Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 30, 2023
Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends
Julia Day of Circana (formerly NPD Group) discusses outdoor sales trends, why now is the time for innovation, and top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market. The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear brands are rising to the top of key categories over traditional...
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March 23, 2023
How Brands Can Activate at Outdoor Consumer Festival OAX
Anyone can set up a booth and hand out swag. Capturing an attendee’s attention and getting them to engage with, and even purchase a product is another matter altogether. Ahead of the Outdoor Adventure X event June 17-18 in Huntsville, Utah, The Daily spoke with three companies with experience activating...
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March 21, 2023
New OIA President Wants Industry to Stop Playing Defense
The Outdoor Industry Association announced today Kent Ebersole is the organization's new president. In an interview with The Daily, Ebersole discussed his vision for the future, which includes taking a proactive stance on environmental challenges. When Kent Ebersole points out the Outdoor Industry Association’s efforts to improve sustainability and lessen...
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March 20, 2023
Rack Attack Announces the Acquisition of Two New Stores in Calgary
Rack Attack, a leading retailer of car racks, bike racks, rooftop tents, overlanding, and other outdoor gear, has announced the acquisition of two new stores in Calgary, previously owned by Racks Unlimited. After the acquisitions, Rack Attack has a total of 38 stores in North America, further solidifying its position...
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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
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 9, 2023
YETI Recalls More Than 2 Million Soft Coolers, Backpack Coolers Due to Choking Hazard
YETI Holdings Inc. issued a recall covering the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler, and the SideKick Dry Gear case. The announcement follows a “stop sale” order issued by the company on Feb. 9, 2023, for the same range of products. Gear...
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March 9, 2023
How Patagonia Provisions is building out its product portfolio with its first-ever acquisition
This week, Patagonia’s food and beverage division announced the acquisition of cracker brand Moonshot. This acquisition is Patagonia’s first in two decades, and helps expand Patagonia Provisions’ growing CPG line – which includes tinned fish and seafood. Modern Retail
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March 6, 2023
ABG Reportedly Close To $1.3B Deal for Parent of Quiksilver, Billabong
The company is close to a deal with Boardriders — the parent company of Billabong, Quiksilver, and Roxy — for $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. The three brands are known for their surf gear, but also offer skiing and snowboarding apparel and equipment. FOS
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March 5, 2023
Vail Resorts closing 19 retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village and Telluride
The closures, which will happen once the ski season ends, are tied to the company’s decision to not renew store leases for another season, SSI Venture informed the Colorado Department of Labor in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter dated Feb. 27. The Denver Post
