Focus, a German bike brand acquired by Pon Holdings last year in its acquisition of Germany's Derby Cycle AG, will exhibit for the first time at the DealerCamp trade show in Utah this summer, according to show producer Lifeboat Events. Focus bikes wi
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NOLS Executive Director Honored by White House
John Gans, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) executive director, was named a White House Champion of Change last week. He is being honored for his commitment to youth, wilderness, and leadership…
NSSF Appoints Director of Retail Development
With firearms retailers the fastest- and largest- growing segment of membership, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has named Patrick Shay as director of retail development…
Smith and Wesson to Sell Security Business
Smith & Wesson said that on July 10, it entered into an asset purchase agreement with FutureNet Group, Inc., Detroit, MI, to dispose of substantially all of the assets and various liabilities of its wholly owned subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Security Solutio
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Grow 9.5 Percent in First Half
Yue Yuen reported sales grew 9.5 percent in the first six months to U.S. $3.61 billion. Recurrent net profit was up 6.4 percent to $232.6 million. Net profit grew 21.2% to $278.9 million…
Warnaco Announces European Business Review
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that it has been conducting a comprehensive business review of its European-based operations with the aim of better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability. The action is being undertaken in l
Larry Miller To Return to Lead Jordan Brand
Larry Miller has resigned as president of the Portland Trail Blazers and plans to return to Nike Inc. as head of the Jordan brand. Miller was president at Jordan Brand from ’99-2006. Miller replaces Keith Houlemard, who will now lead the companyR
JJB Sports Spring Sales Miss Plan
JJB Sports reported that comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 were down 8.0 percent. The retailers said the sales shortfall was due to “poor early summer weather” and weaker-than-anticipated sales of merchandise tied to the European Footba
Physical Education Mandates Not Enough in Most U.S. States, Study Finds
A study examining the mandates for school-based physical education in each state found only six states mandate the appropriate guidelines – 150 minutes each week – for elementary school physical education…
Hibbett Plans to Build New Wholesaling and Logistics Facility in Alabama
Hibbett Sports, Inc. plans to build, through a wholly owned subsidiary, a wholesaling and logistics facility in Alabaster, AL. Construction on the new 360,000-square-foot facility is expected to commence in Fall 2012 with the facility expected to be fully
FIFA Approves First Intelligent Soccer Ball System
FIFA has approved a system based on the Select iBall, the world's first intelligent soccer ball due to its ability to communicate that it has crossed the goal line…
Vans Launches Recyclable Sandal
Vans, Inc. said its Nexpa sandal is now available at select retail dealers. The sandals are made from 100% recyclable PLUSfoam, which means supplier Plus Compound Technologies will be able to regrind 2,000 pounds of production scrap created in China for u
Phd Productions Turns to Kickstarter to Finance Newest Product
Charlotte, NC-based Phd Productions has launched a $50,000 crowdfunding campaign for its newest product – a macramé flying disc embedded with LEDs – on Kickstarter…
Ski Visits Approach 20-Year Low in 2011-12
U.S. ski areas tallied an estimated 51 million skier and snowboarder visits during the 2011/12 season, according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). According to the preliminary 2011/12 Kottke End of Season Survey, the U.S. ski industry experien
Mizuno Launches New Marketing Campaign
Mizuno USA, Inc. announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life. This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in
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