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February 13, 2023
Camper Van Segment Continues to Grow
A decade ago, in 2012, only 2,100 of the Class B models sold in the entire U.S. But during the peak pandemic rush to get outdoors, in 2020, sales jumped to 7,200. By 2021, they hit 13,823 and in 2022, Americans purchased 17,026 of the camper vans, a 23.1% increase...
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February 13, 2023
Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America in 2023
The Mindbody + ClassPass annual Wellness Index ranks the health of the 50 most populous US cities. The rankings are based on a variety of factors, including how much residents exercise, how stressed they feel, the amount of rest they get, how many of them smoke, and how much alcohol...
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February 13, 2023
RV Park Sales Slow Slightly Due to Interest Rates, Inflation
Inflation does not appear to be dampening consumers’ enthusiasm for camping this year, but higher interest rates are slowing down the sales pace of campground and RV park properties, according to campground operators and park brokers. RV Business
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February 13, 2023
Outside and Adventure Entertainment Partner to Grow the Fly Fishing Film Tour
Boulder, Colorado (February 13, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc. and Adventure Entertainment today announced the completion of a new partnership to grow the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) in the USA and internationally. This annual tour is a traveling roadshow of the best fly fishing films from passionate anglers and...
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February 13, 2023
Grassroots Connect doubles size of Discovery Marketplace, expanding an affordable opportunity for emerging brands to engage with specialty retailers and reps
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grassroots Connect, the invitation-only buying show for specialty outdoor retailers, will double the size of their Discovery Marketplace to include 70 brands at their upcoming June event at the Knoxville Convention Center. The Discovery Marketplace is a one-day curated brand gathering specifically structured to introduce...
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February 13, 2023
Ford to build $3.5B electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan
Ford Motor Co. plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan that would employ at least 2,500 people to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing electric vehicles. The plant, to be built on land being readied for industrial development about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west...
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February 13, 2023
DPS Skis Launch Limited Artist Collab in Aspen with Mark Grotjahn
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 13, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, is proud to launch an exclusive collaboration with artist Mark Grotjahn. Grotjahn has developed a ski top sheet based on drawing #15 from Grotjahn's 50 Kitchens Collection. The limited-run DPS...
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February 13, 2023
Matador Introduces Globerider45, its First Generalist Travel Backpack
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 13, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the Globerider45 Travel Backpack. Engineered to be the ultimate primary backpack for travelers, the Globerider45 combines the architecture of a traditional travel pack with materials and construction typically reserved for the...
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February 13, 2023
NNormal launches the No Trace Program, an initiative that makes it easier to recycle sport gear
13th February 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Remaining true to its brand philosophy, NNormal presents a campaign inviting consumers to recycle sport shoes, clothing and accessories they no longer use, or whose life cycle has been completed, simply and free of charge. A large proportion of used shoes end up in the...
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February 10, 2023
Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 21 Percent In Q4; Loss Widens
The Outdoor & Recreation segment, which includes Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, generated net sales of $211 million in Q4 compared with $304 million in the prior-year period, reflecting a core sales decline of 21.0 percent, as well as the impact of exits from certain...
