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August 1, 2023
Backpacking Without Landowner Permission Is Legal in England Again
A United Kingdom court ruled on Monday that members of the public don't need landowners' permission to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park anymore. This decision reversed a lower court's ruling and restored the park's status as the only place in England or Wales where backpackers have the right to...
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July 31, 2023
Insider Perks Unveils Roadie: AI Chatbot for RV Dealers
Insider Perks, a trailblazer in the outdoor hospitality industry, today unveiled Roadie, an AI chatbot set to reshape the RV dealership landscape. Roadie is not just a chatbot; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to tackle the common challenges RV dealerships face, from managing customer inquiries to qualifying leads and providing...
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July 31, 2023
Lazydays’ Revenues, Earnings Drop
Lazydays said its second quarter revenue decreases to $308.4 million, down from the $373.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 net income was $3.6 million compared to $27.1 million for the same period in 2022. Net income for the first six months of 2023 was $3.3...
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July 31, 2023
REI, Airstream Double Down on ‘Basecamp 20X’ Travel Trailer
First, the good news: REI and Airstream’s second travel trailer collaboration looks even more capable and feature-rich than the original. The bad news: Its $60,000-plus price tag will not count toward your annual member rebate. Gear Junkie
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July 28, 2023
Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 21 Percent In Q2
Newell Brands, the parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, generated net sales of $333 million, down 22.0 percent compared with $427 million in the prior year period. The decline reflects a core sales decline of 20.9 percent, as well as the impact of...
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July 28, 2023
Clif Bar Continues to Improve Profitability Under New Owner
Mondelez International said its recently-acquired Clif Bar business continued to improve profitability in the second quarter with the help of higher prices amid “robust” sales growth and as Clif Bar recently overhauled its management team, including the exit of CEO Sally Grimes. At the close of February, Alexandre Zigliara was...
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July 26, 2023
Vista Outdoor’s Earnings Decline on 14 Percent Revenue Slide
Vista Outdoor, Inc. reported earnings declined 54 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended June 25. Sales dropped 14 percent with sales down 26 percent in the Sporting Products segment and 8 percent in the Outdoor Products segment. SGB
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July 26, 2023
Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity
Kaya first opened its digital doors in 2019, offering climbers a novel way to navigate climbing gyms and find specific routes. There was also a social element from the very beginning, with the option to log and share “sends” and start virtual discussions with friends. The company now boasts more...
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July 26, 2023
How Geartrade Uses AI to Cut Costs, Reduce Employee Burnout
Geartrade, the online resale platform for used gear and apparel, is leveraging artificial intelligence not to replace its workforce, but to make its employees’ lives easier, according to company executives. In January, Geartrade launched an AI system that was constructed with data from more than a million pieces of used...
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July 26, 2023
KOA’s New Partnerships Expand Pet Care for Campers
Two new pet-focused partners will work with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) to offer remote veterinary care options for campers who travel with their pets, the companies announced today. JustAnswer Pets and Pet Premium are services available to any camper who uses the KOA partnership marketplace. RV Pro
