Dorel Industries Inc. added a record number of independent bike dealers, or IDBs, in the first quarter, but said it was largely a recovery at its mass merchant business that drove record sales and profits at its Recreation/Leisure segment…
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Shimano Reinvests in Ironman Events
Shimano, the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycle components, announced its re-investment in the sport of triathlon with its official global sponsorship of Ironman and 70.3 events in 2010…
Johnson Outdoors Sells Lendal to British Adventurer
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has sold its Lendal paddle business as part of a comprehensive overhaul of its watercraft business. The Lendal brand and all of its assets were acquired by Celtic Paddles LTD, owned and operated by Nigel Dennis, renowned sea kayak ad
Spyder Hires Akimbo Communications
Spyder Active Sports Inc., has appointed Akimbo Communications to oversee the company’s media relations and social media campaigns. Akimbo owner Kate Gaeir has made a mark helping many outdoor brands cross over into sought-after lifestyle brands by
NRF Urges Vermont Governor to Sign Swipe Fee Bill
The National Retail Federation urged Vermont Governor Jim Douglas to sign legislation passed this week that would make it easier for merchants to give a discount to customers who pay by cash, check or debit card rather than credit card…
Ski Visits Approached Record Levels this Winter
The U.S. ski industry recorded 59.7 million visits, the second best season ever, according to the preliminary 2009/10 Kottke National End of Season Survey. In spite of continued pressures from a weak economy and without the catalyst of an exceptional snow
Garmin’s Q1 Outdoor/Fitness Sales Jump 28%
Garmin Ltd. said sales of its outdoor/fitness segment rose 28% to $103 million, but that total revenues declined 1% in the first quarter ended March 27, 2010, due to poor sales in its larger auto/mobile segment…
Talus Outdoor Names Norwegian Distributor for ColdAvenger
Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC of Missoula, MT will distribute its innovative ColdAvenger mask in Norway through XC Sports. The venture marks Talus' first distribution partner in Europe…
Zumiez April Sales Rise 7.8% on 2.1% Comps Growth
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010 increased 7.8% to $25.7 million, compared to $23.8 million for the four-week period ended May 2, 2009. The company's comparable store sales increased 2.1% for the four-we
Yakima Expands Cycling Sponsorships
Yakima is expanding its sponsorship of cycling under its new owners, starting with the Tour of California May 16 – 23, 2010. The company will maintain its support of Bikes Belong, the International Mountain Bike Association, including the IMBA World Summi
China Remains on Special 301 Watch List
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is removing Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland from its Special 301 Watch List of countries that don't do enough to protect intellectual property, but remains concerned about China’s implementation
Germany’s Hiking Market Approaches Euro 3.7B
A study based on 7,500 interviews and commissioned by the German Hiking Association estimates the country's nearly 40 million hikes spend €3.7 billion a year on gear…
Federal Study Shows Obesity Rising Much Faster Among Girls
The percentage of obese girls in the United States increased more than twice as much as the percentage of obese boys from 2003 to 2007, according to a study released Monday by researchers at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
American Hiking Society Releases $10 Map App for iPhone
American Hiking Society launched an iPhone app called HIKE GPS that contains more than 300 free recreational maps – encompassing more than five million square miles of the United States. The $9.99 app performs many popular tasks of a handheld GPS unit fo
Bill Greatly Expands Haitian Apparel’s Access to U.S. Market
Haitian apparel would enjoy duty-free access to the U.S. market until 2020 under a bipartisan bill introduced last week. The Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act greatly expands duty-free access to the U.S. market for Haitian textile and apparel export
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