Bike Expo said exhibitor registration is running 26 percent ahead of last year thanks in part to its expansion into all segments of the cycling industry…
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Fielding Eyewear Names VP of Marketing
Sportsquest, Inc. said its Fielding Eyewear unit appointed Jim Spangler as vice president of marketing and brand development.
Athleta Named One of Four Hottest Retailers by ICSC
Athleta, the women's sports apparel retailer, was named one of the four hottest retailers by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) alongside Smashburger, Aldi and Fossil…
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc. Moves HQ, Outsources Fulfillment
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., which makes handbags and other functional accessories for women, is relocating its offices from Oakland to Berkeley, CA. and outsourcing distribution to Planet Access Company near Chicago, Ill to accommodate growth. The c
Spyder Promotes Collings into New Brand Design Position
Spyder Active Sports Inc. named Brady Collings to fill the new position of brand design director. Effective immediately, Collings will focus on driving a cohesive brand message that reflects the new look and feel of the company while emphasizing its leade
Kish Fabrication Relocating to North Carolina
Titanium frame manufacturer Kish Fabrication, owned by Jim Kish, will move to the Chapel Hill, NC area next month from its current home in San Luis Obispo, CA…
Chinese Seize 72,000 Pair of Counterfeit Teva Sandals in Xiamen
Deckers Outdoor Corp. confirmed that customs officials in the port city of Xiamen, China seized 36,720 pairs of counterfeit Teva sport sandals with a value of RMB 216,100 ($33,280). A day after asking officials to detain the batch, customer officials seiz
Derby Cycle Sales Rise 40.3 Percent in First Half
German bike maker Derby Cycle said its sales outside Europe rose 171.9 percent to €3.9 million ($5.3mm) in the first half of 2010/2011 due largely to sales by its U.S. subsidiary. Overall revenues rose 40.3 percent to €114.4 million ($156.0mm)
Outdoor Nation Rebrands with Crowd-sourced Logo and Website Makeover
The Outdoor Foundation officially launched its new logo and website for Outdoor Nation as part of a crowd-sourced rebranding effort coordinated by Hanson Dodge Creative (HDC) that solicited input from industry executives and Outdoor Nation youth ambassado
Specialized Launches Carbon Recycling Coalition
Specialized is recruiting fellow bike brands to join a coalition that will coordinate carbon recycling with the aerospace industry. The company also said it had become the first major cycling company to incorporate the Eco Index, a system created by Outdo
Deuter Hires KNS to Rep in Rockies
Deuter USA has hired KNS Reps for sales representation in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming…
Invista to Invest $100M in Brazilian Lycra Plant
Invista is investing more than $100 million in a new Lycra fiber production plant in Paulínia, São Paulo State in Brazil. Construction for the expansion project will begin immediately, with an expected opening in late 2012…
OIA VantagePoint: April Outdoor Product Sales up 10.4 Percent
Sales of outdoor products grew a robust 10.4 percent to $710.8 million in the four week fiscal April period that ended April 30, according to retail point-of-sale data from the April 2011 OIA VantagePoint™ Trend Report. Outdoor Footwear led the pack, up 1
Backcountry North Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Michigan's Backcountry North has become the newest retailer member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. The company's owners, who are on track to nearly triple retail space in just two years, say the surplus real estate and staycation trends fostered
Product Architects Launches Wellness and Fitness Program
Product Architects, Inc., maker of the Polar Bottle, has begun a wellness and fitness program to cultivate camaraderie and foster healthy lifestyles among its employees. The initiative includes professional health consultations as well as a fitness compon
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