Amid big sales gains in urban and commuter bikes, REI has launched a new website to dispel myths of cycling that it says have created a barrier to even greater sales…
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Fox Shox Poised to Grow Beyond MTB After Strong Q3
Mountain bike and motor sports suspension provider Fox Shox generated revenues of $43.3 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, up 30.8% from the prior year period, according its parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings Inc…
Ken Burns to Debut Documentary at OR Winter
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be the keynote speaker at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Marketplace industry breakfast, when he provides a sneak peak at his newest film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA. The documentary will air on PBS in Septem
REI Seeks to Dispel “Myths” to Sustain Big Gains in Bike Sales
Amidst huge sales gains in urban and commuter bikes, REI has launched a new website to dispel myths of cycling that it says have created a barrier to even greater sales. The co-op's cycling product manager said sales of urban and commuter bikes are g
REI to Add Some Schwinn Bikes in 2009
As part of a growing relationship with Dorel Industries Inc.’s Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), REI will begin carrying some higher end Schwinn bikes in 2009, REI Cycle Product Manager Brian Foley told The B.O.S.S. Report last week…
Trek Bicycle Sponsors New Women’s Triathlon Series
Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon Series. The Trek Women’s Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009 with more than 25,000 entrants anticipated. The Series is aimed at breaking down barriers for women athletes b
Brunswick Lays Off 115
Brunswick Corp. is moving production of Trophy offshore fishing boats from a Cumberland, MD, facility to Ashland City, TN, and eliminating 115 jobs in the process…
Smith and Wesson Fills Orders for MandP Tactical Rifles
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported that it has recently filled orders for its Military & Police (M&P) tactical rifles. Among recent shipments is an order from the Chicago Police Department to equip the cit
PGA of America Elects Remy as President
Jim Remy of Ludlow, Vt., was elected the 36th president of The Professional Golfers' Association of America by delegates at the association's 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Remy previously served as secretary of the association from 2004-
Fox Shox Posts 30.8% Growth in Q3
Revenues at Fox Shox, which makes suspension and other components for mountain bikes and motorcycles, soared 30.8% to $43.3 million in the third quarter, as road bikers continued to shift to mountain bikes in the United States and Europe. The company is p
Columbia Sportswear to Cut U.S. Staff by 4%
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a reduction in force that will affect approximately 75, or 4%, of its 1,800 U.S. employees…
Deal Signed for Boscov’s Purchase
Boscov’s Department Store LLC signed an asset purchase agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets to a family group, reported DNR. The family group involved in the purchase is led by former Boscov chairman Albert Boscov and former president
Weakening Direct Sales Hinders Golfsmith in Q3
Due to a significant drop-off in direct sales and stiffening competition in the golf retail industry, Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. struggled to generate sales growth for the third quarter…
Heelys Explores Strategic Alternatives After Tough Q3
Heelys Inc. has retained Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor to evaluate possible strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value. It also reported a sharp Q3 earnings decline on a 52.3% revenue freefall…
Zappos Lays Off 8% of Workforce
Zappos.com has laid off 8% of its workforce and plans to close retail locations in Nevada and Kentucky. According to an e-mail to employees that was also posted on the company's blog, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh said, “This is one of the hardest decisions
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