Summer is in full swing in mountain communities focused on hiking, biking, paddling and outdoor concerts, with a handful of resorts still offering limited skiing and riding. Positive economic news in June spurred an uptick in summer bookings, according to DestiMetric’s most recent monthly Market Briefing.
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PickUp USA Basketball Gym Expands in Colorado
PickUp USA Fitness opened its latest club in the Denver market featuring multiple basketball courts and a full fitness room. Founded in California in 2012, PickUp USA is the largest basketball gym chain in the U.S.
VanMoof Explores Sale Under Court Protection
Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof reportedly applied to a local Dutch court and received an official suspension of payment provision to avoid bankruptcy proceedings while pursuing options to reduce debt, including a sale.
Fanatics to Enter Sports Collectibles Events Business
Fanatics has partnered with IMG, the sports, events and talent management company, to launch Fanatics Events, a platform that will recreate the Comic-Con experience for sports collectibles.
Amazon Sees ‘Biggest Ever’ Prime Day
U.S. online sales rose 6.1 percent to $12.7 billion during Amazon’s Prime Day two-day sales from July 11- 12, according to Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions at U.S. retail sites. Amazon called the first 24 hours of Prime Day the “single largest sales day in company history,” but did not disclose total sales.
Shimano Raises Bar With Flagship Lever Drag Reel Additions
Shimano North America Fishing announced the upcoming release of its Talica 12IIA and 16IIA saltwater lever drag reels for small two-speed lever drag performance for offshore anglers. Shimano will showcase the Talica 12IIA and 16IIA reels at the upcoming ICAST show in Orlando, FL, Booth #2144. “The Talica lineup represents the pinnacle of compact lever drag reels,” […]
Jacob Grey Firearms Adds Central U.S. Rep Agency
Jacob Grey Firearms hired Outdoor Outfitters Group as a manufacturer sales rep for the Central United States.
Deloitte: BTS Spending Expected to Decline as Inflation Takes its Toll
Deloitte’s 2023 back-to-school survey found that spending for K-12 students is expected to decrease 10 percent to $597 per student. Deloitte also found that after 18 months of inflation, higher prices weigh on K-12 families preparing for the upcoming school year.
Shimano Launches Fluorocarbon Line
Shimano North America Fishing will debut its Mastiff FC line at the ICAST show in Orlando, FL. “We are delighted to introduce the Mastiff fluorocarbon line, designed for serious bass anglers who demand nothing but the best,” said Bob Mahoney, freshwater product marketing manager of Shimano North America Fishing. “There was no better test of its […]
Outdoor Market Alliance Names New Board President
Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), Denver’s outdoor industry hub, named Steve Copeland as board president.
Target Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Target promoted Lisa Roath to chief marketing officer, overseeing core marketing functions, including creative, guest marketing strategy, retail brand experience, social media, paid media and marketing strategies, and operations.
Srixon Sports Europe Opens U.K. Headquarters; Makes Key Promotions
The European subsidiary of the Srixon group opened a U.K. headquarters about forty miles southwest of London and ten miles from its former office location.
Indiana’s Bart’s Water Sports Heads to Auction Block
Bart’s Water Sports, founded in 1972 and based in North Webster, IN, will be offered for sale at auction on September 5, 2023.
Camping World Opens Location in Oshkosh
Camping World Holdings, Inc. opened an RV dealership at 3855 S. Washburn Street in Oshkosh, WI.
Zumiez, Inc. Appoints Foot Locker, Inc. Vet to Board
Zumiez, Inc. appointed Guy M. Harkless to its Board of Directors to serve as an independent Class II director for a term expiring at the company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Harkless will also serve on Zumiez Audit Committee.
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