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October 4, 2023
Hydro Flask, Osprey Parent Sees Flattish Outdoor Segment Sales In Fiscal Q2
Helen of Troy reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey eased 0.2 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, to $240.0 million. Organic sales were off 0.5 percent primarily due to a brick-and-mortar sales decline in the insulated beverage category, lower...
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October 3, 2023
GoCamp Launches New Technology
GoCamp introduced new technology for camper van rentals, capitalizing on the continued growth of the outdoor adventure sector. GoCamp’s unique approach to camper van rentals provides customers with a curated, high-quality fleet of vans and Class B RVs that can be accessed through an online peer-to-peer marketplace. RV Pro
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October 3, 2023
Camping World’s CEO Joins Overstock’s Board
Overstock.com Inc. appointed Marcus Lemonis, currently chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Camping World, as its newest independent director, effective October 2, 2023. Lemonis is also known as the host of CNBC’s The Profit where he helps small businesses improve their operations. Lemonis also helps homeowners improve the value...
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October 2, 2023
SEC Charges Newell Brands, Former CEO with Misleading Investors
Newell Brands has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $12.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after the SEC charged the company and former CEO Michael Polk with misleading investors about sales performance. The Daily Outdoor Retail
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October 2, 2023
Grizzly Kills Couple, Dog in Banff National Park
A grizzly has killed a husband and wife in a remote corner of Canada’s Banff National Park. The two were experienced backpackers, a family friend told the media. The couple’s dog also died in the attack. The incident occurred Friday evening around 8 p.m. in the Red Deer River Valley....
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October 2, 2023
Buyer For Salt Life Approaches Delta Apparel
The parent of Salt Life, Delta Apparel Inc., said Monday it received an offer to buy its ocean-inspired brand. The company said details on the unsolicited offer will not be disclosed unless its board accepts a deal or has completed a full review of its options. Baird is serving as...
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September 29, 2023
Monitor Your Airstream in Your Vehicle Through Apple CarPlay
Owners of Airstream’s iconic trailers will soon be able to monitor the trailer’s systems right on their vehicle’s infotainment screen through Apple CarPlay, the company announced Thursday. The Airstream Smart Control app can soon connect to the tow vehicle through Apple CarPlay. This development aims to provide owners of Airstream...
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September 28, 2023
RV shipments keep slipping in August
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported this week that 28,071 recreational vehicles were shipped from manufacturers last month (August 2023), a decrease of 16.9% from the 33,783 units shipped in August, 2022. Year to date, RV shipments are down 45.0% with 213,421 units.
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September 28, 2023
Vail Resorts Posts Strong FY Mountain Revenue Growth as Skier Visits Grow 12 Percent
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported total fiscal 2023 net revenue increased 14.4 percent to $2.89 billion for the period ended July 31. SGB
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September 27, 2023
New RVIA Board Members Have Been Chosen
Voting for the 2024 RV Industry Association board of directors election closed on Monday, and the final results are in. Nine candidates were vying for three open seats, and the winners will begin serving their three-year terms on Jan. 1. RV Pro