Last Year it was Choppers… What’s in Store for 2006…

While performance bikes continue to evolve year after year, shaving grams and tweaking suspensions and ride quality, one category made a giant leap at Interbike last year, and the industry may be feeling its effects for seasons to come. The overriding th

What’s Next for Bike Apparel Market…

This year has been quite active for many apparel companies in the bike market, not only from new products and evolving designs, but also on the M&A front, where we now see two of the biggest brands in bike apparel now under new ownership. Nautilus in Jun

Trek Pullout Leaves a Gap at Interbike…

As previously reported, Trek Bicycles and its family of brands have opted to skip Interbike this year. The company chose to rely on its own in-house sales event in Waterloo, Wis. rather than bring its show to Vegas. The decision is somewhat reminiscent o

Online Sales Grow as Web Advertising Evolves…

According to a new forecast by Forrester Research, U.S. Online Retail will nearly double over the next five years, jumping from $172 billion in 2005 to $329 billion in 2010. The research firm feels that new innovations will make online shopping easier an

Amer’s Salomon Deal Delayed a Bit…

The Amer Sports Corporation acquisition of Salomon from adidas-Salomon AG will be delayed by two weeks due to a revision of the processing schedule by EU competition authorities. Salomon will commence operating as an Amer Sports division on October 1, 20

Finish Line Provides Closer Look at Concept Store

The Finish Line announced that it is in the developmental stages of a new concept store. The company did not reveal the name of the new concept as it is currently in the trade mark process, but said that the concept will be a unique, multi-channel, premi

Oakley Appoints Coors CEO to Board

Oakley, Inc. announced the appointment of Frits van Paasschen to its Board of Directors. Mr. van Paasschen is president and CEO of Coors Brewing Company, a subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company. Prior to joining Coors Brewing Company, Mr. van Paassc

FTC Sees Ab Force as Falsely Advertised

The Federal Trade Commission announced a unanimous opinion and order holding Telebrands Corporation, TV Savings, L.L.C., and their principal, Ajit Khubani, liable for false advertising for the Ab Force, a belt-like device that uses electronic stimulation

Garmin CEO Plans to Sell Up to One Million Shares

Garmin Ltd. announced that company co-founder, chairman, and CEO, Dr. Min H. Kao, has established a pre-arranged trading plan to sell up to one million of his shares in the company between Oct. 2005 and Sept. 2006. The plan was adopted in accordance with

Hind Motion Sensor Bra Wins ‘GFW Pick’

Hind announced that the Hind Motion Sensor Bra has been named a “GFW Pick” by Golf For Women magazine in “Bra Size Matters.” The review can be found in the September/October 2005 issue of Golf For Women. The Motion Sensor Bra is the first bra to have a bu

Converse Signs D-Wade to Long-Term Partnership

Converse announced the creation of a long-term, strategic partnership with professional basketball star Dwyane Wade to create footwear, apparel, and equipment for America’s first basketball brand. “Dwyane has proven to be an important partner in re-establ

Northwave Moves Offices; Makes Rep Changes

Northwave North America has moved to new offices in the Fremont district of Seattle. Along with the move, several people moves have been made, including Dave Henderson joining the team as Northwest sales rep; Kevin Pearson representing Northwave in MI, IN