Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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March 2, 2022
Rock Spot Expands Its Northeast Footprint in Recent Acquisition
Rock Spot Climbing, a longstanding Northeast climbing gym chain, recently announced its acquisition of Prime Climb in nearby Wallingford, Connecticut. Previously managing five gyms between Rhode Island and Massachusetts―the first of which, Rock Spot Lincoln, has been operating since 1998 (formerly as RI Rock Gym of Pawtucket)―the Rock Spot gym...
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March 1, 2022
New training seeks to prevent sexual harassment in the outdoor industry
On March 4, Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center—a Utah-based violence and sexual-assault shelter—will partner with Futures Without Violence in a virtual training seminar - Seekhaven - that will give attendees a toolkit to effectively respond to gender-based violence and harassment in outdoor-industry work settings. Some of the topics discussed...
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March 1, 2022
More National Parks are Requiring Time Entry Passes
RVers and camping enthusiasts who plan to visit some of the nation’s most popular national parks this summer may need to reserve more than their campsites. Campers who do not already have a reservation for a campsite or rental accommodation will need to reserve a “timed-entry” pass through recreation.gov simply to drive...
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March 1, 2022
OneWater Announces Acquisition of YakGear, Inc.
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, T-H Marine, has acquired YakGear, Inc. (“YakGear”), an industry-leading supplier of kayak equipment, paddle sports accessories, and boat mounting accessories based in Houston, Texas. Along with its extensive line of marine accessories, YakGear has exclusive distribution...
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February 25, 2022
Inside The Call: BOA, Marucci Pace Compass Diversified’s Q4 Growth, 5.11 Postpones IPO
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) said sales in the fourth quarter grew 55 percent at BOA and surged 71 percent at Marucci Sports while declining 5 percent at its Velocity Outdoor subsidiary. 5.11’s sales grew 4 percent, but the big news was that the tactical gear maker postponed its IPO. SGB...
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February 25, 2022
The 30 Best National Parks in the World
The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust and plan the next adventure. From Costa Rica to Croatia, Outside uncovered the very best.
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February 23, 2022
Wolverine Delivers Revenue Growth of Nearly 25% in Q4 as Merrell, Saucony Hit 2021 Sales Records
Wolverine Worldwide reported strong fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results as the footwear conglomerate faced supply chain challenges head on. The company – which owns Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Keds and more – saw revenues of $635.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, up 24.7% versus the prior year. As...
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February 22, 2022
Will Climate Change Make Skiing Even More Expensive and Exclusive?
Ski areas are increasingly reliant on extensive snowmaking operations to keep their slopes open as the planet warms. A few degrees of warming can mean more days of rain instead of snow and shorter seasons. That reduces the operators’ revenue and raises their costs. Adventure Journal
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February 16, 2022
Despite flat fitness sales, Garmin has record-setting revenue growth
Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products. Revenue for the quarter increased 3% to $1.39 billion compared with $1.35 billion at the same time last year. For 2021, revenue was up 19% year-over-year, rising from $4.1...
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February 16, 2022
NPD Report Shows Americans are Back on the Slopes
A well-documented increase in backcountry-related activities was recorded during last snow season, as consumers looked for ways to get their alpine fix while social distancing. However, resorts are less restricted this year, and Americans are returning to the slopes. It’s showing in sales numbers, according to The NPD Group. Inside Outdoor

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