Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Wednesday, April 22, 2020 thru Tuesday, May 5, 2020
- For national parks, it’s more complicated than just open or closed 05/04/2020 snewsnet.com - National parks will likely resume operations in coming weeks, but there's more to consider than merely opening the gates. on SNEWS.
- Gold’s Gym files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid coronavirus closings 05/04/2020 usatoday.com - Gold's Gym filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the company's business. The bankruptcy is intended to help the company shed leases. Gold’s Gym will...
- Event cancellations plague Emerald’s Q1 performance 05/04/2020 sgbonline.com - Because of numerous event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerald Holding Inc.—the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows—reported revenue for the first quarter declined 27.4 percent to...
- Fitbit data shows we’re sleeping better during the COVID-19 lockdown 05/04/2020 fastcompany.com - Americans don’t typically sleep well. One large survey showed that people get a full, uninterrupted night of sleep on only about one out of four nights. During this anxious time, you might...
- Active Interest Media launches Gear 360 e-commerce platform 04/29/2020 snewsnet.com - Media company, Active Interest Media, is launching a new program designed to help brands boost e-commerce across multiple channels. Called Gear 360, this content-driven program leverages the power of media reviews and...
- American Pacific Group acquires SaltStick 04/29/2020 privateequitywire.co - American Pacific Group, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in partnership with Joe Falsetti of Dana Holdings, has acquired SaltStick, an electrolyte replenishment supplement with a strong following among endurance athletes for...
- Peloton sets record for most people streaming a single live class with 23,000 riders 04/27/2020 mashable.com - The record-breaking class was led by Robin Arzón, Peloton's vice president and head instructor, who broadcasted the 30-minute Pop Ride right from her ... living room. It also beat the company's previous record...
- REI sets another sales record in 2019 04/27/2020 sgbonline.com - REI Co-op reported 2019 sales grew 12.3 percent year-over-year to reach a record of $3.1 billion, but net income of $21 million marked a 55.3 percent decrease from $47.1 million the previous...
- Trump plans to reopen U.S. national parks, details to come 04/22/2020 reuters.com - The Trump administration’s plans to reopen the country’s national parks and other public lands in line with coronavirus guidelines, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, with more details to be announced...
- The North Face’s new “Remade” line turns upcycled products into collector’s items 04/22/2020 snewsnet.com - In honor of Earth Day, the brand has released a new collection of products that prove circular design can be truly beautiful. Check out the new looks at SNEWS.
- First Ski Resort Reopens in U.S. After Coronavirus Closures 04/22/2020 gearjunkie.com - Located in San Bernardino, CA, Mt. Baldy is a tiny ski resort with fewer than 30 runs and 400 skiable acres. The decision to reopen yesterday came after several counties in California...
- Under Armour lays off more than 300 at Tennessee distribution center 04/22/2020 sgbonline.com - The one-million-square-foot facility had employed 524 workers. In 2014, the Tennessee State Funding Board approved $6.75 million in state funds for Under Armour to build the Mt. Juliet facility. At the time, Under...
