Though U.S. Internet advertising revenues declined 3.4% in 2009 they hit a record $6.3 billion in the fourth quarter, marking a 2.6% increase year-over-year and a 14% increase over the third quarter of 2009, accoridng to the IAB Internet Advertising Reven
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E-Bike Maker Gets $6.5M Equity Investment
Main Street Capital Corporation has invested $6.5 million in Currie Acquisitions, LLC, dba Currie Technologies, the largest U.S.-based designer and distributor of electric bicycles and electric scooters for personal mobility…
Reports Indicate Retail Turnaround Strengthened in March
MasterCard Advisor's SpendingPulse added to a growing number of reports indicating March was a pivotal month for recovery in the U.S. retail sector. SpendingPulse estimates specialty apparel retail sales rose 5.2% during the month. While last year�
Zumiez Sales Rebound Sharply in March
Action sports retailer Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 increased 20.1% to $35.8 million, compared to $29.8 million for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. Comp store sales were up…
Kindle Spawns Market for Ruggedized Cases
Could the Kindle e-reader from Amazon become the latest wireless device to spawn a new market for ruggedized cases? M-Edge Accessories said it launched a Camouflage line of jackets and bags this week that are designed for military personnel operating in t
Container Imports Forecast to grow 10% in First Half
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 8% in April compared with the same month a year ago, and solid increases are expected to continue through the summer as the U.S. economy improves, according to the
Black Diamond Hires Some, Promotes Others
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced the promotion and hiring of several staff at its headquarters in Salt Lake City and the addition of two athletes to its climbing team…
SPOT LLC Sponsors Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour
SPOT LLC is sponsoring Backpacker Magazine's 10th annual Get Out More Tour, which will visit specialty outdoor retailers and festivals in 48 states and 75 cities to promote the active outdoor lifestyle and teach practical outdoor skills starting…
Forzani Group Q4 Sales and Earnings Dip on Warm Weather
The Forzani Group Ltd. (FGL) said its net earnings fell 5.4% on a 2.1% decline in revenues for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2010. The retailer said unseasonably warm weather hurt sales of snowsports gear at Canada’s largest sporting goods retailers du
Minneapolis Named Most Bike-Friendly U.S. City
Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; and Eugene, OR are the nation's most bike-friendly cities, according to the May issue of Bicycling magazine…
The Conservation Alliance Disburses $400,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $400,000 to 15 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2010. Since the organization’s founding in 198
Bike Industry Petitions Feds to Delay Third-Party Testing Deadline
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association has petitioned the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for more time to meet a third-party testing requirement established by a 2008 law – citing a continued lack of certified third-party testing labs…
Supermarket, Coke Bottler Raise Maintenance Money for California Beaches
A supermarket chain and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California have partnered to raise money to help cash-strapped California State Parks pay for beach clean-up, dune restoration, recycling and maintenance efforts…
Shakespeare Offers Fishing License Rebates
In a bid to increase participation among youth, adults and families, Shakespeare and Take Me Fishing have partnered to offer rebates on fishing licenses. Potential anglers that purchase $30 or more of eligible Shakespeare kits or combos and also purchase
Shimano Bike Component Production Back to Full Capacity
Shimano has restored production of its bicycle components to full capacity to meet orders from bike makers, according to a report by Bloomberg. The news indicates that bike makers, which had cut shipments last year amid declining retail sales, sees busine
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