The North Face expects all its polyester fabric, which accounts for 80 percent of the material used in its apparel, to be made from recycled content by 2016 and expects all its down products to use Responsible Down Standard-certified down by 2017, accordi
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RECALL: 1,000 Hyland Bikes With Civia Fenders
Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, MN is recalling about 1,000 Hyland bicycles and aluminum fenders because the mounting bracket can break or bend posing a fall hazard…
UCI Decision on Disc Brakes Expected to Spur Road Bike Sales
The bicycling industry got a major shot in the arm last week when the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) agreed to rules for testing disc brakes at professional road races this season. Manufacturers expect the decision will give road cycling enthusiasts
UK Bike Maker Tandem Looks to LEVs and Toys to Drive Growth
Tandem Group PLC reported revenue grew 10.5 percent in 2014, but that only 30 percent of the growth came from its bicycle business, which continues to face challenging conditions in the United Kingdom's independent bicycle dealer (IBD) channel…
Trade Promotion Authority Bill Introduced in Both Houses of Congress
Leaders from both parties introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in both Houses of Congress Thursday that President Obama needs to consummate a new trade deal in Asia that is widely supported by athletic and outdoor brands…
Athleisure Trend, European Expansion Drove Record Results at UK’s JD Sports Fashion in 2014
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported sales from continuing operations grew 25 percent to £1.52 billion in 2014 as its Sports Fashion segment rode the athleisure trend and European expansion to impressive growth that more than offset weather related discounting
Athleisure Trend, European Expansion Drove Record Results at UK’s JD Sports Fashion in 2014
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported sales from continuing operations grew 25 percent to £1.52 billion ($2.0 bn) in 2014 as its Sports Fashion segment rode the athleisure trend and European expansion to impressive growth that more than offset weather related di
OIA Capitol Summit Ends on High Note
Outdoor Industry Association's annual lobbying trip to Washington D.C. ended on a high note Thursday after Congressional leaders introduced two bills at the top of its trade agenda…
Nominations for Europe’s OutDoor Industry Award Due June 16
OutDoor 2015, Europe's primary trade show for the human-powered outdoor industry, is accepting nominations for the 10th OutDoor Industry Award…
Pelican International Names Midwest Rep Agency
Pelican International has hired Larson Brothers LCC as its sales agency in the Midwestern states…
US OUTDOOR Act Introduced in Senate
Two U.S. Senators introduced Wednesday the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, which would lower duties on specific types of recreational outerwear not made in the United States, and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said introduction into the House by Representatives is
Timbuk2 Sponsors Red Hook Crit
Timbuk2 is sponsoring the 2015 Red Hook Criterium Championship Cycling Series, which will take place at a track in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 25…
RYU Apparel Raises CA$4.8MM in Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc. has completed a private placement financing for gross proceeds of approximately CA$4.8 million, priced at CA$0.30 per common share…
Mountain Hardwear Releases Finding Winter Video
Mountain Hardwear released a video to commemorate moments shared through its 2015 Finding Winter ambassador program…
German Smart Bike Company Raises $4MM
COBI, a German developer of connected biking systems, is poised to receive more than $4 million from European investors for production and establishment of distribution, marketing and customer service…
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