Derby Cycle AG reported revenues grew 30.5% to €37.8 million ($51.5mm) in the first quarter ended Dec. 31 on soaring sales of e-bikes. Germany largest bicycle maker said it sold 80,517 bicycles and 12,634 e-bikes in the quarter, up 5.8% and 138.6% r
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Head N.V. Preliminary 2010 Results Show 5% Growth
Head N.V. said preliminary and unaudited financial data indicate its total sales rose 5.0% on a constant currency basis in 2010 as a big boost from winter sports sales countered falling racquet sales. Dive sales rebounded 6% from their nadir in 2009, but
Black Diamond Honors Chinese Distributor
Black Diamond Equipment named Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. in China as its 2010 Independent Global Distributor of the Year for boosting sales by 82%…
Interior Solicits Comments on 10-Year Plan for Refuge System
The U.S. Department of Interior is accepting public comments on draft vision plan to guide the growth and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System that was released Thursday by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. The public can comment on the
Volcom Reports 22.4% Q4 Sales Increase, Plans to Buy 10 Outlet Stores
Volcom, Inc. said total consolidated revenues increased 22.4% in the fourth quarter and that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets related to the operation of the 10 existing Volcom outlet stores from a licensee. Fourth-quarter sales
Deckers Outdoor Breaks $1B Barrier in 2010
Deckers Outdoor Corporation broke $1 billion in sales last year after a strong fourth quarter, when sales rose 23.6% to $430.1 million, same-store sales rose 11.6% and gross margins expanded by 440 basis points…
REI Recalls 160 Novara Fusion Bikes
REI is recalling about 160 of its Novara Fusion bicycles because the alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard to consumers…
Darn Tough Vermont Expanding Vermont Knitting Plant
Darn Tough Vermont said its Northfield, VT hosiery mill will increase its number of knitting machines by nearly 50%, half of which will be the latest generation of seamless knitting machines to meet growing demand for its Made in the U.S.A. socks…
JAM Media Collective Moves to Larger Office
JAM Media Collective, a boutique public relations agency specializing in outdoor, bike, accessories and eco-friendly consumer products has announced its move from San Francisco to a new, larger office in downtown Mill Valley, CA, under the shadow of Mount
Garmin’s Fitness Segment Revenues Up 19% in 2010
Garmin Ltd. said sales in its outdoor/fitness segment rose 19% to $560 million in 2010, despite an 8.7% decline in overall sales due to plummeting sales to the automobile/mobile market. The company said total revenues would likely decline this year as sma
Native and Costa Sunglass Sales Rise 22.2% in Q4
Sales of Costa and Native sunglasses rose 22.2% to $11.4 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1, 2011, according to A.T. Cross Company, which owns the brands through its Cross Optical segment…
Icebreaker Launches RedRam to Bring Merino to the Masses
Icebreaker is trying to bring merino wool to the masses. The New Zealand company has launched RedRam, a moderately priced line of merino apparel underwear, that is already available at Gander Mountain and Dogfunk.com and will debut at other big box stores
Registration Open for Teva Mountain Games
The Vail Valley Foundation opened registration for the 10th installment of the Teva Mountain Games to be held June 2-5, 2011 in Vail, Colorado. The Games are the nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art, music and the mountain lifestyle
European Outdoor Conservation Association Signs Up Six Members
The European Outdoor Conservation Association recruited six new members during or immediately after it relaunched at the ispo show, bringing the number of members to 67, a 10% increase in just one week. The Association welcomes Original Buff, Eagle Creek,
RCG Boosts EBIT 50% on Strong Peformance at The Athletes Foot
RCG Corporation Limited reported record half-year profits on the back of continued strong sales by its operating businesses, which operate The Athlete's Foot in New Zealand and Australia and wholesale Merrell, Chaco and Cushe footwear in Australia. T
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