Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Tuesday, May 26, 2020 thru Monday, June 8, 2020
- Reebok ends partnership with CrossFit after CEO’s comment on George Floyd 06/08/2020 cbssports.com - In addition to Reebok ending its partnership, other CrossFit affiliates such as CrossFit Magnus, Petworth Fitness, Rogue and NoBull announced that they would also be ending their affiliations with the company. on...
- Wolverine seeing online sales surge in second quarter 06/08/2020 sgbonline.com - Wolverine World Wide Inc., in a business update, said owned e-commerce grew more than 90 percent in the first nine weeks of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, helping the company deliver...
- The pandemic is forcing ski towns to rethink tourism 06/08/2020 outsideonline.com - When once crowded mountain communities like Breckenridge, Colorado, saw visitors vanish this spring, locals scrambled to mitigate the economic damage and plot a return, while keeping their towns' character intact. on Outside.
- An adventure photographer shares what racism looks and feels like 06/08/2020 adventure-journal.com - Read this essay written by Tsalani Lassiter in Adventure Journal.
- Tokyo weighs scaled-back olympics, says governor 06/04/2020 barrons.com - Tokyo 2020 officials are looking at ways to scale back next year’s postponed Olympics, the city’s governor said Thursday, amid reports the opening ceremony could be streamlined and spectator numbers cut. on...
- This 73-year-old man fought off a grizzly attack in Eastern Idaho 06/03/2020 theinertia.com - Grizzly bears are beautiful beasts. But they’re also one of the more dangerous animals inhabiting the U.S. (ocean or land), killing on average about two people every year. Thankfully Gregory Godar didn’t...
- Canada Goose shares rise after earnings beat expectations 06/03/2020 marketwatch.com - Shares of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. rose 3.8% in Wednesday premarket trading after the outerwear company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations. Net income for the period ending March 29 totaled...
- Dick’s Online Growth Accelerates In Q1, In-Store Regaining Momentum 06/02/2020 sgbonline.com - Dick’s Sporting Goods joined most other retailers in reporting a steep loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic. Online growth, however, accelerated with a boost from curbside pickup, and...
- Camping Seen Getting Boost Post-COVID-19 06/01/2020 sgbonline.com - Findings from a special COVID-19 edition of the North American Camping Report compiled by Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in late April indicate that travel limitations and overall caution due to COVID-19 are...
- How to Stay Safe as National Parks Reopen 06/01/2020 outsideonline.com - Thirty-nine out of 62 park units have begun phased reopening. Several others never closed for the pandemic. Here's how to stay safe if you visit them.
- A directory of brands and retailers that have spoken out against racism 06/01/2020 gearpatrol.com - In light of recent events, including the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, Gear Patrol has put out a growing list of brands and retailers who have spoken out...
- Bikes have won big in pandemic equipment sales 06/01/2020 snewsnet.com - Gear sales have gone topsy-turvy since the crisis began, with some sectors up and others disastrously down. But through it all, bikes have soared. on SNEWS.
- Identical twins compared a vegan diet with meat-eating in 12 week experiment 06/01/2020 insider.com - The Turner twins have climbed a mountain and trekked to the most inaccessible points on every continent, all in the name of research, charitable causes, and exploration. For their latest adventure, brothers...
- Fitness trainers reimagine their business model during the pandemic 05/28/2020 courant.com - Most fitness professionals saw their businesses come to a lurching halt when the epidemic struck. Many have pivoted and created an even more successful business model. in New York Times.
- Why small businesses are starting to say ‘No Thanks’ to the government’s PPP loans 05/28/2020 footwearnews.com - The Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program — introduced in March as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, to provide loans to companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic — has been a boon...
- Why the height of Mount Everest may change soon 05/28/2020 outsideonline.com - A group of eight researchers from China just summited the mountain with the sole mission of getting the most accurate measurement to date of the world's tallest peak. on Outside.
- How to get sponsored in the outdoor industry 05/27/2020 adventureblog.net - Getting big sponsorship dollars to pursue your outdoor adventures is a dream for many people. In this video, you’ll get some suggestions and tips on how you might be able to...
- West Elm and REI collaborate on new products for all our summer staycations 05/27/2020 fastcompany.com - The two brands have joined forces on a collection designed to encourage you to spend more of the summer outdoors. Each brand brought its own expertise. REI focused on designing durable pieces...
- SFIA survey underscores industry’s struggles 05/26/2020 sgbonline.com - Over 70 percent of sports and fitness manufacturers and businesses reported a sales drop of over 25 percent for the month of April as most of the country’s stores were closed to...
