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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 22, 2024
Hidden gems, off-season trips highlights of 325.5 million national park visits in 2023
The National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. In addition to the continued growth in overall numbers, NPS data shows that visitation is increasing in the more traditional off-seasons at many...
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February 21, 2024
Camping World Selling More New Models but Lower ASPs Cut into Revenues
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis in a company release new vehicle same-store unit growth turned positive beginning in December 2023, and January and February to-date are trending up from mid-single-digit to low-double-digit growth. Revenue was $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 13.4 percent...
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February 21, 2024
KOA’s Monthly Report Highlights Surge in 2024 Travel Bookings
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s latest monthly report showed a significant uptick in travel bookings for the 2024 season, particularly among Gen Z campers. The report indicates the continuing trend of integrating road trips with camping, noting a 10% higher preference for road trips over traditional camping activities. This preference highlights a...
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February 21, 2024
This Is Your Endurance on Cannabis
As marijuana laws have been loosened in jurisdictions around the world, there’s been lots of discussion and debate about whether it’s a performance-enhancer. It is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster. Outside
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February 18, 2024
Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington, with one woman hospitalized
A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the hospital, officials said. The bikers were on a trail northeast of Fall City, located about 25 miles east of Seattle, when they were attacked around 12:50 p.m. local time,...
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February 15, 2024
YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Fourth quarter net sales increased 16%; Adjusted net sales increased 6%, net sales were highlighted by a 12% increase in Drinkware net sales and a 44% increase in International net sales; International...
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February 15, 2024
Type 2 Campers Launches New VW Camper Model
Type 2 Campers announced the launch of its Model T2.3 camper, which it says is the only RV that blends the nostalgic appeal of Volkswagen camper vans with the robust standards of automotive design. The launch of Type 2 Campers addresses the growing demand in the consumer camping market while...
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February 13, 2024
Climber Charles Barrett Found Guilty on Three Counts of Sexual Assault
A federal jury found Charles Barrett, an accomplished Northern California climber and a guidebook author, guilty of three charges of sexual assault. The verdict follows a weeklong trial held at the U.S. District Court in Sacramento. A 12-member jury composed of eight men and four women found Barrett, 39, guilty...
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February 12, 2024
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels
The arc to gender-neutral activewear has been long, but it’s an essential step in the movement to diversify the outdoor industry. Outdoor brands have slowly come around to a more inclusive picture by featuring more women, people of color, athletes with disabilities and those who wear extended sizes. Bakline made...
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February 12, 2024
After Years of Relying on Help From Salomon for Its Shoes, Arc’Teryx is Stepping Out on Its Own
Since introducing footwear in 2015, performance outdoor equipment company Arc’Teryx has relied on the insights and expertise of fellow Amer Sports brand Salomon. That is about to change. Starting with the spring 2024 season, Arc’teryx is now designing and creating its own footwear collection entirely in-house. FN
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February 9, 2024
Mount Everest: Climbers will need to bring poo back to base camp
People climbing Mount Everest will now have to clear up their own poo and bring it back to base camp to be disposed of, authorities have said. The municipality, which covers most of the Everest region, has introduced the new rule as part of wider measures being implemented. Due to...
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February 9, 2024
Prana Records 21% Revenue Drop in 2023
Active lifestyle brand Prana’s 2023 revenue dropped 21% to $113.6 million as parent company Columbia Sportswear works to find the formula that will return the brand to growth. Columbia acquired Prana in the summer of 2014 for $190 million in cash. At the time, Prana was expected to generate $100 million in...
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February 9, 2024
‘Monumental Shift’: New Policy to Test Underweight Climbers for Eating Disorders Ahead of Olympics
Before climbers can win a gold medal in this year’s Olympic Games, they must prove they’re not dangerously underweight. New rules announced Wednesday will require climbers to undergo additional testing before competing in any international climbing event, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) designed...
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February 7, 2024
Why Timberland Might Be on VF Corp.’s Chopping Block — and Who Might Pick It Up
VF Corporation on Tuesday announced that it would carry out a “strategic review” of its brand portfolio, following another disappointing quarter for the shoe and apparel company. Now insiders are speculating that Timberland could be a likely contender for divestiture. The company, which reported a sales decline of 16 percent to $3 billion...
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February 7, 2024
GoPro Q4 and 2023 revenues each decrease 8%
GoPro Inc. fourth-quarter revenue declined 8% year-over-year as did its 2023 revenue despite camera sell-through increases in the second half of the year. Quarterly revenue was $295 million, compared with $321 million year-over-year. For the year it was $1.0 billion, compared with $1.09 billion in 2022. Bicycle Retailer
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February 6, 2024
Sorel 2024 Revenue Expected to Fall Double Digits
Industry footwear brand Sorel, owned by Columbia Sportswear, is experiencing weak sell through this season, which is weighing on future wholesale orders, according to Columbia executives. The brand has been a growth story for Columbia in the past. The Daily Outdoor Retailer
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February 6, 2024
Train Fitness: Powering Your Workout With AI
Train Fitness is capitalizing on the importance of physical health. The company is addressing the $21.8 billion global virtual fitness market through AI-powered wearable fitness trackers. Using AI to analyze motion data from Apple Watches, Train Fitness can identify, track, and derive expert-level analysis of a user’s workouts, offering real-time coaching to...
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February 5, 2024
Columbia Sportswear Facing Layoffs and Cost Cuts
Columbia Sportswear is facing tough outdoor and wholesale challenges ahead. A lackluster fourth-quarter report resulted in layoffs, as well as an expectation for “erosion in profitability” in 2024. And the company’s challenges include cautious retail partners and greater competition from other brands. The company projected first-quarter net sales to be...
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February 5, 2024
Alterra Mountain Company to buy Arapahoe Basin in Colorado
Alterra Mountain Company has entered into an agreement to purchase Arapahoe Basin in Colorado. The ski resort is currently owned by Dream Unlimited Corp. A-Basin often boasts the longest ski season in Colorado, many times running through June and even July 4. The ski resort is located 68 miles from...
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February 5, 2024
RV sales ‘normalizing’ to pre-pandemic numbers following huge boom in sales
After a tremendous boom during the pandemic, RV sales are normalizing back to pre-COVID times, but that doesn't mean Americans aren't camping. According to Kampgrounds of America, around 57% of campers have already booked a trip for this year. The pandemic threw a lot of businesses under the bus but...
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February 1, 2024
Salomon Owner Amer Sports Raises $1.37 Billion in U.S. IPO
Amer Sports, Inc. raised $1.37 billion its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), a total that fell short of its projected $1.8 billion. The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Arc’Teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, sold 105 million ordinary shares for $13 each. The company previously anticipated offering 100 million ordinary...
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January 31, 2024
KOA Launches AI Chatbot for Traveler Experience
The new KOA AI Chatbot is designed to meet and exceed the rapidly evolving expectations of today’s campers and travelers, it said. According to the company’s June KOA Monthly Report, 32% of campers report already using AI for trip planning, with an additional 22% planning to utilize it in the...
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January 31, 2024
Yeti Acquires Backpack Brand Mystery Ranch
Outdoor products company Yeti announced Wednesday that it has acquired growing pack brand Mystery Ranch. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Daily will update this story with more information from the companies as this develops. Mystery Ranch will continue to operate out of Bozeman and will work with...
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January 30, 2024
Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Exercise
If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a...