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October 7, 2024
How Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Survived the Ordeal on Chaukhamba III
Yesterday, a helicopter from the Indian Air Force picked up Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak after a French climbing party helped the two climbers down Chaukhmaba III. The past three days have been full of tension. Explorers Web
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October 6, 2024
The North Face Expands Resale Program
The North Face expanded its Renewed trade-in program, allowing customers to return preowned items online and in stores. The trade-in portion of the program was previously in-store only, per a spokesperson for resale platform Archive, which powers the program. The North Face will give customers brand credit for each qualifying...
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October 6, 2024
Orvis Sets Layoffs and Store Closures; Discontinues Catalog
Orvis announced plans to lay off 112 employees, or 8 percent of Orvis’ workforce, close some of its retail stores and discontinue its iconic catalog to enable a smaller and more agile business. In the U.S., Orvis operates 70 retail stores and 10 outlets. In the UK, the company operates 18 retail...
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October 6, 2024
Orvis Sets Layoffs and Store Closures; Discontinues Catalog
Orvis announced plans to lay off 112 employees, close some of its retail stores and discontinue its iconic catalog “to enable a smaller and more agile business.” The 112 employees affected by the layoffs represent 8 percent of Orvis’ workforce. In the U.S., Orvis operates 70 retail stores and 10 outlets. In...
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October 3, 2024
Is baking soda your next great fuelling tool?
It might sound like a kitchen hack gone wrong, but many endurance athletes swear by baking soda, this household staple for improving performance (and the hydrogel company Maurten created an expensive product around it). Here’s what you need to know to help you decide whether this idea is half-baked, or...
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October 1, 2024
Cognitive benefits from high-intensity interval training may last for years
Engaging in regular exercise is linked to multiple health benefits, including maintaining cognitive abilities and perhaps reducing the risk of dementia. Results from a study published online July 8, 2024, by Aging and Disease suggest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be better for brain health than other, less vigorous routines. HIIT...
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October 1, 2024
Patagonia Eliminates 41 Jobs in Sweeping Restructure
Outdoor retailer Patagonia laid off 41 employees, or 1% of its workforce, yesterday at its Ventura, California headquarters as part of a broad review of its corporate operations. The changes will also ensure a more connected and consistent customer experience, remove some of the barriers that make it difficult to...
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September 30, 2024
September RV Shipments Hold Steady
Results for the RV Industry Association’s September 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,595 units, a decrease of (-0.4%) compared to the 24,700 units shipped in September 2023. “Overall RV shipments are steady for the month of September, but remain on track for...
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September 30, 2024
September RV Shipments Hold Steady
Results for the RV Industry Association’s September 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,595 units. RV Industry Association
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September 27, 2024
Outdoorsy Group Exceeds $3B in Sales, Plans European Expansion
The Outdoorsy Group, a travel and hospitality company that operates a consumer marketplace for recreational vehicles, insurance and real estate, announced it has reached a major milestone surpassing $3 billion in all-time transactions. “The Outdoorsy Group has leveraged its strategic advantages to thrive even amidst the economic challenges that have impacted...
