Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the outdoor sports and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor industry business news.
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October 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Boulder, Colorado, USA — October 9, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The BSP brands join POM’s existing...
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October 8, 2020
Sales of camping, hiking guides rise as Americans take to the outdoors
American travelers aren’t taking the pandemic sitting down - they are showing an increased interest in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor getaways. But outdoor escapes need another basic: the travel guidebook and camping guide -thus causing sales to spike. Read more on The Washington Post.
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October 8, 2020
What’s Driving Skyrocketing Demand for Boat, RV Loans?
Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, making dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles unable to keep up. Read more on RV Business.
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October 8, 2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers to Meet Online Demand During the Holidays
Dick’s Sporting Goods will employ the seasonal associates as part of its third annual “National Signing Day” on Oct. 14. They will provide extra staffing to their stores and distribution centers across the country, as well as its contactless services, like curbside pickup and ship-from-store orders. Read more on Footwear...
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October 8, 2020
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Announces a Ton of New Benefits For Teton Gravity Research Premium Members
Jackson, Wyo. (October 8, 2020) - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled additional benefits for all Teton Gravity Research TV Premium Members, including the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on premium brands Mammut and J Skis, as well as a...
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October 8, 2020
Hydro Flask Regains Momentum In Q2
Hydro Flask returned to growth in the second quarter ended August 31 as more people return to the outdoors. Overall, sales in Helen of Troy’s Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3% in the quarter to $167.9 million. Operating income in the Housewares segment increased 27.2% to...
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October 8, 2020
Benchmade Knife Company names Jon deAsis as CEO and President
Oregon City, OR (Oct 8, 2020) Benchmade is proud to announce that current President, Jon deAsis, will be ascending to the role of President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis, who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis. Jon deAsis takes on...
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October 8, 2020
Port Side Productions Introduces the Backcountry Marketing Podcast
Bellingham, WA – Oct. 8, 2020 –Port Side Productions is thrilled to present the Backcountry Marketing Podcast. The Backcountry Marketing Podcast dives deep with leaders of the outdoor industry to discuss the gritty details of their marketing, branding work, personal challenges, and latest adventures. In each episode, host and producer...
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October 6, 2020
Emerald Holding Launches Stock Buyback Plan
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock. The repurchases will be on the open market at prevailing market prices, and will continue...
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October 5, 2020
Cold weather next challenge for fitness industry.
A chunk of the fitness industry has sustained itself amidst COVID-19 two ways: virtual workouts and outdoor offerings. The latter will become difficult — if not impossible — in much of the nation as fall stretches into winter. What's the plan? Read more on Front Office Sports.