Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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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
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January 5, 2021
Garmin Acquires Provider Of Emergency Monitoring And Response Services
Garmin International and Garmin Services announced the acquisition of all the assets of GEOS Worldwide Limited and its subsidiaries, which operates the International Emergency Response Coordination Center, the nerve center for SOS rescue efforts. SGB Media
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January 5, 2021
Most Fitness-Friendly Places for 2021
To locate the most fitness-friendly places for 2021, Smart Asset compared 301 metropolitan areas across the following metrics: percentage of residents who walk or bike to work, fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments, the percentage of restaurants that are fast-food establishments and the average wage of...
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January 4, 2021
Safety issues mount as skiers hit backcountry in pandemic
Skiers and snowboarders flocked to the backcountry almost immediately after resorts across the country shut down last spring because of the coronavirus. Associated Press
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January 4, 2021
How Arc’teryx parkas and Salomon hiking boots became high fashion
Urban guys are wearing technical outdoor gear from brands like Patagonia, And Wander and the North Face. They look like they could summit Everest—but they’re probably just running to Starbucks. WSJ [paywall]
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January 4, 2021
Every day that the National Parks are free in 2021
There's no better way to celebrate these holidays than by exploring our public lands. Outside
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December 28, 2020
Echelon Fitness Raises $65 Million
The financing is led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners. Echelon produces over 30 live classes daily and offers a library of nearly 5,000 on-demand, led by its team of trainers. SGB Media
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December 24, 2020
The Ski Company That Wants to Sell Fewer Skis
Season Equipment, the ski and snowboard company skier Eric Pollard and snowboarder Austin Smith, together with industry vets from Armada, K2, and Line, are launching and selling skis and boards which will change the footprint and life span of products - to break the cycle of buying new gear every...
