Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 thru Monday, June 1, 2020
- 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...
- How the pandemic splintered the Appalachian Trail 05/25/2020 nytimes.com - The coronavirus scuttled plans and forced officials to ask people to get out of the woods. Of the thousands who hoped to hike the trail this year, only a few hundred remain....
- Masks have become a viable new category for outdoor brands 05/25/2020 snewsnet.com - As consumer demand rises for comfortable face masks, outdoor companies are pioneering new products. on SNEWS.
- Gyms reopen with new coronavirus rules in Hong Kong 05/20/2020 Bloomberg QuickTake - As gyms around the world begin to reopen after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented Covid-19 safety measures. Check out this video of a gym in Hong Kong.
- ‘Not a mask in sight’: thousands flock to Yellowstone as park reopens 05/20/2020 theguardian.com - On Monday, thousands of visitors from across the country descended on Yellowstone national park, which opened for the first time since its closure in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check out...
- COVID won’t stop camping, massive survey finds 05/19/2020 gearjunkie.com - Thor Industries — one of the world’s largest RV manufacturers and owner of numerous brands including Airstream — found nearly everyone with a camper still plans to get out this year. And...
