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May 13, 2021
‘Big Wall Bev’ Changed the Calculus of Women’s Climbing in Yosemite
In 1969, Beverly Johnson left school in the last semester of her geology studies for a more hands-on education in California granite, culminating with her historic first female solo of El Capitan in 1978. Johnson spent ten days on Yosemite’s iconic 3,000-foot monolith, just one highlight in her extraordinary life...
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May 13, 2021
YETI Sales Explode With 42% Growth And 260% Increase In Net Profits
YETI reported a net sales increase of 42% for the first-quarter (Q1) of 2021 bringing total revenue to $248 million, compared to $174 million during the same period last year. Net profit increased from $8.5 million in Q1 2020 to $30.5 million this year. The stellar results represent the highest...
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May 12, 2021
Merrell, Saucony Lead the Way for Wolverine Even as Overall Sales Fall Short of Expectations
For the three months ended April 3, revenues rose 16.3% to $510.7 million, compared with analysts’ expectations of $511.8 million. By brand, sales at Merrell improved nearly 25%, while Saucony surged close to 60%. Footwear News
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May 12, 2021
Camping World Announces Acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore in South Carolina
The new SuperCenter will transition to the Gander RV and Outdoors brand and include a wide range of new and used RVs from top manufacturers in addition to a full assortment of RV and outdoor products and accessories. The facility will also showcase watersports, marine, fishing and boating products and...
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May 12, 2021
Lazydays Holdings to Acquire B. Young RV
Lazydays Holdings has announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire BYRV Inc. and BYRV Washington Inc., collectively “B. Young RV”. B. Young RV has two dealerships located in Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. RV-PRO
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May 11, 2021
Outdoor Retailer Will Require Masks at Summer Denver Show — and No Hugs or Handshakes
Organizers revealed the health and safety plan for the upcoming event, which will take place from Aug. 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In the plan — which will include precautions beyond what has been mandated by government and local authorities — Outdoor Retailer stated it will require...
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May 11, 2021
Camping World to Launch Exclusive Thomasville Recreation Brand of RV and Camping Furniture
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans to launch the Thomasville Recreation Furniture brand of RV and camping furniture. The Thomasville Recreation furniture will be exclusive in the U.S. and provide the latest designer trends and innovations as consumers continue to...
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May 11, 2021
Record RV Sales Spur Demand For New, Rehabbed RV Parks
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds estimates more than 53,000 new RV sites will be constructed across the nation in 2021. The Sunshine State has recently seen the addition of 19 new RV resorts, along with more than 20 park expansions. That has brought to a total of...
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May 11, 2021
Jimmy Chin’s Plan to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive
The North Face’s new Explore Fund Council, led by Jimmy Chin and Lena Waithe, has big plans—and a big budget—to make the outdoors more inclusive. Outside
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May 11, 2021
Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. Outside
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May 11, 2021
AAA: Over 37 Million Expected to Travel this Memorial Day
AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 60% from last year when only 23...
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May 10, 2021
TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science
TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced that its partner company, Nuun (the “Company”), an innovative hydration supplement brand, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Nestlé Health Science. Businesswire
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May 10, 2021
Jellystone Opening Utah Park, 4th New Park This Year
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts has signed its first Utah franchise agreement, according to officials at Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), which franchises more than 75 Jellystone Parks across North America. Scott Nielson, founder of Nielson RV, one of the nation’s top-performing RV dealerships, is bringing the family camping and entertainment brand...
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May 10, 2021
Brokerages Expect Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWH) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $2.00 Billion
Equities research analysts expect Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWH) to report $2.00 billion in sales for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Five analysts have made estimates for Camping World's earnings. The highest sales estimate is $2.03 billion and the lowest is $1.95 billion. Camping World reported sales...
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May 9, 2021
Brazilian Olympic Committee transports 20 tonnes of sports equipment and PPE to Tokyo
The Brazilian Olympic Committee has now sent the last of 20 containers of sports equipment and COVID-19 protection materials to Japan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games' scheduled opening on July 23. Transported were 68,000 disposable masks, 12,500 disposable shoe covers, 400 alcohol sprays and 250 aprons, among other products....
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May 9, 2021
Grand Canyon Hike Organizer Violated Covid-19 Restrictions, Officials Say
Prosecutors said at least 150 people showed up, astounding rangers and overwhelming visitors who struggled to steer clear of the hikers, many of whom were not wearing masks or social distancing. New York Times
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May 9, 2021
April Breaks Another Record for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s April 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 51,813 units – the most for any April on record and a more than 9 percent increase over the previous record set in April 2018. RV-PRO
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May 8, 2021
A German auto supplier has created a $360,000 off-road RV meant to look like a ‘Scandinavian boutique hotel’
Germany-based Darc Mono has unveiled its eponymous expedition vehicle inspired by yachts, private jets, and Scandinavian boutique hotels. Business Insider
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May 8, 2021
New RV magazine ignores older RVers
After decades of publication, the two most popular American RV magazines, Trailer Life and Motorhome, were discontinued last year. Subscribers received a new, replacement periodical titled RV. The new magazine, from Camping World and CEO Marcus Lemonis, is pretty — lots of photos and a snappy layout. But the content is aimed squarely at...
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May 7, 2021
Authentic Brands Group and SPARC to Acquire Eddie Bauer
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, a marketing and entertainment company, and SPARC Group, LLC, a retail enterprise, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Eddie Bauer, the iconic American outdoor brand, from PSEB Group. ABG will own Eddie Bauer’s intellectual property and the brand’s core operating business will become a part of...
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May 7, 2021
Johnson Outdoors’ Quarterly Sales Climb 26 Percent
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported earnings rose 36.3 percent in the second quarter ended April 2 on a 26 percent sales gain. Total company net sales in the second quarter surged 26 percent year over year to $206.2 million, versus $163.1 million in the prior year’s fiscal quarter due to Fishing,...
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May 6, 2021
GoPro’s First-Quarter Sales Surge 71 Percent
Revenue for Q1 2021 was $204 million, compared to $119 million in Q1 2020. GoPro.com generated $82 million in revenue in Q1 2021, or 40% of total revenue and up 224% year-over-year. SGB Media
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May 6, 2021
IOC and Pfizer strike vaccine deal for Tokyo 2020 athletes
The British Olympic Association has been handed a boost in its bid to vaccinate all its athletes and support staff prior to the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in less than 12 weeks’ time. Under a deal struck between the International Olympic Committee and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, vaccines...
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May 6, 2021
Over 6,000 BC camping reservations cancelled since travel ban announced
More than 6,000 camping reservations in British Columbia are now cancelled following the province’s travel ban. The Ministry of Environment says over 6,000 camping reservations from April 19 until the end of the order on May 25 have been cancelled. Approximately 22,000 reservations were made as of April 19, meaning...
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May 6, 2021
Sequoia tree found still smoldering from 2020 wildfire in Sequoia National Park
Crews in California say they found a giant sequoia tree that appeared to be still smoldering from a wildfire in Sequoia National Park last year. National Parks Traveler