Thule reported earnings rose 8.9 percent in the second quarter on a 7.3 percent revenue gain. Magnus Welander, CEO and president, said in a statement, "After a strong April and stable May, growth in the month of June was a disappointment in the US as store owners became more cautious as a result of the additional 15 percent tariff on Chinese goods announced in May." (Read More)
PeopleForBikes announced its latest round of community grants. The latest grant round totals $50,000 and includes eight projects in seven states. (Read More)
Kate’s Real Food, producers of wholesome, hand-rolled energy bars made from organic ingredients, announced that company sales manager, Matt O’Rell, has been promoted to the position of EVP of sales. (Read More)
Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) has been named the new U.S. wholesale distributor of Fox bike forks, shocks, dropper posts and service parts. (Read More)
The 2019 Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation launched the “Equity in Cycling Pledge” today that asks fans around the world to show their support for gender equality in professional cycling. (Read More)
Messe Friedrichshafen has decided not to go ahead with the premiere of OUTDOOR Friedrichshafen scheduled for September 17 to 19 2019 and to postpone the new format. The decision is intended to give all those involved the opportunity to continue developing the newly initiated concept. (Read More)
The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) selected Gordon Geiger of Geiger’s (Lakewood, OH) as chair and Tom Fuerst of Pedigree Ski Shop (White Plains, NY) as vice chair at its June 11, 2019 board of directors meeting. (Read More)
Tecnica Group SpA, the parent company of Tecnica Group Canada, announced the restructuring of the Canadian leadership team as part of a global initiative to integrate strategic markets around the world. (Read More)
The North Face is launching a campaign to engage 18-25 year olds in Arctic advocacy in partnership with Alaska Wilderness League. (Read More)
Research, commissioned by Cotton Council International and led by Harris Insights and Analytics, finds that 86 percent people globally are considering sustainability and the impact their decisions have on the environment across various parts of day-to-day life. (Read More)
