Industry Buzz: Biden's choices to lead Park Service, YETI posts great numbers, extending the life of gear, wearable sleeping bags, how cycling retailers are adapting to COVID
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web
Choosing a leader for the NPS: Three candidates are currently on Biden’s short list to lead the National Park Service. [E&E News]
YETI’s performance surges: The brand reported a 62 percent boost in direct-to-consumer business in Q3 of 2020. [HFN]
Extending the life of gear: A professional seamstress in Jackson Hole honed her sewing skills growing up in an Amish community. Now she’s using those skills to help people extend the life of their outdoor gear. [Jackson Hole News & Guide]
“The height of COVID fashion:” A gear tester takes a close look at the benefits of wearable sleeping bags. [The New York Times]
Retailers making long-term changes: Here’s how several cycling retailers across the country have changed their businesses since the pandemic began. [BRAIN]
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