The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
Category: Outdoor
Eurobike Defection Echoes Interbike’s Challenges
On the eve of Interbike, Europe’s largest bicycle retail co-op announced it has withdrawn from Eurobike and and will open its dealer show to some non-members.
2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Navigates Disruption
The sports and fitness industry must invest in youth, new manufacturing processes and a skilled labor force, leaders say.
Wolverine Pulls Trigger On Factory Expansion
Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s decision to expand a factory in Michigan signals optimism that Congress will expand the Berry Amendment to cover athletic shoes.
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Wolverine World Wide Completes Debt Refinancing
The resulting capital structure is expected to meaningfully benefit the company, with estimated interest savings of $30 million through 2020 and more flexibility as a result of more favorable terms for use of cash.
Sealskinz Hires National Accounts Manager Going Into Interbike
Brendan Collins, previously with bike and outdoor accessory manufacturer Seattle Sports Company, will join Sealskins at Interbike.
VF Corp. Eurobond Issue Fetches A3 Rating
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a provisional A3 rating to €850 million in unsecured notes VF Corp. wants to sell, citing a record of sustained organic growth.
RECALL: 4,100 Captiva Designs Bungee Chairs
Big 5 Sporting Goods Inc., based in El Sugundo, CA, recalled about 4,100 Captiva Designs bungee chairs because the chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
RetailNext Forecasts 3.2 Percent Holiday Growth For Retail
RetailNext Inc. predicted a 3.2 percent year-over-year lift in sales at retail over the November through December holiday period, driven partly by a 14.9 percent increase in sales through digital channels.
Mountain Equipment Names Pacific NW Representative
Portland-based The Sherpa Group Two will represent the backcountry equipper in the Pacific Northwest.
OIA Names Jeremy Town VP Of Finance And Operations
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), an outdoor recreation industry trade association, stated that Jeremy Town joined the organization as vice president of finance and operations. Most recently serving as director of finance and corporate development with Gaiam, Town will be part of OIA’s executive team in their Boulder, CO office. “Jeremy brings a wealth of finance […]
RockyMounts Appoints Former IMBA Exec As Sales Director
The Boulder, CO automobile rack system designer appointed Rod Judd, previously associate director of development of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, to the newly created position of sales director.
Stormy Kromer Partners With Duluth Pack On Capsule
The Midwest-based companies partnered to produce a capsule collection consisting of two bags, a cap and mitts.
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