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Category: Outdoor
Interbike Considering Earlier Show
Interbike, owned by Emerald Expositions, is exploring a move to mid-to-late June or mid-to-late July from mid-September. It’s also considering leaving Las Vegas.
Johnson Outdoors Stung By Weakness In Outdoor and Diving
The maker of tents, fishing kayaks and diving gear had a rougher than usual finish its fiscal year.
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole Partners With Stio
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole will offer “Teton-Tested Ski Kits” for guests.
American Sportfishing’s Mixed Response To Water Infrastructure Bill
By a 78-21 vote, the Senate passed the “Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN),” which had been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier last week.
Pertex Restructures Sub Brands
Steve Laycock, Pertex brand director said, “This new structure will allow us to better communicate the specific features and benefits of each of our fabrics with consumers.”
The Fear Of Returning To Snow
Winter Park’s mental skills coach, Stephanie Zavilla, explains how to banish psychological demons and recover with confidence this ski season.
Johnson Outdoors Posts Quarterly Loss
Sales slumped 12.4 percent due to a shift in orders due to a planned product-line technology restage in Marine Electronics, and a $4 million plus decline in non-core military tent sales in Outdoor Gear.
Crocs Appoints Drew Barrymore And John Cena As Ambassadors
Drew Barrymore, John Cena, YOONA and Henry Lau will serve as global ambassadors in the brand’s “Come As You Are” campaign,
Warm Weather, Promotional Environment Dents Duluth Trading Co.
The outdoor and workwear retailer says it will continue its expansion plans despite forecasting lower sales and profit for the fourth quarter.
OIA Praises Trump Interior Secretary Pick
Rodgers, a Republican representative for Washington state’s 5th Congressional District, “understands the importance of the outdoor recreation economy,” OIA officials said.
Vail Sees Strong Pre-Season Snow Sports Retail Sales
The resort company, which owns 200 specialty retail stores, saw its margins rise from those stores during pre-season sales, suggesting it largely skirted, if not benefitted from, recent retail bankruptcies.
Point6 Adds Two New Sales Groups
Jim Tatko and Chris Law of Metro Mountain Sporting Group will take over sales in the Mid-Atlantic, and Clifford Associates will take over Southeast sales.
Farm To Feet Featured In Documentary
“The Real Mayberry” explores the past, present and future of Mt. Airy, NC, the company’s hometown and the inspiration for television’s Mayberry.
Peak Resorts Sees Strong Start To Winter
Following the lead of larger ski resorts, the company’s new multi-resort pass program is proving successful, despite last year’s poor winter in the Northeast.
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