Cash for Clunkers Reaches Cycle Shops

At least two cycle shops have come up with their own version of the Cash for Clunkers car rebate program. Joe Bike in Southern Portland and the Ski & Bike Shop in Grand Forks, North Dakota are both offering bike discounts in trade-in deals…

Usaijn Bolt Boosts Puma

The record-breaking wins by Usain Bolt at last week's track and field world championships in Berlin has been a boon for Puma. Speaking to Bloomberg News, Chief Executive Officer Jochen Zeitz said, “The products we have created for the world champions

Finish Line Forms E-Commerce Division, Appoints President

The Finish Line, Inc. has established a division to focus exclusively on its growing e-commerce channel. The new e-commerce division will be headed by 21-year company veteran Donald E. Courtney, who has been named president, e-commerce, effective immediat

The Buckle Keeps Strong on Q2 Boost from Comps, Online

Surging comps and a boost from online sales propelled growth at The Buckle for the second quarter as the mall-based retailer continues to remain immune to market conditions that are wreaking havoc on the rest of the retail environment…

Aetrex Strengthens Canadian Team with Two New Hires

Aetrex Worldwide announced that John Popham and Michel Racine have joined Aetrex Canada as Market Managers. Popham will cover the Central Canadian market and Racine will cover Eastern Canada. Aetrex Canada was launched in June…

Climbing Companies Push Boundaries

The climbing segment at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 saw new product releases along expected themes: lighter weight, increased durability, improved ergonomics, and reduced environmental footprint…

U.S. Bicycle Route System Gains Grants

Adventure Cycling Association received three new grants in support of the organization's work to establish an official United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The grants will enable Adventure Cycling to continue its organizing and cartographic wo

New Era Partners on Baseball Training Facility

New Era Cap, has partnered with Thurman Thomas Sports and Inferno Baseball on a 52,000-square-foot baseball and softball athletic training facility. The $1 million complex is slated to open at the Eastern Hills Mall in Transit Road, NY near Buffalo in Oct