Moncler reported revenues grew 18 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the nine months ended Sept. 30 on strong overseas sales of its luxury ski wear and fashion apparel…
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Bauer Agrees to Back Off Claims of Concussion Protection
Bauer Hockey Corp. has agreed to stop claiming its Bauer RE-AKT hockey helmet protects players from concussions after Canada's Competition Bureau challenged the claim. Under the terms of a consent agreement reached with the Bureau, Bauer also agreed
Republican Sweep May Help Industry’s Trade Agenda
Bi-partisan trade and tax bills long sought by the sporting goods industry may have a better chance of becoming law now that Republicans have control of both houses of Congress, industry's policy wonks say…
Crailar Slashes Q3 Loss, Announces CEO’s Resignation
Crailar Technologies Inc., a development stage company that has raised money from Adidas' venture capital fund to develop environmentally friendly fibers from flax, reported much lower losses on higher sales in the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The c
Backcountry.com Releases New App for iOS Devices
Backcountry.com released a new mobile app for iOS devices that enables users to access wish lists, deals, promotions, and credits that are exclusive to the app, and 24/7 click-to-call Gearheads who can answer questions around the clock. Users can also see
Alpargatas Rides Havaianas, Mizuno and Timberland to Q3 Growth
Alpargatas reported revenues from its U.S. subsidiary and exports to markets outside Europe, Argentina and its home market of Brazil, increased 31.4 percent in the third quarter as its Havaianas and Dupé brands expanded their toehold. In the company'
Seven Helmet Concepts Funded by NFL, UA and GE Consortium
University of Washington (UW) and its commercial partner, Vicis, Inc. were among seven organizations to win $500,000 grants to develop technology to better protect against concussions and brain injury from Head Health Challenge II, a collaboration between
Princeton Tec to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at DEMA
Princeton Tec will be showcasing its diverse line of lighting products – as well as some throw-back memorabilia – to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the upcoming Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) show…
Bern Unlimited Joins The Bike Cooperative
Bern Unlimited has joined The Bike Cooperative, which means co-op retailers can earn rebates on their purchases of Bern's bike, snow, skate and water sports helmets…
Fishpond Names Reps to Cover Western US and Canada
Fishpond, Inc. has hired Jamie Lyle and Alex Ramirez as sales reps to cover four western states and Ruben Breitkreutz, Stéphane Pelchat and Bob McKenzie to serve Canada…
Navigant Forecasts e-Bike Sales to Hit 40M in 2023
Navigant Research expects global annual sales of e-bikes to grow from nearly 32 million e-bicycles in 2014 to over 40 million in 2023, according to a just released research report on the category…
XRCEL Adds USA BMX Pro Justin Posey as Brand Ambassador
New World Consumer Products, LLC announced that 2013-14 Collegiate National Champion and USA BMX Pro Rookie of the Year Justin Posey has been added as a Brand Ambassador for the company’s flagship product, XRCEL a cutting-edge sports performance fue
Moncler Sales Buoyed by Strong Overseas Demand
Moncler reported revenues grew 16 percent to about $609 million in the nine months ended Sept. 30 on strong overseas sales of its luxury ski wear and other apparel. In the Americas, sales grew 35 percent to about $73 million, thanks to a growing retail pr
Leatt Corp. Cuts Losses on Strong US Demand
Leatt Corporation, a South African developer and marketer of protective equipment for high-velocity sports, reported revenue grew to $3.5 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, versus $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2013…
ToadandCo Names New Head of Wholesale Sales
Toad&Co announced that Molly Terrien will be taking over as head of wholesale sales, effective immediately. Terrien, who has worked for Nike, Columbia, and Converse, will drive strategic development and manage all aspects of the…
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