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March 16, 2023
Mount Everest Is Covered in Our Germs
Mount Everest has developed an unfortunate reputation as a dumping ground for empty oxygen bottles, tattered tents, and yes, tons of poop. It turns out, the throngs of climbers ascending Everest each year have left something perhaps even grosser behind: their germs. Researchers at the University of Colorado recently analyzed soil taken at 26,000 feet on...
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March 15, 2023
The best treatment for depression? It could be exercise.
Exercise as a treatment for severe depression is at least as effective as standard drugs or psychotherapy and by some measures better, according to the largest study to date of exercise as “medicine” for depression. The study pooled data from 41 studies involving 2,265 people with depression and showed that...
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March 15, 2023
Gregory Posts Double-Digit Currency-Neutral Sales Growth In 2022
Samsonite International S.A. reported sales at Gregory backpack brand reached $61.4 million in 2022 against $59.4 million a year ago, representing a gain of 3.4 percent year-over-year. Gregory’s sales climbed 12.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. On a regional performance, Gregory’s North America net sales were up 13.7 percent vs....
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March 14, 2023
Where glamping company will open a 2nd location in Hall
Timberline Glamping Company, after receiving approval to lease seven campsites at River Forks Park, is planning to launch another glamping location on 125 acres near Lula. Franchisees Corbin McDaniel and his business partner Kieron Clemons will pay to lease the land from North Georgia Canopy Tours — a local attraction...
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March 14, 2023
Castle Park Investments, Global PE Firm Form $500M JV To Buy Manufactured Homes, Campgrounds
Castle Park Investments has formed a $500M JV equity partnership with an undisclosed private equity firm that will invest in manufactured housing, RV resorts and campgrounds across the country. BISNOW
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March 14, 2023
OR, Surf Expo Parent Swings To 2022 Profit On Triple-Digit Revenue Growth
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported significantly improved earnings and sales in the fourth quarter and year ended December 31 as trade shows continue to return to in-person events. Emerald hosts over 140 yearly events across multiple industries. In the active lifestyle space, venues include Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, The Sports Licensing...
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March 14, 2023
Investor Group Plans to Reinvent West Coast’s Pomona Show
The annual Southern California RV Industry Show, once an industry staple, is returning to the Pomona Fairplex Oct. 25-29, according to Tom Gaither, spokesman for a group of investors behind the new venture billed as the 68th Annual Pomona RV Show. RV Business
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March 14, 2023
KOA Launches ‘Overhauled’ KOA Rewards Loyalty Program
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), a leader in outdoor hospitality, announces an overhaul of the long-running loyalty program, KOA Rewards. The revamped KOA Rewards simplifies campers’ point-earning and redemption process and allows them to use points for discounts when booking stays through KOA.com and the KOA app. RV Business
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March 13, 2023
PleasureLand RV to Acquire Brambillas RV
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based PleasureLand RV Center is acquiring Brambillas RV in Shakopee, Minnesota, which will become Pleasureland’s ninth location. The new location will continue to sell motor homes and offer a large selection of accessories, repair parts and complete service department. It will also offer a wide variety of RV vacation...
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March 13, 2023
Southern Sierra Has ‘Largest Snowpack in Recorded History’
According to data from the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR), the Southern Sierras have officially hit a recorded high, currently holding a snowpack 257 percent greater than the annual average by April 1. The Inertia
