Cycle Source Group has launched a line of Polaris and Victory bicycles, tricycles, and accessories as part of a long-term licensing agreement with Polaris Industries, the maker of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The bikes range from $79.99 up to $336.9
Category: Outdoor
SIA Attracts 72 Brands to New ECOsource Exhibit
More than 72 brands will be showcased at The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show's first ECOsource market segment exhibit in Las Vegas. ECOsource will feature suppliers embracing “green” initiatives, including brands made from recyclable or sustainable mate
Omatic/ESPN to Support Cancer Research
For the second consecutive year, Omatic Snowboards has teamed up with ESPN and The V Foundation to help raise money for cancer research through snowboarding…
Quiksilver Decreases Q1 Guidance; Rossignol Sale Possible
Quiksilver, Inc. decreased its fiscal first quarter earnings expectations to a loss of 9 cents to 12 cents per share, down from earlier guidance of a small loss. In addition, following the sale of Cleveland Golf in December 2007, the company is reviewing
Gramicci Hires Rep to Harness Fashion Trend
Gramicci apparel has added Tri Marketing Group sales agency to represent it in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana and Arkansas as part of its efforts to harness a growing emphasis on fashion in the outdoor industry. “Tri Marketing’s expertise will help ou
REI to Open Eco-friendly Store in Texas
Recreational Equipment Inc. plans to open a new 32,700-square-foot store near Austin, Texas, this fall. The store will be the second location of the company's new retail prototype design, which incorporates green building concepts. The two-story REI
NGF: Nov. Golf Rounds Decline…
The National Golf Foundation reports that the month of November proved to be tough for the nation’s golf courses as rounds played decreased 3.8% compared to the same month in 2006. The decrease in November brought year-to-date rounds played down to level
Hibbett Sports Lowers Q4 Guidance on Comps Decline
Hibbett Sports, Inc. expects to report a mid-single-digit comparable store sales decrease for the fourth quarter. Earnings per diluted share for the fiscal fourth quarter are expected to be approximately 20 cents to 26 cents compared with 39 cents in the
Delta Ups Q2 Estimates, Affirms FY ’08 Forecast
Delta Apparel, Inc. upped its sales guidance and lowered its estimate of losses for the second quarter ended Dec. 29, 2007 and affirmed its fiscal 2008 sales forecast. The company said a new textile plant in Honduras was on schedule and that it was penetr
EMS Names Vet as General Merchandise Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports, which is poised for its biggest store expansion in years, has named a 20-year veteran as VP, general merchandise manager. Ted Manning, will work closely with CEO Will Manzer and gear and apparel merchandise teams to oversee the bu
Buck Knives Taps Gerber Exec
Buck Knives has hired the former category/channel manager from competitor Gerber Legendary Blades as its new director of product develpment. Gil Butler will play a key role in extending the Buck brand into new product segments. Gerber has had success putt
Factory Design Labs Names President
Tracy McInnes has been promoted to president of Factory Design Labs. She will be responsible for overseeing the agency's internal client-facing departments including Creative Services, Interactive Services, Marketing Services, Production Services and
Central American Dri-release Licensee named
Optimer Performance Fibers has licensed its first Central American manufacturer to make Dri-release with FreshGuard moisture management fabrics. Textufil of San Salvador, El Salvador will initially offer polyester/cotton finished fabrics with their Siro D
NRF Sees Slow H1 Growth, But Stronger H2 2008
The National Retail Federation released its 2008 economic forecast, predicting that retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 3.5 percent from last year. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook
West Marine Q4 Comps Decline…
West Marine, Inc. recorded a 4.9% decrease in fourth quarter net sales to $117.8 million from $123.8 million for the year-ago period. The company attributed the sales decline to a $4.2 million decrease in sales attributable to closed stores and a $2.9 mil
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