Coronavirus is impacting the outdoor industry supply chain
Large outdoor companies are losing retail sales in China, and their manufacturing status is unclear. Meanwhile, smaller manufacturers say their production is at a standstill.
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Matt Whittaker
In nearly two decades as a journalist, Matt Whittaker has reported from the Americas, Europe, and Asia and has been published in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, VICE Sports and Backpacker online, among many other publications. He is based in Colorado and specializes in natural resources and outdoor industry journalism. When he’s not doing journalism, you might find him on top of a 14er or on a bicycle camping trip. .
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