According to OIA, on-line retail sales growth in the outdoor industry is out-pacing brick & mortar sales growth by more than a two to one margin. With the holiday selling season ramping up, e-commerce outdoor retailers are seeing some fundamental shifts i
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Garmin to Acquire Dynastream in $36 million Deal
Garmin is enhancing its position in the fitness and training industry by acquiring one of its key component suppliers, Dynastream for $36 million in cash. The Alberta, Canada-based company will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Garmin. D
Eurobike Partners with Sea Otter to Address U.S. Market…
Last month, Messe Friedrichshafen announced to the bicycle trade that they would be exporting a U.S. version of Eurobike sometime in 2007, and then quickly decided to postpone the event until 2008. This week, the organization inked a deal that will bring
Easton Bell Integration Progressing Smoothly…
While Easton Bell Sports reported their sales and earnings last week, management hosted a conference call to discuss the integration of the two companies and give more details on sales results this week. The 80.1% overall sales growth was primarily attrib
Thule’s SportRack Acquisition Changes Canadian Distribution Structure…
Following the acquisition of SportRack, which closed in September of this year, Thule decided to end its 25-year relationship with its Canadian distributor, Sport Dinaco. Thule will assume all distribution and sales of Thule products in Canada using its S
CamelBak Hires Allen as VP of Government, Military and Industrial
CamelBak Products LLC named Nick Allen as Vice President of its Government, Military and Industrial Division.
Allen has extensive experience including 19 years of Military/Government Market Development at W. L. Gore and 20 years service as an officer in t
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expands Midwest Distribution Center
Dick's Sporting Goods will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to formally announce the expansion of its Midwest regional distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana. The expansion will allow Dick's Sporting Goods to service up to 230 stores from this
Kellwood Company Q3 Earnings Slip on Restructuring Charge
Kellwood Company net sales totaled $516.4 million, as compared to $520.0 million in the third quarter last year. Net earnings from continuing operations were $5.5 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, versus $7.9 million, or 29 cents per diluted share,
Kangol Sold to Sports World’s Mike Ashley
August Equity Trust plc reported in a release that the equity fund had “realised its investment” in the Kangol brand signifying its sale, while reports out of the UK name Mike Ashley, owner of Sports World, as the buyer. Rumors tag the final purchase pri
SpringBoost Promotes Schwarz to Director of Communications
SpringBoost USA has promoted Patricia Schwarz to Director of Communications, a new position. Schwarz, a retired pro basketball player, was formerly the company's public relations and marketing manager…
Eurobike Partners with Sea Otter to Address U.S. Market
The Eurobike International Trade Exhibition has entered into a strategic partnership with the Sea Otter Classic Festival. Eurobike will actively support the Sea Otter Festival and organizers of the festival will contribute their event expertise. The Sea
Doyle Named VP Field Sales for Saucony/Hind
Saucony, Inc appointed Fred Doyle to vice president of field sales for both Saucony and Hind. Effective December 1st, Doyle will report directly to Richie Woodworth, president of the Saucony and Hind brands…
SIA Releases Model For Success
The Executive Summary of the recently completed research study, The Model for Success, is now available for the snow sports industry. The Executive Summary is a 16-page synopsis of the four phases of the study released from SnowSports Industries America
Feelfree Shifts Distributuion and Hires National Sales Manager
Feelfree Kayak USA appointed Brian Siddons as National Sales Manager. Feelfree is also shifting away from online distribution to distribution by specialty retailers. Extensive market research revealed customers who, when asked where they’d expect to find
Collective Extends Airwalk Partnership with Payless
Collective International, LLC has renewed its licensing partnership with Payless ShoeSource Inc. for the retailer to carry the Airwalk brand in its stores through 2014 with an option for renewing for an additional five years after.
Airwalk will be sold in
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