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February 7, 2024
Why Timberland Might Be on VF Corp.’s Chopping Block — and Who Might Pick It Up
VF Corporation on Tuesday announced that it would carry out a “strategic review” of its brand portfolio, following another disappointing quarter for the shoe and apparel company. Now insiders are speculating that Timberland could be a likely contender for divestiture. The company, which reported a sales decline of 16 percent to $3 billion...
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November 2, 2023
CABDA Opens Registration for Three Q1 Trade Shows
Chicago, IL – November 2, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Organizers of the CABDA Expo announced this week that attendee registration is now open for all three of its highly anticipated 2024 trade shows. As the cycling industry continues to evolve, CABDA remains at the forefront, providing invaluable opportunities for networking,...
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August 22, 2023
Dick’s Lays Off 250 Workers, Cites Theft for Q2 Profit Drop
After a second quarter where profitability fell short, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a business optimization program that involved laying off 250 employees at the corporate level, as first reported by Bloomberg Business. Dick’s said that the business optimization plan is intended to better align its talent, organization design, and spending....
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June 21, 2023
One California Ski Resort Is Projected to Lose 70 Percent of Its Snowpack by 2100
While it seems unlikely news after the winter that California’s ski resorts just enjoyed, a new study reports that some of the state’s ski areas are poised to see a massive amount of its snowpack disappear over the next several decades. The study came out of UC San Diego’s Scripps...
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June 5, 2023
Authentic Brands purchases intellectual property of Hunter
Brand management company Authentic Brands Group (Authentic Brands) has acquired the intellectual property of global outdoor lifestyle brand Hunter. Hunter offers footwear, outerwear, bags and accessories. The companies have not disclosed the financial terms of the transaction, but WWD expects the deal to be worth $125m. The acquisition aligns with...
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April 3, 2023
Hipcamp, REI Co-op and GearJunkie launch outdoor summer camping #SaveASpot sweepstakes
April 3, 2023, Denver, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Hipcamp, REI Co-op and GearJunkie today announced their #SaveASpot sweepstakes collaboration to kick off the camping season. The sweepstakes will award a grand prize of a fully outfitted trip to a top Hipcamp destination, and gear prizes for 25 additional winners (five chosen...
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December 15, 2022
Christy Sports Continues Expansion in Big Sky, Montana With Acquisition of Grizzly Outfitters
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2022 - Christy Sports, the premier winter & outdoor specialty retail and rental operator helping people #stepoutside, today announces the acquisition of Grizzly Outfitters, a specialty outdoor retail and rental operator located at 11 Lone Peak Drive, Suite 101 Big Sky, MT 59716. The acquisition closed...
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November 9, 2022
Wolverine Stock Slides as Company Misses Revenue and Profit Targets in Q3
Total revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was $691.4 million, which represents growth of 8.6% versus the prior year. Net earnings were $38.8 million, down 0.8% from the same time last year. By brand, Merrell's revenue was $198.6 million in the quarter, up 33.6% compared to the same period...
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August 17, 2022
XTERRA Germany Elite Preview
August 17, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - XTERRA returns to Zittau, Germany for the 20th time with an action-packed weekend of Short Track and full distance off-road triathlon racing this Friday and Saturday, August 19-20. As the name suggests, Friday’s XTERRA Short Track race is a fast, multi-lap, made-for-TV event combining...
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December 7, 2021
Wash. KOA Sold for $10.3M, to Become Warehouse
South Dakota-based Recreational Adventures Co., which owned and operated the KOA, sold the 8.1 acres in April to Lift Partners, of San Francisco, for $10.3 million, according to King County property records. Lift Partners is a full-service real estate investment company focused on industrial and office opportunities along the West...