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July 28, 2023
Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 21 Percent In Q2
Newell Brands, the parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, generated net sales of $333 million, down 22.0 percent compared with $427 million in the prior year period. The decline reflects a core sales decline of 20.9 percent, as well as the impact of...
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July 28, 2023
Clif Bar Continues to Improve Profitability Under New Owner
Mondelez International said its recently-acquired Clif Bar business continued to improve profitability in the second quarter with the help of higher prices amid “robust” sales growth and as Clif Bar recently overhauled its management team, including the exit of CEO Sally Grimes. At the close of February, Alexandre Zigliara was...
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July 26, 2023
Vista Outdoor’s Earnings Decline on 14 Percent Revenue Slide
Vista Outdoor, Inc. reported earnings declined 54 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended June 25. Sales dropped 14 percent with sales down 26 percent in the Sporting Products segment and 8 percent in the Outdoor Products segment. SGB
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July 26, 2023
Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity
Kaya first opened its digital doors in 2019, offering climbers a novel way to navigate climbing gyms and find specific routes. There was also a social element from the very beginning, with the option to log and share “sends” and start virtual discussions with friends. The company now boasts more...
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July 26, 2023
How Geartrade Uses AI to Cut Costs, Reduce Employee Burnout
Geartrade, the online resale platform for used gear and apparel, is leveraging artificial intelligence not to replace its workforce, but to make its employees’ lives easier, according to company executives. In January, Geartrade launched an AI system that was constructed with data from more than a million pieces of used...
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July 26, 2023
KOA’s New Partnerships Expand Pet Care for Campers
Two new pet-focused partners will work with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) to offer remote veterinary care options for campers who travel with their pets, the companies announced today. JustAnswer Pets and Pet Premium are services available to any camper who uses the KOA partnership marketplace. RV Pro
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July 25, 2023
Three people found dead at Colorado campsite were sisters, 14-year-old boy who planned to “live off the grid”
Two sisters and a 14-year-old boy were identified as the three campers whose bodies were found badly decomposed at a remote campsite in Gunnison County. Christine Vance, 41, Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca’s son were all Colorado Springs residents, Gunnison County Coroner Michael Barnes told The Colorado Sun on Tuesday....
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July 25, 2023
RV industry steers through post-pandemic US slump
The U.S. economy may ultimately skirt a recession, but it's felt like one for months at Jon Ferrando's 103 RV dealerships. Retail sales of recreational vehicles are on track to be the lowest since 2015, said Ferrando, CEO and president of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Blue Compass RV, which operates in...
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July 25, 2023
RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,095 units, a decrease of 46.4% compared to the 44,942 units shipped in June 2022. Halfway through 2023, RV shipments are down 49.2% with 164,830 units. RV Pro
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July 25, 2023
Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Class C Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach announced changes to its model year 2024 lineup of Class C motorhomes, including the Chateau, Four Winds, Echelon, and Quantum models. The Chateau and Four Winds Class Cs boast of new exterior graphicsh; they built on a Ford E-series and Chevy chassis; keyless entry is offered; and...