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Higher Bike Inventories Overshadow 2016 Outlook
After a strong start to the year, independent bike dealers (IBD) and bike vendors ended 2015 with a glut of some bikes that could stymie sales of Model Year 2016 bikes this spring.
Boardworks Names New Sales Director, SoCal Rep
Boardworks named Andrew Valentine sales director and promoted Rick Gravesen to sales rep for Southern California…
Camagnolo to Sponsor NA Handmade Bicycle Show
Campagnolo is returning as a sponsor for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in 2016, when it will once again hold a competition for the “Best Campagnolo-Equipped Bike” as part of the NAHBS Awards…
Modell’s to Open Two New York Locations
Modell’s Sporting Goods is scheduled to open two new locations this week, bringing their total number of stores to 155 in 10 states…
361 Degrees Introduces 360 Degrees Ad Campaign
361 Degrees USA, the athletic footwear manufacturer, introduced their new marketing campaign for 2016 titled “Fast & Soft” and featuring a new mythical character, “Sheepa.” The unique new visual campaign will focus on the benefits
Fitbit CEO to Keynote CES 2016 Leaders in Technology Dinner
James Park, CEO and co-founder of Fitbit, will deliver the keynote address at the Leaders in Technology (LIT) Dinner at the upcoming CES 2016…
Senators Push for Reauthorization and Full Funding of LWCF
U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) led a bipartisan coalition of 14 senators Wednesday in requesting permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) along with full mandatory funding in one of the bills Co
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New President Of Lifestyle Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Richie Woodworth to the position of president of the company's Lifestyle Group, which includes the Sperry, Stride Rite, Keds, and Hush Puppies brands, effective Jan. 3, 2016. He most recently led Wolverine Worldwi
Walton Family Foundation Awards $100K to PeopleForBikes
The Walton Family Foundation, which was created by Walmart founders Sam and Helen Walton, has awarded a $100,000 grant to PeopleForBikes in support of its Business Network…
The Bike Cooperative Adds Moxie Cycling as Supplier Partner
Moxie Cycling Co., a women's cycling apparel brand, has become a supplier partner of The Bike Cooperative, a retailer-owned co-op…
Alex Boylan and Burton Roberts to Host Outdoor Inspiration Awards
The sixth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, presented by Adidas Outdoor, will be co-hosted this year by Alex Boylan and Burton Roberts from DreamJobbing (www.dreamjobbing.com) and reality TV fame…
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Invests $9 Million in Improvements
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort opened Nov. 12 and said it had invested more than $9 million in snow surface and chairlift technologies across both mountains…
FGL Sports Q3 Comps Jump 7 percent
Canadian Tire Corp. reported same-store sales at FGL Sports grew 7 percent in the third quarter. Comps at Sport Chek jumped 8.5 percent. Canadian Tire's overall earnings expanded 23.4 percent…
Vista Outdoor Sees Organic Growth in Fiscal Q2
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported sales grew 5 percent in the fiscal second quarter with 2 percent coming from organic growth and the balance from the recently acquired Jimmy Styks and CamelBak brands…
US Customs Seizes Bogus Pro Soccer Jerseys
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 5,383 pieces of counterfeit soccer apparel near Washington Dulles International Airport on Nov. 2. The haul included…
