Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, April 5, 2019 thru Thursday, April 18, 2019
- Surfer Magazine Parent Sells National Enquirer 04/18/2019 boardistan.com - James Cohen, part of the family that founded Hudson News Distributors, is buying the U.S. and U.K versions of the gossip magazine from David Pecker’s American Media LLC. The $100 million deal...
- The Best Outdoor Gear Shops in the U.S. 04/18/2019 outsideonline.com - Whether with selection, expertise, or free beer, these are the brick-and-mortar stores doing it best according to Outside Magazine's survey.
- Outside Shares the Best Hike in Every U.S. State 04/17/2019 adventureblog.net - The editors and staff at the mag have put together a definitive list of the best hike in each of the 50 states, offering their picks for the top trails across the...
- The North Face Is Closing All 113 of Its Stores — but It’s Not What You Think 04/16/2019 footwearnews.com - The North Face is making a statement this Earth Day. On April 22, the outdoor standout will shut down all 113 of its stores in the United States and Canada, as well...
- REI Expands Cycling Trips In Adventure Travel Business 04/16/2019 sgbonline.com - REI is doubling the number of cycling adventures to more than 40 itineraries as part of its adventure travel business. REI will offer 19 cycling tours in North America that range in...
- The North Face is petitioning to make Earth Day a national holiday 04/16/2019 snewsnet.com - The North Face along with 15 other orgs around the world are petitioning to make Earth Day an officially recognized holiday to emphasize the importance of unplugging and disconnecting digitally. On April...
- Outdoor Foundation Invests $1.8 Million Into Four Thrive Outside Communities 04/15/2019 outdoorindustry.org - Outdoor Foundation announces its inaugural Thrive Outside Communities in Atlanta, Georgia; Grand Rapids, Michigan; San Diego, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thrive Outside Community Initiative awards grants to communities to create...
- North Pole Season Canceled for First Time 04/12/2019 gearjunkie.com - For the first time in 18 years, the North Pole will not see visitors due to a complex combination of political and natural obstacles.
- Patagonia Sues Anheuser-Busch for Trademark Infringement 04/11/2019 gearjunkie.com - In court filings, Patagonia alleges that Anheuser-Busch’s Patagonia beer represents a fraudulently obtained trademark that deliberately attempted to take advantage of the tremendous goodwill and the hard-earned reputation that Patagonia, Inc. has...
- Nepal to Remeasure the Height of Everest This Year 04/11/2019 adventureblog.net - Nepal is looking to put an end to the ongoing dispute over the exact height of Mt. Everest once and for all. This spring a team of surveyors will travel to the...
- REI Sees Record 2018 Financial Results 04/09/2019 REI reported sales reached a record $2.78 billion in 2018, growing 6% year-over-year. More than 1 million new members were added during the year, now totaling more than 18 million. REI invested $8.4 million...
- Rad Power Bikes sues rival e-bike company, claiming copyright infringement and false advertising 04/08/2019 bicycleretailer.com - The UCI has strict regulations regarding the electric motors on E-mountain bikes which must not exceed 250 watts. Pedaling assistance is only permitted to a maximum speed of 25kph.
- Mammut Sees Healthy Growth In 2018 04/08/2019 sgbonline.com - The Conzzeta Group, based in Switzerland, reported that its Outdoor segment (Mammut Sports Group) generated net revenue of CHF 253.4 million in 2018, up 10.9%, with double-digit growth in all three regions,...
- What’s Being Done to Save Wild Spaces from Instagram 04/05/2019 outsideonline.com - Land managers have been using Instagram geotag campaigns, new and improved signage and updated infrastructure to find innovative (and sometimes desperate) ways of adapting to and curbing the steady stream of tourists...
- Vail Resorts Closes On Australian Acquisition 04/05/2019 sgbonline.com - Vail Resorts Inc. announced that the company has closed on its acquisition of the ski field leases and related infrastructure at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Hotham Alpine Resort in Victoria, Australia...
