Colorado Sales Tax Law Impacts E-commerce

Last week, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law a new bill that would require online retailers to collect sales tax from Colorado residents who purchase products online if the retailers have an affiliation with a Colorado company…

Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009

Dutch cycling group Accell Group N.V. saw full year sales increase 6.0% to €572.6 million ($736.0 mm) in 2009, including 5% organic growth from ongoing product. Growth was driven by demand for electric bikes, bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories.

Cloudveil Founder Resigns

Cloudveil’s Co-Founder and President Stephen Sullivan has resigned following the recent sale of the brand. As reported, Spyder Active Sports last week sold the outerwear firm to Windsong Brands LLC, a private equity firm based in Westport, CT.

Wenger Opens First U.S. Store

Wenger has opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000 square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…

Columbia Taps VF Exec to Head Mountain Hardwear

Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Topher Gaylord as president of its wholly-owned subsidiary Mountain Hardwear, Inc. Gaylord, formerly president of 7 For All Mankind, will be responsible for product creation, global sales and marketing of Mountain

Orange21 Eyes Brand Growth

With a 15 year pedigree in action sports related eyewear with its SPY Optic brand, Orange21 has defined itself as a top-selling leader in both design and quality of product while establishing a position as an authentic participant in the culture of Action

Direct Business Sinks Nautilus’ Q4 Top Line 16%

Nautilus, Inc. said net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 16.0% to $53.7 million from $63.9 million in the year-ago period. Continuing results include the company’s direct and retail businesses but exclude th