Trek Bicycle President John Burke’s tribute to the life and lessons of the company’s founder, his father Richard Burke, has been captured in a new book that went on sale Tuesday. “One Last Great Thing” is is a tribute to the life
Category: Sports/Fitness
Retail Imports To Increase 5.9 Percent In November Despite Sandy
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 5.9 percent in November despite the temporary closure of some ports by super-storm Sandy, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by t
Hestra Gloves Adds Endorsers
Hestra Gloves added three new athletes to its team, freeride skiers Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad, and big mountain snowboarder Ralph Backstrom…
Björn Borg AB Sales Improve in Second Quarter
Björn Borg AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, reported sales increased 4 percent in the third quarter ended Sept 30. Excluding currency effects, sales increased by 2 percent…
Bakers Footwear to Close 150 stores
Bakers Footwear Group, which filed Chapter 11 in early October, began the liquidation of 150 of its 213 stores. The liquidations will cover $30 million of inventory. The company plans to seek financing that will allow it to operate its remaining 63 stores
RECALL: 40 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX Bikes
Diamondback Bicycles, of Kent, WA is recalling about 40 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles sold via Promotive.com and 3Point5.com as well as dealers because they were assembled with the wrong headset parts. The error could cause the steerer tube to
2nd Annual Fat Bike Winter Summit and Festival Set for January
Organizers of the Annual Fat Bike Winter Summit and Festival, which debuted in January, have expanded the second edition of the event to include product demos, races, group rides, and Saturday evening bash for fat bike enthusiasts…
Foot Locker Unveils Women’s Concept
Foot Locker, Inc. announced the introduction of SIX:02, an elevated retail concept featuring top brands in fitness apparel and athletic footwear for women. The first three stores will open for the holiday season in Stamford Mall in Stamford, CT, Willowbr
Outdoor Brands Drive Bulk of CODI’s Third Quarter Growth
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. reported consolidated revenue at its four branded product companies – CamelBak, Fox Factory, Liberty Safe and Ergobaby – rose 15 percent to $413 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30…
Haiku Acquired by Blackstone Investment Group
Haiku, a maker of women's bags and accessories sold by REI and many other outdoor retailers, has been acquired by Blackstone Investment Group based in Springfield, MO. Haiku will remain independent while capitalizing on financial and operational effi
Mizuno’s Profits Slide in First Half
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues grew 4.2 percent in the six months ended Sept. 30, to ¥81.3 billion ($1.3 bn). Sales of footwear, especially running shoes, and apparel remained strong throughout the first half. Overall sales increased in Japan and the Unit
Outdoor Brands Respond to Greenpeace’s Detox Challenge
Greenpeace’s Detox campaign, which seeks to pressure companies to eliminate their use of hazardous chemicals, called out the outdoor industry last month for its continued reliance on per fluorinated chemicals (PFCs) to enhance garments’ Durabl
RECALL: 2,500 High Pressure SCUBA Air Hoses
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, CO., Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, CA. and A-Plus Marine, of Gulf Breeze, FL are recalling about 2,500 high pressure SCUBA diving air hoses that can…
Macy’s Q3 Earnings Expand
Macy’s, Inc. reported strong third quarter earnings that underscore the company’s continued progress in implementing key business strategies to drive growth. Earnings were 36 cents per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012, ended Oct. 27
Camping Imports Rose 7.2 Percent in September
Imports of camping apparel and gear reached $743 million in September, up $50 million, or 7.2 percent from September, 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly report on international trade in goods…
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