NuVinci Cycling is doubling the production capacity for its continuously variable N360 bicycle transmission to meet strong demand from Europe's eBike manufacturers…
Author: Charlie Lunan
POC to Supply Second UCI Team with Cycling Gear
POC will be the official helmet, eyewear and apparel sponsor for the German UCI Continental Team Stölting, which is based in Germany…
Obama Announces Free Park Access for Fourth Graders, Three New National Monuments
President Obama was scheduled to announce three new national monuments and a youth initiative this afternoon in Chicago that Outdoor Industry Association hopes will rally public support for the chronically underfunded National Parks System ahead of its ce
Off-course Golf Retailing Consolidating Fast
The off-course golf retailing business consolidated significantly in 2014 following the acquisition of Edwin Watts and a slow down in golf participation and sales that has rocked Adidas, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major players, according to a b
Vasque to Present Wild South Benefit Tour
Vasque performance footwear is partnering with Wild South as the presenting sponsor of the Wild South Benefit Tour with Keller Williams and The Stray Birds to show support for protecting natural spaces for everyone to enjoy, throughout the Southeast, Vasq
TEXbase Appoints Director
TEXbase, which provides web-based product compliance, quality and materials management software solutions to many outdoor apparel brands, has appointed an experience fundraiser as its newest board member…
Vivofit Saves Garmin’s Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared by nearly 70 percent and grew from 15 to 25 percent of it revenue in the fourth quarter. However, big increases in advertising needed to launch the Vivofit activity tracker, declining sales at th
Garmin Fitness Sales Soar in Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared by 70 percent in the fourth quarter as consumers snatched up its fitness trackers, easily offsetting a decline at its maturing Outdoor segment…
Pery Ellis Expects Port Disruptions to Lower Q4 Sales by Nearly 10 Percent
Perry Ellis International Inc. told investors Tuesday that disruption at West Coast ports cost it $23 million in revenues in the fourth quarter…
Cascade and Maverik Partner with Penn State Men’s Lacrosse
Cascade and Maverik Lacrosse are now the official equipment supplier for the Penn State University men's lacrosse program. Penn State will continue to…
Prana Accredited by Fair Labor Association
Prana achieved accreditation of its social compliance program with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) earlier this month…
Dorel Sports Assigns Ingrao to Key Sporting Goods Accounts
Dorel Sports has named Adam Ingrao vice president, key accounts, where he will lead the company’s efforts with such North American retailers as Sport Chek, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Performance Bike and REI…
The Outdoor Foundation Partners with 1% for the Planet
Outdoor Foundation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Outdoor Industry Association dedicated to getting youth vested in outdoor recreation, has partnered with 1% for the Planet in hopes of reaching more, like-minded donors…
SOS Outreach Honors Mary Jo Tarallo
SOS Outreach recently presented Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director of the Learn to Ski and Snowboard (Month)/Bring a Friend initiative, with its “Social Impact Award in Youth Development” for motivating youths to learn how to ski or snowboard
Overseas Consumers Step up to Fuel Wolverine in Q4
A strengthening U.S. dollar did not prevent Wolverine Worldwide Inc. from posting impressive numbers in the fourth quarter even though its sells 45 percent of its shoes overseas. Executives said strong overseas demand for Cat, Harley-Davidson and Wolver
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