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February 23, 2023
Yeti Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss On Massive Recall Charges
Yeti reported a loss in the fourth quarter as it absorbed $128.9 million in write-offs related to the recall of several magnet-lined products. Sales were up 1 percent in the fourth quarter but would have risen 10 percent, excluding the recalled products. Yeti also warned that 2023 profitability and sales...
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February 21, 2023
DICK’S Agrees to Acquire Moosejaw From Walmart
Moosejaw’s tenure as a Walmart holding will soon come to an end, its soon-to-be owner announced today. DICK’S Sporting Goods agreed to acquire the Michigan-based company from Walmart. With the acquisition, the mainstream sports-focused DICK’S figures to expand its outdoor sports portfolio, which currently focuses on its 2021-launched Public Lands...
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February 21, 2023
The Dyrt Announces the 10 hardest-to-book campgrounds in the country
There are different reasons for the popularity of these places, but a common thread is natural beauty. Whether it’s taking in the panoramic views from high altitudes in the Rocky Mountains or relaxing lakeside in Tennessee, campers flock to these locations year after year. And oftentimes there will be wildlife...
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February 20, 2023
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for various health conditions in the coming years. The list included such common ills as pneumonia, stroke, diabetes complications and severe urinary tract infections. US News
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February 20, 2023
First Camp acquires Denmark’s CampOne
First Camp, which already owns nine different campsite destinations in Denmark, will be adding four of CampOne’s sites to its network, which between them bring a combined annual turnover of US$4.5 million. The remaining fifth CampOne destination in Assens Strand will remain under the ownership of Per and Gitte Blaabjerg...
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February 17, 2023
RV storage space growing in Surprise
National Indoor RV Centers is erecting a new, state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot-facility in Surprise that’s dedicated to safely and securely storing RVs. The building, which is expected to be completed in June, will have capacity for 260 motorhomes and is located across the street from NIRVC’s RV Lifestyle Center at 11280 N....
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February 17, 2023
A Skier Filmed Himself Being Swept Away by an Avalanche
A new scary avalanche video entered the oeuvre this week—luckily nobody died—and it provides one of the clearest viewpoints of what it’s like to be caught in one. The footage belongs Owen Leeper, a big-mountain skier from Jackson, Wyoming, who was skiing in the backcountry near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on...
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February 17, 2023
RV Country Buys Out Camper’s Choice RV
RV Country has acquired Camper’s Choice RV, based in Sequim, Washington. This will be RV Country’s 13th location covering five states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and California. RV Country now has six stores in Washington. RV Pro
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February 17, 2023
Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank. Olympia Sports filed for bankruptcy last September to liquidate its remaining 35 stores....
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February 17, 2023
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
You can find route photos for any sport featured in the Routes section of the app, including running, trail running, walking, hikes, rides, mountain bike rides, and gravel rides. According to Strava, the platform has roughly 2.3 million photos from 200 million user-uploaded public activities in the past year to...
