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August 4, 2021
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of B. Young RV
On Aug. 3, Lazydays Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of BYRV, Inc. and BYRV Washington, Inc. B. Young RV is a premier RV dealer with two locations strategically located in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. B. Young RV has a significant presence in the attractive Pacific Northwest market offering a...
August 4, 2021
Lippert Acquiring Furrion
With headquarters in Hong Kong, China, and Elkhart, Ind., Furrion is a premier supplier of appliance, appliance accessories, and audio-visual products since entering the RV industry, and is best known for innovating new appliance products and introducing state-of-the-art camera technology. Lippert’s plan is to use its existing relationships to expand...
August 4, 2021
Togo Group Continues Growth with Campendium Acquisition
Campendium, which will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand, is a crowd-sourced and editorially-curated web and mobile application that allows users to search, preview, and provide feedback on more than 32,000 public and private camping locations across the continental US, Canada and Baja Mexico. RV Business
August 4, 2021
Outdoor Brands, Hiking Org Partner to Sponsor Women ‘Over 50 Outside’
Oboz, Osprey, and Outdoor Research have teamed up with the 52 Hike Challenge series to launch a sponsorship program aimed at getting an “older” demographic outside. The Over 50 Outside program will kick off by sponsoring 150 women over the age of 50 who are passionate about the outdoors. GearJunkie
August 4, 2021
Froggs Toggs Acquires Insights Outdoors
The acquisition of the hunting and fishing gear company enhances the Froggs Toggs’ existing product lines by expanding its current offerings to add hunting and fishing bags and packs, which Insights Outdoors are known for. SGB Media
August 4, 2021
OrthoLite® CEO Glenn Barrett Named 2021 Recipient of Two Ten Footwear Foundation A.A. Bloom Memorial Award
AMHERST, Mass. (August 4, 2021) – Two Ten Footwear Foundation announces OrthoLite® founder and CEO Glenn Barrett will be the 2021 recipient of its prestigious A.A. Bloom Memorial Award for his tireless commitment and longstanding dedication to the footwear industry. The award was announced during the national organization’s Annual Gala...
August 4, 2021
Visionary Sponsorship: Hyperice Partners with Blind Athletes
Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 4, 2021) The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) announced today that Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has officially signed a two-year sponsorship deal as the Official Recovery Technology Partner of USA...
August 4, 2021
New Funding Enables Kitzuma Cycling Logistics to Continue Rapid Growth
Asheville, North Carolina (August 4, 2021) — Less than a year ago Kitzuma Cycling Logistics disrupted the bike industry with their ready-to-ride, door-to-door, bike-shipping service; now eight months in, with 15 major bike brands as clients, they’ve just successfully closed their first round of funding. They’ll use this fresh influx...
August 4, 2021
Kora Expands its Yak Wool Midweight Outdoor Collection
August 4, 2021 - Kora (https://koraoutdoor.com), the pioneer in using yak wool for performance apparel, today announces the expansion of its Yardang Collection, to now include a new midweight (240gsm) Quarter-Zip Jersey, Hat, and Neck Gaiter. Kora has also introduced new colours Copper Orange and Lake Blue to this collection....
August 4, 2021
UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits
Seattle, WA - August 4, 2021 - UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to embrace more sustainable practices and materials, they will debut their all-new...
August 3, 2021
Van conversion businesses can’t keep up with ‘van life’ demand
The once-tiny cottage industry of van conversion companies has found itself in the center of a distinctively pandemic-era dilemma: ravenous demand and monthslong backorders on virtually all supplies. CTV News
August 3, 2021
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance due to Continued Demand
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Revenue was a record $2.062 billion, an increase of $455.1 million, or 28.3%. Gross profit was a record $759.8 million, an increase of $271.2 million. Net income was a record $246.1 million, an...
August 3, 2021
Majority of Campgrounds and RV Parks Report Fall Bookings Up Over 20%
A recent survey of 2,100 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide performed by CampgroundViews.com found that 39% of locations report a 20-49% increase in advanced bookings for late summer and early fall. An additional 23% of locations report an increase of more than 50%. The results of the survey confirm that...
August 3, 2021
Cummins Announces $6.1B in Revenue in Q2 2021 Results
Cummins Inc. reported results for the second quarter of 2021, highlighted by revenues of $6.1 billion having increased 59% from the same quarter in 2020. Sales in North America increased 74% while international revenues increased 42% compared to the same quarter in 2020, impacted significantly by the pandemic. Currency positively...
August 3, 2021
Camping World Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Program by $125 Million
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company’s stock repurchase program originally approved on October 30, 2020 for an additional $125.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, resulting in approximately $156,808,000 remaining available for such repurchases. Businesswire
August 3, 2021
Sport climbing debuts at the Olympics and it’s impressive as hell
. Athletes competing in bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing hit the walls at men's qualification events on Day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Speed climbing sees two climbers scale identical routes up 15-metre-high wall angled at 95 degrees with safety ropes. Whoever...
August 3, 2021
Controversy Continues to Surround 12-Year Old Climber on Broad Peak
A few weeks back Adventureblog shared the story of 12-year old Selena Khawaja who climbed Broad Peak, an 8051 meters (26,414 foot) mountain found along the border of Pakistan and China. Selena’s age brought a lot of attention to her story, sparking debate as to whether or not it was...
August 3, 2021
Wolverine Acquires Sweaty Betty for $410 Million as It Looks to Expand Digital and Reach More Women
Wolverine World Wide is furthering its goal to expand its digital presence with the acquisition of fitness lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty. The move represents Wolverine’s commitment to e-commerce, which also gives Wolverine a stake in the competitive women’s activewear category. FN
August 3, 2021
How outdoor sales reps are reinventing their businesses
As sales reps return to in-person work, bespoke, private showrooms have become the new norm. People want to be able to see and feel the product, things buyers just can’t do virtually or through a catalog, so sales reps are drumming up ways to virtually present their products for a...
August 3, 2021
New Holland Brewing Wins Spirits Business Award for Beer Barrel Bourbon
Holland, MI (August 3, 2021) -- New Holland Brewing, the Michigan based top-50 craft brewery, is honored to receive a Masters Medal from The Spirits Business in the American Whisky Masters Competition for their Beer Barrel Bourbon. Launched in 2008, the prestigious Global Spirits Masters rates and rewards excellence in...
August 3, 2021
BUFF® Launches Digital Series “Anglers Driving Change”
SANTA ROSA, California (Aug. 3, 2021) - Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, today announced the launch of a video series with Flylords, a digital media agency focused on fly fishing. “Anglers Driving Change” profiles three people, their...
August 3, 2021
Ionic+™ Antimicrobial Treatment to Feature Exclusively in Flylow Gear Apparel
SCRANTON, PA. (August 3, 2021) — Noble Biomaterials, creator of advanced antimicrobial systems, announces today that the Ionic+™ fabric treatment is now the sole antimicrobial for Flylow Gear, the independent, homegrown and mountain-raised creators of outerwear and apparel. Ionic+ is uniquely positioned in the marketplace with antimicrobial treatments in both...
August 3, 2021
The New Standard in High-Performance Headlamps: The Fenix HP25R V2.0
When it comes to high performance hands-free lighting solutions, Fenix has consistently created some of the very best, most reliable headlamps on the market. With the release of the HP25R V2.0, Fenix continues on their twenty year legacy of excellence. This upgraded headlamp takes notes from its predecessor by offering...
August 3, 2021
Headsweats Names Jim Heese as Chief Executive Officer
BOULDER, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance headwear, today announces the hiring of industry veteran, Jim Heese, as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Heese will provide strategic development and guidance to sales and marketing initiatives including factory production, product development, brand positioning and more....
August 3, 2021
The Highly Anticipated Fenix HM50R V2.0 is Finally Here
Fenix Lighting U.S. has announced the release of the eagerly awaited Fenix HM50R V2.0. This small-but-mighty headlamp offers all the convenience and capability of the best-selling original headlamp with a list of great new features. The light can be detached from its headband to create a handy right-angle flashlight with...
