April 21, 2023 Industry Imports Were Halved in Q1
Double-digit declines in all categories contributed to a 51% drop in declared customs value of imports in Q1 to $3,678.4 million from $7,478.7 million, coming in lower than the pandemic’s Q1 and Q2, 2020, and the lowest quarterly total since 2010. OIA Organizes Capitol Summit Agenda
OIA assembled industry leaders, policy makers and the local community in the nation’s capital this week to support legislation for the outdoor recreation economy, including trade, climate, access, and equity. Vail Resorts Reports Ski Metrics
Vail said that strong season pass sales heading into the season translated into a 6.1% increase in total skier visits at MTN’s mountain resorts, while retail/rental revenue in North American locations were up 21.8%. Brooks Sues Skechers over Beast Mark
Brooks Running is suing SKX in WA district court accusing its competitor of infringing on the “Beast” trademark with Skechers’ own Speed Beast shoe. National Park Visits Surge in March
Growing double digits for the second month in a row, recreational visits to National Parks increased 18% in Mar. to 25,922,211 from 22,038,233, helped by an early arrival of spring in many regions. Etcetera: Lids, Arc’teryx, Club Champion, POF, Reima, Perry Ellis
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