Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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August 31, 2022
Clif Bloks Energy Chews Contain Less Caffeine Per Cube Than Advertised, Class Action Says
A proposed class action contends that each cube of Clif Bloks Energy Chews contains less caffeine than advertised. The 28-page suit says that although product labels lead buyers to believe that each Clif Bloks cube will contain 25mg or 50mg of caffeine, depending on the flavor, the energy chews actually...
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August 30, 2022
Yosemite Big Wall Climbing Access Will Change in 2023
Yet another new permit system is on its way to the international hub of rock climbing. On August 26, the National Park Service (NPS) announced it would soon transition from its current Wilderness Climbing Permit Pilot Program in Yosemite National Park to a long-term solution to manage the ever-growing crowds...
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August 29, 2022
RVWA Seeks Member Applications to Join Board of Directors
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is currently seeking members to join its Board of Directors. The Board is the governing body of the RV Women’s Alliance and the directors set the strategic direction of the organization. There are currently two Board seats available, and applications are being accepted through Sept....
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August 25, 2022
REI Workers At Berkeley Store Vote To Unionize In Another Win For Labor
REI employees in Berkeley, California, have formed the outdoor retailer’s second union, extending a winning streak for organized labor at largely non-union companies. Workers at the Berkeley store voted 56 to 38 in favor of joining the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union in a mail-in election this month,...
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August 24, 2022
California to Ban All New Gas Car Sales
On Thursday, California might enact a rule that experts said would constitute one of the world’s most important climate change policies. The sweeping plan would prohibit the sale of all new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. Issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the measure will require...
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August 23, 2022
Ford to Cut 3,000 White-Collar Jobs in EV Reorganization
Ford Motor Co. announced on August 22 that it would cut 3,000 jobs, most of them in the United States. The cuts are meant to reduce costs as the company reorganizes around electric vehicles. Ford will let go of 2,000 salaried workers and 1,000 agency employees in the US, Canada...
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August 23, 2022
Vail Resorts Will Limit Daily Lift-Ticket Sales This Winter to Cut Down on Crowds
Vail Resorts dropped opening dates on Tuesday at all of its North American ski areas, plus a little surprise: Daily lift ticket sales will be capped for the 2022-23 season in an effort to cut down on crowding on the mountains. The move comes a year after the international ski...
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August 19, 2022
Movement Introduces New CEO
Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the Nation’s largest community of climbing gyms, proudly introduces its new chief executive officer. Jeremy Levitt, a respected leader in the outdoor industry, will enhance the thriving company culture and continue to grow the business through creating best-in-class climbing, yoga, and fitness experiences. cbj
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August 16, 2022
Noticed More Running Gear in REI Lately? You’re Not Imagining It.
The retailer is expanding aggressively into the running market, with an eye for attracting new customers. Outside
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August 5, 2022
Johnson Outdoors’ Q3 Hampered By Rising Input Costs And Supply Chain Disruption
Johnson Outdoors reported a sharp decline in earnings in its fiscal third quarter ended July 1 due to supply chain challenges, especially within its fishing segment, as well as rising raw materials costs tied to supply chain dynamics. Sales in the quarter declined 4.6 percent to $203.8 million. Sales were...
