Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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February 29, 2024
Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Net Loss for Q4 and Full Year
Emerald Holding, Inc., parent of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported fourth-quarter 2023 revenues were $101.5 million, an increase of 8.4 percent versus the fourth quarter 2022, said to be driven primarily by organic revenue growth of $5.2 million as well as $1.7 million in revenue from...
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February 26, 2024
The Indoor Climbing Industry Is Booming, but the Transition Has Changed the Sport
At the end of 2023, a total of 785 climbing gyms were open in the United States, compared to 353 gyms in 2014. That’s a 122 percent increase in less than a decade. The industry accumulates over $30 billion in revenue yearly, according to the Climbing Wall Association—rivaling the general fitness, health, and...
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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 22, 2024
Hidden gems, off-season trips highlights of 325.5 million national park visits in 2023
The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. In addition to the continued growth in overall numbers, NPS data shows that visitation is increasing in the more traditional off-seasons at many...
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February 21, 2024
Camping World Selling More New Models but Lower ASPs Cut into Revenues
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis in a company release new vehicle same-store unit growth turned positive beginning in December 2023, and January and February to-date are trending up from mid-single-digit to low-double-digit growth. Revenue was $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 13.4 percent...
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February 21, 2024
KOA’s Monthly Report Highlights Surge in 2024 Travel Bookings
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s latest monthly report showed a significant uptick in travel bookings for the 2024 season, particularly among Gen Z campers. The report indicates the continuing trend of integrating road trips with camping, noting a 10% higher preference for road trips over traditional camping activities. This preference highlights a...
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February 15, 2024
YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Fourth quarter net sales increased 16%; Adjusted net sales increased 6%, net sales were highlighted by a 12% increase in Drinkware net sales and a 44% increase in International net sales; International...
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February 9, 2024
Prana Records 21% Revenue Drop in 2023
Active lifestyle brand Prana’s 2023 revenue dropped 21% to $113.6 million as parent company Columbia Sportswear works to find the formula that will return the brand to growth. Columbia acquired Prana in the summer of 2014 for $190 million in cash. At the time, Prana was expected to generate $100 million in...
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February 7, 2024
GoPro Q4 and 2023 revenues each decrease 8%
GoPro Inc. fourth-quarter revenue declined 8% year-over-year as did its 2023 revenue despite camera sell-through increases in the second half of the year. Quarterly revenue was $295 million, compared with $321 million year-over-year. For the year it was $1.0 billion, compared with $1.09 billion in 2022. Bicycle Retailer
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February 6, 2024
Sorel 2024 Revenue Expected to Fall Double Digits
Industry footwear brand Sorel, owned by Columbia Sportswear, is experiencing weak sell through this season, which is weighing on future wholesale orders, according to Columbia executives. The brand has been a growth story for Columbia in the past. The Daily Outdoor Retailer
