Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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October 15, 2025
Halfdays Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding
Outdoor apparel brand Halfdays has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Kellwood Company, with support from Dick’s Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, reported Business of Fashion. SHOPeatSURF
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October 14, 2025
BASE Jumping, Climbing Without Permits Rampant in Yosemite Amid Government Shutdown
The shutdown of the federal government in the United States has led to a string of activities at Yosemite National Park, including illegal BASE jumping, campers squatting at camp sites, and people hiking Half Dome without a permit, according to multiple reports and footage shared to social media. The current shutdown...
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October 9, 2025
Hydro Flask and Osprey Parent Cites Myriad of Issues for Faltering Beverageware Sales
Helen of Troy Limited reported that its Home & Outdoor segment, which includes the Hydro Flask, Osprey Packs and Oxo brands, incurred a double-digit decline in revenues for the fiscal second quarter ended August 31. SGB MEDIA
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October 9, 2025
OIA: Outdoor Holiday Sales Expected to Expand 3 Percent
Outdoor holiday sales are projected to grow 3 percent in 2025, driven by early shopping patterns and the resilience of higher-income consumers, as reported in the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) 2025 Outdoor Holiday Report. SGB Media
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October 8, 2025
Moab to Open 200 Miles of Trails to E-Bikes in 2026
Moab is one of the most popular mountain bike destinations in the United States. Infamous ls like the Whole Enchilada bring visitors from all over the world to the tiny corner of southeastern Utah. Beginning in March of 2026, Moab will become even more popular. Starting next year, the area will open...
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October 8, 2025
Outdoor Retail Is Undergoing Its Own Boom and Bust Cycle
The outdoor retail sector is undergoing a much-needed reset. Changing consumer needs, especially among the younger demographic cohorts, have shifted how companies need to think about participation in outdoor sports activities. And tariffs and trade issues are impacting how specialty chains need to operate to stay relevant and maintain profitability. The shift is global and...
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October 7, 2025
EXEC: REI to Shutter Three Northeast Stores
REI Co-op has confirmed plans to close its store in Paramus, NJ, in the first quarter of 2026, as well as stores in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City and the city of Boston, in late 2026. REI SoHo and REI Boston are two of the 11 REI stores...
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October 6, 2025
Salary for New Vail Resorts CEO Revealed, Utah Billionaire Responds
On September 29, Vail Resorts, the current owners of Park City Mountain, shared a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission report detailing the compensation package of its new CEO, Rob Katz. According to the report, Katz is earning a $1 million annual base salary and is eligible for a $1 million annual bonus. He’s also...
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October 2, 2025
National Parks Amid Shutdown: Half of Staff Furloughed
The nation’s parks were once again caught in the middle as the federal government shut down at midnight on Wednesday. A newly released contingency plan from the National Park Service outlines how millions of visitors will be affected by the shutdown, from shuttered facilities and limited staffing to significant financial losses for nearby communities....
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October 2, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction
Outdoor Retailer announced the show will be in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug. 19 to 21, 2026, and industry stakeholders will now lead the planning of the event. Dubbed the Leadership Village, athlete and Summit Scholarship founder Sunny Stroeer, who moderated several discussions at Industry Day at OR last year, and industry veteran and...

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