Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA), part of Kent International Inc., revealed its bicycles, which are assembled in the U.S., are now available for sales at various Walmart locations nationwide and on Walmart.com…
Category: Outdoor
Shimano Rode Resurgent Bike Market, Weak Yen in 2014
Shimano Corp. of Japan reported net sales increased 22.2 percent in 2014 thanks to a resurgent bicycle business, while profits grew twice as fast thanks to a weak yen…
Thule Group Says Exchange Rates Erased Q4 Growth
The Thule Group AG reported sales from continuing operations grew 5.6 percent to SEK 976 million ($131 mm) during the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, but declined 3.3 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms…
Jarden Outdoor Swings Into the Black on Modest Q4 Sales Gains
Jarden Outdoor Solutions, which owns Coleman, Marmot, Rawlings and two dozen other outdoor and athletic brands, moved solidly into the black on nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter…
Nike Launches SNKRS App
Nike introduced a mobile app that provides one-stop access to the brand's most premium Nike sneakers. In addition to providing Nike's full sneaker catalog, the SNKRS app offers…
Industry Honors Two For Work on Chemicals Management Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) honored Todd Copeland of Patagonia and Jason Duncan of Outdoor Research for their individual dedication to the outdoor industry’s chemicals management efforts…
Cascade Designs to Relocate 100 Jobs to Reno
Cascade Designs will move 100 jobs to a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Reno, NV beginning later this year in a bid to accommodate growth at lower costs, the company confirmed Thursday…
Adidas Celebrates All-Star Game with Fan Events and Product Drops
Adidas announced its full event line-up leading up to the NBA All-Star game 2015 in New York City. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, Adidas will give fans exclusive opportunities to meet Adidas athletes and entertainers through multiple fan events, product la
Osprey To Expand Colorado Headquarters
Osprey Packs, Inc. expects to complete an expansion of its Colorado headquarters in the balk half of the year to accommodate a growing staff. The announcement comes as the pack maker prepares for the opening of its new distribution center in Ogden, UT…
Shimano’s Revenues Jump 22.2 Percent in 2014
Shimano reported revenues rose 22.2 percent to ¥333.17 billion ($2.78 bn) in the year ended Dec. 31, from ¥271.0 billion a year ago. Net income jumped 46.0 percent to ¥51.2 billion ($427.3 mm)…
Sports Authority to Open Store in Downtown Minneapolis
The Sports Authority plans to open a 22,000-square-foot location in City Center in downtown Minneapolis…
Rack Room Shoes Expands Associate Buyer Position
Rack Room Shoes has expanded the role of Laryssa Grant, associate buyer, to include buying responsibilities for men’s, women’s and children’s slippers…
Skechers Q4 Profits Leap
Skechers USA reported earnings rose 54.7 percent the fourth quarter, to $21.9 million, or 43 cents a share. Revenues jumped 26.4 percent to $569.7 million. Double-digit improvements were seen in its domestic and international wholesale and Skechers compan
Imports Rising Even as Threat of West Coast Ports Shutdown Looms
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 10.1 percent this month over the same time last year even as West Coast ports come closer to a possible shutdown due to the lack of a contract with dockworkers, acc
Nike To Open Jordan Pop-Up During NBA All-Star Weekend
Nike will open a Jordan-Brand themed pop-up shop in Brooklyn to support the NBA All Star Game…
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