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February 17, 2022
Outdoor Recreation Industry Experts to Support Emerging Maine Outdoor Businesses and Entrepreneurs through New Compass Program
PORTLAND, Maine (February 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) announced today that it is partnering with Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) to provide in-depth training and networking to outdoor industry product, service, and retail companies seeking to expand their businesses. The new ten-week program, called MCE Compass,...
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February 17, 2022
Hot Bento Selected for Housewares Innovations Award
HONOLULU, HI /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Inspired Home Show, March 5-7, has announced Hot Bento as a finalist for 2 different awards. Innovations Award for the IHS and also a finalist in the prestigious IHA Global Innovation Awards. Hot Bento continues to win critical acclaim and increasing media coverage for its...
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February 16, 2022
44 National Parks Set Visitation Records in 2021; 297M Total
While some of the most well-known national parks again had record visitation in 2021, numbers across the entire National Park System remained below pre-pandemic totals. These findings were released today as the National Park Service published its official annual visitation statistics for 2021. Of 423 parks in the National Park System, just...
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February 16, 2022
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance releases Trends Report for Fall 2021, powered by PivotPoint data, to member retailers, vendor partners and key associates
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (February 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR ALLIANCE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the release of their Trends Report for Fall 2021, powered by PivotPoint national data, exclusively to member retailers, vendor partners and key...
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February 16, 2022
Despite flat fitness sales, Garmin has record-setting revenue growth
Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products. Revenue for the quarter increased 3% to $1.39 billion compared with $1.35 billion at the same time last year. For 2021, revenue was up 19% year-over-year, rising from $4.1...
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February 16, 2022
By the numbers: The outdoor industry’s plastic problem
It’s no secret that our industry has a polybag problem. While many brands are looking at alternatives to curb the glaring plastic waste—and some, like prAna and NEMO, have already changed their packaging practices—progress is slow. Plus, while technically recyclable, polybags are neither accepted curbside nor widely taken at recycling...
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February 16, 2022
NPD Report Shows Americans are Back on the Slopes
A well-documented increase in backcountry-related activities was recorded during last snow season, as consumers looked for ways to get their alpine fix while social distancing. However, resorts are less restricted this year, and Americans are returning to the slopes. It’s showing in sales numbers, according to The NPD Group. Inside Outdoor
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February 16, 2022
Orange Mud releases new line of bike bags
Orange Mud has just released a new line of bicycle bags. Capitalizing on the fast-growing sports of gravel and mountain biking, Orange Mud has just released their new line of waterproof frame, top tube, and seat bags. Long-time adventure racer and CEO Josh Sprague said that with more and more...
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February 15, 2022
HEX Expands DSLR Offerings with NEW Camera and Wrist Straps
LOS ANGELES, CA -February 15, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HEX, the award-winning fashion accessory brand, introduces the Ranger Camera Strap and the Ranger Camera Wrist Strap as a welcome update to an everyday essential. Designed for comfort and performance, the neck cuff is padded with EVA foam and backed with...
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February 15, 2022
Blue Water Adds Popular Virginia Campground to Portfolio
OCEAN CITY, Md., Jan. 13, 2022 -- Real estate developer and outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water has recently expanded its partnership with Sun Outdoors with the acquisition of Tall Pines Harbor Campground in Temperanceville, Va., in November. This property, recognized as the ARVC National Park of the Year in 2018, features nearly 300 sites with a mixture of cabins,...
