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Eurobike Opens with More E-bike Buzz

August 31, 2011 SGB Update

E-bikes and 29-inch trekking bikers are expected to generate much of the buzz at the 20th annual Eurobike Trade Show that kicked off Wednesday, Aug. 31 in Friedrichschafen, Germany. Roughly 1,180 exhibitors from 45 countries will be presenting at the show

Derby Cycle AG Reports Nine Month Sales Up 38 Percent

August 30, 2011 SGB Update

Derby Cycle AG’s revenues reached EUR 198.8 million ($274 mm) in the nine months ended June 30, up 38 percent compared with EUR 144.1 million in first nine months of fiscal year 2009/10. The German company said it sold 413,000 bicycles from the Kalk

Interbike Proposes Trade Association for Bike Reps

August 30, 2011 SGB Update

Interbike is considering sponsoring the formation of a non-profit association for sales reps. The association would provide discounts on hotels, office supplies, cell phones serves and other business services, said Pat Hus, the show's new management

OR Booth Deals Raise $50K for Conservation Alliance

August 30, 2011 SGB Update

Twenty outdoor companies raised nearly $50,000 for the Conservation Alliance by selling products at steep discounts and donating portions or 100-percent of proceeds at this month’s Outdoor Retailer show,…

Texas Cuts 2012 Budget for State Parks and Wildlife

August 30, 2011 SGB Update

The 2012 budget approved last week by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission cuts funding for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by 21.5 percent…

Washington’s Discover Pass Sales Neared $3 Million in First Six Weeks

August 29, 2011 SGB Update

During the first six weeks of sales, the new Discover Pass raised $2,914,434 in revenue to support state parks and other public recreation lands in the state of Washington. The $30 Discover Pass is meant to replace $65 million in annual funding from the g

Currie Technologies Names Bockin to IBD Sales Post

August 29, 2011 SGB Update

Currie Technologies, a leading US maker of electric bicycles, has hired bicycle industry veteran, Russell Bockin as national sales manager, IBD sales.

Outdoor Industry Reprimands Utah Congressional Delegation

August 29, 2011 SGB Update

In an open letter, Petzl, Black Diamond Inc. and more than two dozen other outdoor companies and organizations asked Utah's Congressional delegation to stop supporting proposals that cut funding for key conservation and recreation programs and end pr

Sports Authority Removes Candy from All Stores

August 29, 2011 SGB Update

Sports Authority is removing all candy products from their 465 stores to better promote healthy lifestyles. The retailer will continue selling PowerBar, Clif/Luna, Honey Singers, Nature Valley and a variety of other energy bars and sports nutrition items.

CamelBak Acquired by Owners of Fox Racing Shox

August 25, 2011 SGB Update

Compass Diversified Holdings, which owns Fox Racing Shox, acquired an 89.9 percent stake in CamelBak Products, LLC for $257.5 million. The deal estimated CamelBak's total enterprise value of $245.0 million, or about two times 2010 sales. Camelbak CEO

Apparel Nearsourcing Directory Launched at MAGIC

August 25, 2011 SGB Update

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative launched a new online directory at the MAGIC textile trade show that will help to enhance textiles trade and attract job-supporting investments to the United States and six trading partners who are parties to th

YourOutdoorSupply.com Goes Live

August 25, 2011 SGB Update

WMN Enterprises LLC of Washington launched of new e-commerce Web site YourOutdoorSupply.com. The site offers camping and hiking accessories as well as safety accessories such as rescue sticks, food kits, trauma kits, knives, medical marine kits, and refe