Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Wednesday, November 27, 2019 thru Tuesday, December 10, 2019
- Russia banned from Olympics, world champs for 4 years; athletes could compete as neutrals 12/09/2019 nbcsports.com - Russia is banned from the next two Olympics and other major sports events for four years, though its athletes could still compete without representing the country if cleared by anti-doping authorities. Russia’s hosting...
- A “big” new trade show is launching in summer 2020 12/09/2019 snewsnet.com - Come summer 2020, the outdoor industry will have yet another trade show to choose from. The Big Gear Show, a concept by longtime retailers Sutton Bacon and Darren Bush, the team behind...
- The 2019 Outsiders of the Year 12/09/2019 outsideonline.com - The list compiled from Outside Magazine honors the athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year.
- Camping business drives Johnson Outdoors in Q4 12/09/2019 sgbonline.com - For the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 27, the company reported sales of $104 million, up 14.1 percent and ahead of Wall Street’s estimates by $9.8 million. And for the fiscal year,...
- Yakima Acquires Road Shower 12/05/2019 sgbonline.com - Yakima, a maker of recreational cargo management solutions and outdoor specialty products, announced it has completed an asset acquisition of Road Shower, the on-vehicle outdoor recreation water transport system. Yakima will take...
- Life Time buys Crusher in the Tushar a year after acquiring Dirty Kanza 12/05/2019 velonews.com - Life Time has acquired the Crusher in the Tushar, adding another marquee gravel race to its growing portfolio of off-road endurance cycling races. The news was announced by Crusher in the Tushar...
- Tokyo struggles to find 14,000 hotel rooms in time For 2020 Olympics 12/05/2019 thetravel.com - The latest news from the Tokyo is that organizers are panicking over the lack of hotel space for visitors, when planners discovered that they'll be short at least 14,000 suites for the big event.
- Video: The first woman to climb Everest without oxygen shares her controversial story 12/05/2019 adventureblog.net - Back in 1988, Lydia Bradey became the first woman to climb Everest without using supplemental oxygen. She also immediately became the subject of ridicule and doubt. Many questioned her claims and every...
- Spartan Race Acquires La Ruta Mountain Bike Race 12/05/2019 obstacleracingmedia.com - Spartan Race announced they have acquired La Ruta De Los Conquistadores Mountain Bike Race, which calls itself the Toughest Mountain Bike Race On The Planet. It is a 3 day race that covers...
- GoPro HERO8 Black Sets Record Over Black Friday / Cyber Monday 12/04/2019 shop-eat-surf.com - - GoPro, Inc. announced a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period. The Company reported year-over-year sell-through growth of 30% based on data from its U.S. retail partners and 20% based...
- Rent the Runway expands to include ski and athleisure apparel categories 12/04/2019 goodmorningamerica.com - The company announced new apparel options that will initially include 20 brand partnerships such as Lululemon, Champion, Fila, Aztech Mountain and Spyder. on GMA.
- Christy Sports Finds New Equity Partner 12/02/2019 sgbonline.com - Christy Sports, LLC announced that it has received a significant strategic investment from TZP Capital Partners III, L.P. TZP, a private equity firm based in New York City, acquired Norwest Equity Partners’...
- How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? – 2020 Edition 12/01/2019 alanarnette.com - Guess how much it will cost to climb Mt. Everest in 2020.
- Exercising 3 hours a week may lower your depression risk 11/30/2019 todayonline.com - Those who walk, dance, run, ease into a downward dog, or glide and churn on ellipticals at least a few times a week are much less likely to develop clinical depression than...
- “Where’s Your Bib?” – Dozens of Bandits Pulled From Miami Turkey Trot 11/29/2019 marathoninvestigation.com - Frankie Ruiz is the South Florida’s Chief Running Officer South for Life Time Fitness. He is also the co-creator and Race Director for The Miami Marathon. He also does not tolerate bandits...
- How to Determine Whether It’s Safe to Travel Somewhere 11/28/2019 outsideonline.com - Heed this expert advice before you cancel a flight or abandon a dream destination.
