Thule Group launched its first line of technical backpacks Thursday at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen trade show in Germany, capping a three-year product development effort and providing another example of how it plans to extend the brand into new outdoor ca
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Halfords’ Premium Bike Sales Surge Leading into Tour de France
Halfords Group plc reported premium bike sales surged 35.1 percent in the 13 weeks ended June 27, thanks to favorable weather and the rising popularity of road biking in the United Kingdom, which has produced the last two winners of the Tour de France…
Footwear Industry Publishes Production Code of Conduct
America’s largest and most powerful footwear trade association released a production code of conduct last week to clearly communicate to its members how it expects them to drive positive change in their offshore factories…
Europe’s Outdoor Retailers Grew Faster than Wholesalers in 2013
Figures released by the European Outdoor Group (EOG) last week shows retail sales of outdoor products outpaced wholesale sales in 2013. The EOG’s State of Trade 2013 report estimated that the wholesale value of outdoor products at sell-in increased.
Adidas Keeps U.S. Ban on Third-Party Marketplace Sales
Adidas AG will continue to ban its U.S. dealers from selling its products on third-party marketplace sites such as Amazon.com and EBay.com, despite agreeing to reverse the policy in Germany to address the concerns of anti-trust regulators in its native co
EORA Expands Into Bikes at August Shows
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association of Asheville, NC has added bicycles and bicycle products to its August shows…
As Outdoor Reps Add Bike Brands, So Do EORA Shows
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association is expanding into cycling. EORA said its member reps will begin exhibiting mountain bikes and other cycling products at its shows starting this August as part of the organization’s mission to help specialty retai
The Buckle Ekes Out Small June Comp Gain
The Buckle’s same-stores sales inched up 0.7 percent in June. Total sales increased 2.8 percent to $84.8 million…
Zumiez Lifts Q2 Guidance on Strong June
Zumiez Inc. raised its second-quarter guidance after reported same-store sales grew a better-than-expected 3.1 percent during June…
Federal Judge Approves NFL Concussion Settlement
A federal judge last week gave approval to a preliminary settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired NFL players. The move brings the two parties one step closer to ending a lengthy legal fight over the NFL's financial responsibility to he
Adidas and Nike Need Penalty Kicks to Decide World Cup Winner
With both declaring victory in touting their fútbol (soccer) leadership through their marketing schemes during the widely-covered FIFA World Cup, Nike and Adidas might need a penalty shootout to figure it all out…
NCAA Releases Football Hitting and Concussion Safety Guidelines
Working in conjunction with the College Athletic Trainers’ Society and medical organizations, coaches, administrators and conference commissioners, the NCAA last week released a new set of guidelines on concussion safety that recommends a reduction
Running USA: Running Participation Surges Again in 2013
According to Running USA, running participation generated yet another banner year in 2013, with total running event finishers in the U.S. climbing 22.5 percent to 19.0 million. The gains were led by non-traditional running events, half-marathons and women
Mounting Solutions Plus Hires Consulting Firm
Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP), a manufacturer and distributor of firearm accessories, has hired the business consulting firm of Growth Strategy Partners to analyze and improve their business…
Sig Sauer Appoints General Merchandise Manager
Sig Sauer,” Inc. announced the promotion of Jeff Creamer to executive director and general merchandise manager…
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