Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Tuesday, June 9, 2020 thru Monday, June 22, 2020
- Why the PCT’s most iconic trail angels are retiring 06/22/2020 outsideonline.com - Thru-hiker traffic on this western trail is growing faster than the volunteer community's ability to handle it. on Outside.
- ‘Into the Wild’ bus removed from Denali National Park 06/22/2020 gearjunkie.com - Read about its history and removal on GearJunkie.
- Outdoor companies pull Facebook ads in protest 06/22/2020 snewsnet.com - REI, Patagonia, The North Face, and others have committed to halting ad spends on the platform to protest the tech giant's tolerance of hate speech. on SNEWS.
- Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’ 06/21/2020 yahoo.com - The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man...
- U.S. Skier Visits Down 14 Percent for 2019/20 Season But Still Rank In Top Five 06/18/2020 sgbonline.com - Skier visit numbers to U.S. ski destinations totaled 51.1 million for the 2019/20 ski season, down almost 14 percent over the 2018/19 season according to a report from The National Ski Areas...
- Parks Visitors Are Choosing Limited Access Over Freedom to Roam During Pandemic 06/18/2020 adventure-journal.com - A survey reveals that outdoor recreationists not only say they want stricter enforcement of rules to keep people safe but that they welcome new guidelines and even limits to their freedoms so...
- Contemplating trade shows? Emerald releases preparedness, prevention and response plan 06/18/2020 sgbonline.com - Emerald Holding, Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced its commitment to providing an elevated standard of health and safety protocols in preparation for the anticipated...
- Salary snapshots 06/17/2020 snewsnet.com - Four outdoor industry professionals discuss how they feel about the amount they're paid. on SNEWS.
- How a California gym is using plastic pods for workouts during coronavirus 06/17/2020 cnn.com - As states across the country allow restaurants, shops and gyms to reopen, questions around safety remain. Experts are especially worried about gyms. Check out the creative way this gym is making it...
- Sporting goods sales surge 88% 06/17/2020 insideoutdoor.com - Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to reopen, although things remained well below spending levels seen during the same period a...
- Camping only accounted for 2.3 percent of national parks visitor spending in 2019 06/17/2020 sgbonline.com - The U.S. Interior Dept. released its annual National Park Service Visitor Spending Effects Report for 2019 and found that over 327.5 million park visitors spent nearly $21.0 billion in local gateway regions...
- Bike market skyrockets, with sales up 75% in April 06/16/2020 bicycleretailer.com - U.S. cycling sales through all retail channels grew 75% in April to a total of about $1 billion in retail sales for the month, according to The NPD Group. NPD said April...
- Former Wigwam CEO sues sock maker for breach of contract after sudden termination in April 06/16/2020 sheboyganpress.com - The former CEO of Wigwam Mills, Inc. is suing the company for failing to follow the termination procedures outlined in his contract after he said he was fired without cause in April. The lawsuit comes...
- Fitbit introduces ready for work solution to help employers manage workplace health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic 06/16/2020 fitbit.com - Fitbit’s Ready for Work solution gives employees access to key health metrics from their Fitbit device along with exposure, symptom and temperature logging, all within an easy-to-use Daily Check-In feature that provides...
- Spartan Race holds first mass participation event since COVID-19 began 06/15/2020 obstacleracingmedia.com - Spartan Race put on its first obstacle race since early March on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Spartan, had cancelled 22 events to date, losing millions during the 2020 pandemic. A smaller event with their Trail...
- 24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing “devastating” coronavirus hit 06/15/2020 cbsnews.com - 24 Hour Fitness has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the second national gym chain to go under since the coronavirus pandemic erupted across the U.S (Gold's Gym filed for bankruptcy last month). The bankruptcy comes one day...
- Lululemon earnings miss despite online surge but CEO upbeat on new normal 06/11/2020 investors.com - Lululemon earnings tumbled to 22 cents a share with revenue down 17% to $652 million. E-commerce revenue jumped 68% to $352 million. Digital sales accounted for 54% of total revenue. on IBD.
- Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario is stepping down 06/11/2020 fastcompany.com - She joined the company in 2008 and leaves a legacy of a financially strong company that has become the exemplar for social and environmental activism. on Fast Company.
- A single session of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood 06/11/2020 nytimes.com - The extensive molecular changes that occur during and after working out underscore how consequential activity is for our bodies and health. in New York Times.
- Under Armour makes a mask for athletes to use when working out 06/11/2020 footwearnews.com - Designed with three layers, the UA Sportsmask, which is a reusable and water-resistant performance face mask, was made with breathability in mind. The mask was also designed to reduce the spread of respiratory...
- Emerald Holding, Inc. to receive $400 million convertible preferred stock infusion led by Onex 06/10/2020 shop-eat-surf.com - Onex Corporation announced an agreement with Emerald Holding, Inc. a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the U.S., on a $400 million convertible participating preferred equity investment led by Onex Partners...
- CrossFit CEO steps down after release of controversial Zoom call 06/10/2020 sfgate.com - Greg Glassman stepped down as CEO of CrossFit shortly after a report said the founder of the fitness company made several controversial statements during a private Zoom call with gym owners. Glassman's statements...
- Outdoor Retailer announces June virtual event 06/09/2020 insideoutdoor.com - A virtual, three-day business, networking and educational event, it will include live programming that will run from July 21-23, 2020, and online tools will be available to registered exhibitors and attendees throughout...
- 24 Hour Fitness starts to reopen, but S&P downgrades debt rating and potential bankruptcy looms 06/09/2020 forbes.com - Gym giant 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide has nearly four million members for its 440 clubs in 14 states, but the coronavirus has been a crippling blow for the chain since it announced...
