Eastern Outdoor Reps Association reported steady attendance at its August trade shows in Greenville, SC, and Killington, VT, where cycling brands displayed more than 55 product lines…
Author: Charlie Lunan
Confluence Outdoor Reshuffles U.S. Sales Leadership
Confluence Outdoor said Canadian Field Sales Director Kevin Henderson has assumed leadership for its sales operations in the western U.S. as part of a plan to accelerate growth of its independent specialty business…
OIWC Honors Women Leaders in Bicycle Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced the winners of OIWC’s 2015 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the bike industry…
Magura USA to Distribute Lightweight Wheels
Magura USA has reached an agreement to distribute Lightweight wheels in North America beginning October 1…
OIWC Names Two Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has elected Steve Meineke, president of Keen Footwear, and
Layne Rigney, senior VP of global sales at CamelBak, to its board of directors…
Sun Diego Boardshops to Host SurfAid Reception
Sun Diego Boardshops will host a reception Thursday for SurAid Founder Dr. Dave Jenkins at its store in Carlsbad in partnership with SD Sport Innovators….
Greenpeace Latest Detox Report Exaggerates Impact of Technical Outerwear
A recent review of the world's 3,000 known poly-fluorinated chemicals indicates the outdoor industry's use of the chemicals likely did not contribute significantly to their presence in snow and water at 10 remote locations tested by Greenpeace e
Zumiez Sales Declines Trigger Review of Fall Plans
Zumiez Inc. reported a slowdown in sales in the fiscal second quarter accelerated in August and prompted an intense review of its fall merchandising plans…
E-bikes to Command More Space at Interbike
Though they remain hard to find in independent bicycle dealer (BD) showrooms, e-bikes will be more prevalent on the floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas during Interbike next week thanks to the continue leadership of two European compa
European Trade Groups Open Lobbying Office in Brussels
Trade groups representing Europe's sporting goods and leisure industries took advantage of the first European Week of Sport to inaugurate a new lobbying office in Brussels Thursday…
Pou Sheng’s Retail Business Boosts Yue Yuen Sales
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited reported net consolidated operating revenue grew 1.5 percent to $665.5 million in August, thanks to continued double-digit growth at its Chinese retailing subsidiary…
Quiksilver Turns to Major Billabong Shareholder for Rescue
Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday after securing a financing package from the same private equity firm that helped rescue – and remains one of the two largest shareholders of – its global rival Billabong International Ltd…
Pou Sheng Sales Growth Slows in August
The largest distributor of Nike, Adidas and other athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear in the People's Republic of China reported sales growth slowed in August from their pace through the first eight months of the year…
Interbike Awards Gala to Raise Funds for World Bicycle Relief
Interbike will auction off centerpieces sculpted from SRAM components by artist Mark Castator at the Interbike Awards Gala to help raise funds for World Bicycle Relief…
Swiftwick Names Cowan National Sales Manager
Swiftwick of Brentwood, TN has named Chris Cowan national sales manager for the outdoor, team, lifestyle and medical verticals…