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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January 15, 2021
Vail Resorts Sees 17 Percent Drop In Season-To-Date Skier Visits
Vail Resorts reported season-to-date total skier visits were down 16.6%, season-to-date total lift ticket revenue was down 20.9%, ski school revenue was down 52.6%, dining revenue was down 66.2%, retail/rental revenue for North American resort, and ski area store locations was down 39.2% - all compared to the prior year...
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January 13, 2021
Surfline Hires Marketing Executive from Apple
Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind ocean forecasting powerhouse Surfline, announced the appointment of Kim Centeno head of marketing. Centeno joins Surfline from Apple, where she most recently led marketing for high profile subscription services, including Apple Arcade. Shop Eat Surf
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January 12, 2021
Brand Machine Group acquires American Heritage Outdoor brand Penfield
Penfield will globally launch wholesale AW21 menswear and womenswear collections in January 2021, featuring functional outdoor styles. Brand Machine Group has brought in Tom Duncan from Lyle and Scott as Brand Director.
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January 11, 2021
Vermont Ski Patrollers to Receive First Wave of COVID Vaccine
Each state in the U.S. has its own plan for doling out the COVID-19 vaccine, those at the top of the list include obvious professionals like healthcare workers and emergency responders. But in Vermont, that first wave of vaccines will also go to ski patrollers. GearJunkie
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January 11, 2021
How to Land your Dream Outdoor Job
Ever dreamed of working as a photographer, wildland firefighter, or gear designer? Six pros tell you what it takes to get their careers. Backpacker
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January 7, 2021
Inside The Call: Hydro Flask Growth Impacted By Soft Back-To-School Season
Sales of Hydro Flask were “challenged” by a soft back-to-school selling season in the third quarter ended Nov. 30, as most U.S. students were learning remotely outside the classroom. Hydro Flask in the quarter also faced “strong comparisons” against significant domestic distribution gains in the prior-year period, especially in the...
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January 6, 2021
Emerald Acquires Company Behind Elastic Suite
Emerald, the parent company of Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer announced that it has acquired PlumRiver, the company behind Elastic Suite, a digital B2B platform for a total purchase price at closing $34 million, including $30 million in cash and the rest in stock. Shop Eat Surf
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January 6, 2021
RV Retailer Announces Acquisition of 14 Stores in 5 States
RV Retailer, launched in early 2018 by a group of veteran automotive retail executives, is expected to close its latest dealership acquisitions in February and, in the process, affirm its position as the nation’s No. 2 dealer in terms of stores with 52 outlets in 15 states. RV Business
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January 6, 2021
You Can Get a PCT Permit This Year After All
The Pacific Crest Trail Association and US Forest Service finally announced they will issue permits for thru-hiking the PCT this year, in the same numbers as last year after some debate about whether the permits would, or should be issued, in the wake of the pandemic. Adventure Journal
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January 6, 2021
Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints John Culver, Leader of International Growth at Starbucks Corp., to Its Board of Directors
Culver will serve as a director and member of its Compensation Committee effective January 5, 2021. businesswire
