hartmann’s Mercedes-Bens V-Class GeoTrek was made for social (and urban) distancing.
With an increased demand in small camper vans this year, Hartmann’s VanSports has decided to launch a new product: the GeoTrek Edition. Featuring a huge interior, with enough space for two to sleep in comfort when the rear seats are folded down. Find out more about its features on Carscoops.
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October 6, 2020
GoPro Sees Subscriptions Climbing On Robust Hero9 Launch
GoPro Inc. announced that the high demand for its new flagship camera, HERO9 Black, has vaulted the number of paid GoPro subscribers past the 500,000 milestone. Majority of those who purchased through its website are getting the camera bundled with an annual GoPro subscription. Read more on SGB Media.
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October 6, 2020
Emerald Holding Launches Stock Buyback Plan
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be on the open market at prevailing market prices, and will continue...
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October 5, 2020
Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.
A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.