Some old and some new, it seemed as though all 1,200 brands represented had something to talk about. From Bell Helmets cultural revitalization, to the Electra cruiser booth, to fixed-gear specific bicycle manufacturers and Honey Stinger introducing its li
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Groupe Lafuma Courted by South Korean Retail and Fashion Giant E.Land
South Korea’s E.Land is talking with Groupe Lafuma about a possible acquisition of the French company, which owns the Oxbow action sports, Millet and Lafuma outdoor and La Chameau equestrian lifestyle brands…
Adidas Slashes Growth Outlook for Reebok
Adidas AG last week raised its long-term growth rates for the Adidas Brand as well as its Other Businesses segment, driven by strength at TaylorMade-Adidas Golf. But all the attention went to management’s decision to sharply lower its 2015 revenue t
Cornell Severs Adidas Ties, Cites Workers’ Rights
Cornell became the first university to sever its licensing contract with Adidas over recent allegations of labor abuses. Cornell said that due to the company’s refusal to pay severance to 2,800 workers displaced in the 2010 closing of an Indonesian
Nike Vows to Improve Profitability
At Nike’s shareholder meeting held at its Beaverton headquarters, CEO Mark Parker spent much of his presentation detailing how the company’s commitment to innovation, connections with athletes, and inspiring stories helped drive the company
Richemont Acquires Peter Millar
Richemont, the Geneva, Switzerland-based owner of a luxury portfolio that includes Alfred Dunhill and Cartier, has acquired the menswear golf brand Peter Millar from majority stakeholder Winona Capital Management. The terms of the deal, which is expected
NICA to Enter Arizona, New York and Tennessee
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which is creating high school mountain biking leagues nationwide, is expanding into Arizona, New York and Tennessee next, it accounced at a press conference during the annual Interbike trade show in
REI Grants Approach $4.0 Million Mark in 2012
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) granted more than $3.9 million this year to national and local organizations offering volunteer programs in the outdoors…
Adidas Group Slashes Growth Targets for Reebok
Adidas AG lowered its 2015 long-term growth forecast for sales at the Reebok brand, to €2 billion from €3 billion target set in November 2010. Adidas cited the loss of a contract to supply National Football League apparel, revised reporting of
Primos Hunting Hires Product Manager
Bushnell Outdoor Products hired Jason Harris as product manager at Primos, a company it acquired in April that makes game calls and other hunting gear…
Benchmade Knife Appoints Business Manager
Benchmade Knife Company hired Brian Montgomery as the new business development manager of federal law enforcement sales on their federal government sales team…
Cabela’s Sees Advantage Over Rivals in Looming Consolidation of Hook and Bullet Retailers
Cabela’s Inc.’s smaller, more profitable store formats and strong balance sheet will allow it to increase its square footage by 10 to 15 percent a year in coming years. That's up to five times faster than in the 2009-10 period and much fa
Dorel to Offer Fit System at Minimal Cost to Help IBDs Thwart Showrooming
Dorel Industries continued to position itself as a major ally of independent bike dealers, or IBDs, last week when it said it would place a robotic bike fitting system it acquired in dealer showrooms for a nominal fee to help them compete with online deal
SIA Snow Show Daily Introduces New Staff and Expanded Media Portfolio
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), in conjunction with publishing partner Active Interest Media (AIM), announced the appointment of Andy Hawk as publisher and Cindy Hirschfeld as managing editor of the SIA Snow Show Daily. In addition, the Snow Show Dai
Premiere of NBC’s
The Thursday (Sept. 20) night season premiere of NBC’s hit comedy series “The Office” will feature employees at the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin using a slackline from Gibbons Slacklines in a team building event in the parking
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