Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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February 3, 2023
REI, union agree to hold election after Cleveland employees walk out
According to the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), employees returned to work at 1:30 p.m. The agreement came after employees walked out at 9:45 a.m., demanding the right to vote in a free and fair National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election and for the company to stop what...
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February 2, 2023
Vista Outdoor Board Pushes CEO Metz To Resign
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced that Chris Metz has agreed to resign as CEO and director at the request of the Vista Outdoor Board “based on the Board’s loss of confidence in his leadership for reasons not involving financial reporting or internal controls.” Gary McArthur, a member of Vista’s Board of Directors member, has...
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February 1, 2023
REI Trims 8% of Headquarters Staff
REI Co-op laid off about 8% of its headquarters staff in a move President and CEO Eric Artz said addresses “increasing uncertainty.” The cuts total 167 employees, which make up less than 1% of the overall company headcount. The Daily Outdoor Retailer
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January 27, 2023
Climbing Collective Acquires Inner Peaks
Climbing Collective is excited to welcome Inner Peaks to its group of regional climbing gym brands. Inner Peaks is the leading operator of indoor climbing facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, and joins Philadelphia Rock Gym in the Climbing Collective family. With this acquisition, Climbing Collective will have seven gyms in operation,...
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January 27, 2023
Deckers Says Walmart Copied Ugg, Hoka and Teva Designs in New Lawsuit
Deckers filed a lawsuit against Walmart on Wednesday, claiming the retailer infringed on designs for its Ugg, Hoka and Teva brands According to the suit, filed in a California court, Walmart is selling lookalikes of Deckers’ Ugg Classic Ultra Mini, the Ugg Oh Yeah slide, the Hoka Ora Recovery slide,...
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January 24, 2023
Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities
Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge
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January 23, 2023
Coleman, Marmot Parent Cutting 13 Percent Of Corporate Headcount
Newell Brands will lay off 13 percent of its corporate workforce in a major restructuring move. Newell is also consolidating its five operating segments into three operating segments. Jim Pisani continues as CEO of the Outdoor & Recreation segment. The restructuring and savings initiative, Project Phoenix, aims to strengthen the...
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January 19, 2023
The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union
As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner
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January 18, 2023
Vail Resorts Sees Early Season North American Skier Visits Up 12.5 Percent
The reported ski season metrics are for the company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including the results of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain in both periods and excluded the results of the Australian ski areas and Andermatt-Sedrun in both periods. SGB Media
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January 9, 2023
The Range of Light National Monument Would Link Yosemite and Sequoia–Kings Canyon National Parks
Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition. Outside Online
