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August 4, 2020
BYOB: Runners must carry own bottles for trash-free Shonan Marathon
For the first time ever, marathon runners will cover the entire 42.195-km course while carrying something in their hands: their own bottles. In order to reduce waste, participants will run with their own bottles or cups, periodically refilling them from drink stations, with runners required to start the race with...
August 4, 2020
The Great American Outdoors Act has become law
One of the largest conservation bills drafted in recent memory was signed into law today, ending a months-long process. The Great American Outdoors Act guarantees mandatory, permanent financing of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and earmarks $1.9 billion annually for the next five years...
August 3, 2020
Emerald Holding’s Q2 Marred By Event Cancellations
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, reported a steep decline in revenues in the second quarter due to event cancellations. To date, Emerald has submitted $95.1 million in claims, $89.1 million of which represents the net amount of budgeted gross revenues less...
July 31, 2020
Under Armour warns sales will decline as much as 25% in second half of 2020
Under Armour said Friday that it was “encouraged” by the momentum it has seen in June and July, as its stores are reopening after temporarily being shut. During an earnings call, however, it said revenue could fall anywhere between 20% and 25% in the back half of 2020. Within this...
July 31, 2020
Nike Details 500 HQ Layoffs in New Filing
The company said it would permanently reduce its workforce by 500 employees at its Beaverton, Ore. headquarters. The layoffs will begin Oct. 1, with additional separations expected after that date. Read more on Footwear News.
July 31, 2020
California retailers threatened with lawsuits over their websites’ accessibility
At least 15 bike shops in California have received emails and letters from a law firm threatening suits over their websites' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a California statute. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
July 30, 2020
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force. Steve Brunner, chairman of the new group Cycling Events Task Force, believes traditional road races should be halted or greatly modified. Brunner's group has published a 15-page report for race directors on how to safely...
July 30, 2020
HOKA Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales
Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in...
July 29, 2020
Former Olympic cyclist Johann Lienhart banned for helping son dope
The Austrian Anti-Doping Legal Committee said Tuesday that Lienhart supplied his pro triathlete son with EPO, genotropine and testosterone between December 2018 and March 2019. Read more on ESPN.
July 29, 2020
Consumer Electronics Firm Garmin Tops Views On Fitness Device Strength
The outdoor recreation, fitness and navigation device maker crushed Wall Street's targets for the second quarter, but the Garmin earnings news pushed GRMN stock lower. Read more on Investor’s Business Daily.