Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 19, 2026
Solo Brands Sales Tumble 35 Percent in Q4, Fall 30 Percent for the Year
Solo Brands, Inc. reported that sales tumbled 34.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 30.4 percent in the year due to steep declines in the flagship Solo Stove line. John Larson, president and CEO, told analysts he’s hopeful that a healthy reception to new fire pits and accessories will bring...
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March 19, 2026
A Ban on PCT Hikers Touching the Mexican Border Wall Has Been Lifted
Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now be able to access the U.S. southern border in California. Traditionally, touching the border has been a part — either the beginning or the end — of a hiker’s monumental, 2,600-mile trek between Mexico and Canada. However, last month, the Department of the Interior, via...
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March 18, 2026
Two More Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Season Closure Amid March Heatwave
California’s current heatwave is an exceptional one. Winter technically hasn’t even ended (March 22, 2026) and Lake Tahoe, which saw more than eight feet of snow from a single storm just a month ago, is seeing temps near 70 degrees Fahrenheit now. As you can imagine, much of that snow is...
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March 17, 2026
New Bill Will Help Grand Canyon National Park Reopen After Historic Wildfire
The North Rim Restoration Act will allow Grand Canyon National Park to clear up red tape and speed up its recovery from last year's historically destructive Dragon Bravo Fire. The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most iconic natural landscapes, but it’s been struggling as of late. In 2025, its largest-ever...
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March 13, 2026
OR and Surf Expo Parent Emerald Sees Q4 Boost From Acquisitions
Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other trade shows, saw sales expand 24.3 percent largely due to the acquisitions of Generis, This is Beyond and Insurtech Insights. Organic revenues were up 0.3 percent. Emerald posted a net loss in the...
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March 13, 2026
The Trump Tariff Refund Process Just Got a Lot More Complex
Just when the market thought that the Trump Tariff story couldn’t get any more interesting, the White House, and any company that paid higher tariffs under the President’s Tariff Tiff last year, could face even bigger problems. This new twist is happening as companies seek refunds for the higher tariffs...
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March 11, 2026
REI to Reduce Pay for New Hires, Shrinks Certain Benefits for All Employees
REI Co-op plans to reduce its pay rates for future employees and scale back benefits for current employees to shore up profitability. Union organizers issued statements claiming the moves come as REI had declared an impass on negotations on a collective bargaining agreement. In an internal memo sent out by REI...
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March 9, 2026
Outdoors Boom No More? Industry Now Lags Behind US Economy Overall
The outdoor recreation industry contributed $696.7 billion to U.S. GDP in 2024 (unadjusted for inflation), marking a 2.7% growth from 2023 but lagging slightly behind the overall U.S. economy's 2.8% expansion. This slowdown ends the post-pandemic surge, with travel and tourism driving nearly half the output at $315 billion, while...
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March 6, 2026
The Trump Administration Took Down National Park Signs. Now 17 Senators Want Answers.
More than a dozen U.S. senators are calling on the Department of the Interior (DOI) to explain why the Trump administration ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to remove multiple historical signs across American national park sites. On February 24, 17 senators sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior,...
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March 6, 2026
Historic Snow Drought Impacts Black Diamond Q4 Sales
Clarus Corporation, the owner of Black Diamond, Rhino Rack, and other brands, reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results Thursday, detailing several market challenges within its Outdoor and Adventure segment. The company also highlighted some bright spots as the company continues to transform the Black Diamond brand. The Outdoor segment, driven by Black Diamond, recorded a Q4 revenue decline...
