Despite a somewhat tepid snow sports economy, Vail Resorts Inc. is proving experience trumps product as it attracts more skiers at higher prices. Its retail sales are up, too.
Author: Charlie Lunan
Walbrecht Named President At Black Diamond
Seven months after being named president of Mountain Hardwear, John Walbrecht has accepted the same title at competitor Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Vail Resorts Mountain Revenues Up 18.2 Percent
Revenues from ski school, dining and retail/rental businesses grew 13.5, 19.8 and 10 percent respectively in the fiscal year ended July 31.
Giant Snags Profitability Award At Interbike
The award, which is made by the National Bicycle Dealer Association, measures a bike brand’s initial mark-up, inventory turns and realized profit margins.
Lands’ End Inc. Dismisses CEO
The direct-to-consumer outdoor lifestyle brand replaced Federica Marchionni with co-interim chief executive officers Joseph Boitano and James Gooch.
At Interbike, 2016 Emerges As The Most Challenging Year
If this week’s trade show is any indication, 2016 will go down as the most challenging year in decades for independent bicycle dealers and their suppliers.
Tires Bulk Up And E-Bikes Slim Down At Interbike 2016
SGB reports live on the biggest trends from the show.
Accell-Beeline Bikes Deal Creates Buzz
Accell North America unveiled a partnership with mobile bike shop franchiser Beeline Bikes aimed at enhancing fulfillment of Raleigh bikes it sells direct to consumers online.
Rebuilding A Bike Supply Chain In America
Despite hurdles, Kent International pushes ahead with its U.S. assembly operation.
Sports Direct International Plc Acquiesces
Under pressure from investors, the sporting goods retailer will hire an independent third party to review its labor and corporate governance practices.
Momentum Continues At Western Mountain Resorts
Spending reached record levels in August due to higher room rates and strong visitation and winter bookings are up strongly, according to DestiMetrics.
Headwinds For China’s High-end Bike Sales
Retail sales of high-end sport bicycles fell by roughly one-quarter in China in 2015, marking the third double-digit decline since such sales peaked in 2013, according to a market overview released by Messe Friedrichshafen last week on the first day of the sixth Asia Bike Show.
Mountain Bikers Acknowledge Image Problem
Seven in 10 rank a negative image of their sport as the number one threat to expanding trail access in their communities, an IMBA membership survey shows.
Raleigh Parent Partners With Beeline Bikes
Accell North America partnered with Beeline Bikes, the mobile bike shop operator, to enhance its direct sales operations.
Eurobike Defection Echoes Interbike’s Challenges
On the eve of Interbike, Europe’s largest bicycle retail co-op announced it has withdrawn from Eurobike and and will open its dealer show to some non-members.
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