Company executives expect bike manufacturers to buy more of its Fox forks and shocks and Race Face and Easton components, despite a slowdown in the dealer market.
Category: Outdoor

The North Face Donates $10K To Big City Mountaineers
The gift will help introduce underprivileged urban youth to the outdoors through wilderness mentoring experiences.

Ibex To Share DTC Revenue With Retailers
The outdoor merino wool apparel brand will share 10 percent of all ibex.com direct-to-consumer sales within specified local regions with participating retailers.

Intrawest Resorts Narrows Q1 Loss
The slight improvement reflected strong summer visitation at resorts and diligent management of expenses.

Fox Factory Raises Guidance On Above-Plan Q3
Adjusted earnings rose 14.5 percent on a 2.7 percent gain, with growth seen across its powered vehicle segment.
Wolverine Unveils Customizable Boot Program
Wolverine, the flagship brand of Wolverine Worldwide, introduced Wolverine Workshop, a new customization service allowing customers to design their own Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots online.

Fitbit Outlook Falls Short, Stock Tumbles
With its growth and profits slowing and an outlook below expectations, Wall Street pummeled the fitness tracking company’s stock in afterhours trading.
Lew’s Fishing Acquired By Peak Rock Capital Affiliate
Headquartered in Springfield, MO, Lew’s supplies branded fishing products for mass market retailers, sporting goods chains and specialty outdoor retailers.

Stio Opens ‘Mountain Studio’ Retail Store In Teton Village
The Jackson Hole, WY-based mountain apparel brand will open a shop at the base of the ski resort for the holiday season.
Nominations Open For Outdoor Inspiration Awards
The event, set for January 11, 2017 during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, celebrates passion, dedication and inspiration within the outdoor industry.

RECALL: 2,960 Trek Farley Bicycles And Framesets
The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Big 5 Sees Big Benefits From Competitor Closures
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet out of business, Big 5 took advantage in the Western U.S. of being one of few remaining sporting goods outlets. But new competition is coming.

Suunto Promotes Tillinghast To Lead Americas Omni-Channel Strategy
The manufacturer of sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments promoted Jason Tillinghast to regional commercial director – Americas.

Reynolds Cycling Makes Hires, Restructures Staff
The Sandy, UT-based manufacturer of carbon-composite wheels, recently completed four hires and promoted three others.

Clean Sport Collective Launches To Promote Honesty, Integrity
The non-profit aims to create awareness and positive change around the issue of clean sport.