RYU Appoints David Campisi as CEO
Respect Your Universe, Inc., the mixed-martial arts brand based in Las Vegas, appointed David Campisi, former head of The Sports Authority, as its chairman and CEO. Former CEO Christopher Martens, a former Nike executive, resigned on August 13…
RECALL: Dorel Mountain Bikes
Dorel Distribution Canada (DDC) is issuing a voluntary public notice to inspect and repair the following models of adult and youth mountain bikes sold at Canadian Tire. The pedals on the bike can loosen posing a fall hazard…
Macy’s Launches World’s Largest Shoe Department
Macy’s flagship Herald Square store is creating the world’s largest women’s shoe department, which will be filled with over 280,000 pairs of shoes…
BH North America Names Lindenau CEO
BH North America's named Steve Lindenau CEO and president of fitness equipment manufacturing, which expands his portfolio beyond the company's new e-bike venture to include the BH Fitness and Bladez Fitness brands. Lindenau was named general man
Edwin Watts Opens Store in St. Simons Island, GA
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC announced the opening of a new store in St. Simons Island, GA…
Rapala Launches first E-commerce Site
Rapala has launched its first ecommerce site, rapala.com, to enable consumers to shop a wide selection of lure, knife and other fishing brands on a single website…
Dorel Reports Weak Euro Trimmed IDB Profits in Q2; Mass Retailers Cut June Orders
A weak euro and softer demand in the mass channel in the United States slowed sales and earnings growth at Dorel Industry’s Recreational/Leisure segment in the second quarter. Demand for Cannondale bikes remains strong in Europe thanks in part to st
Rising Paid Search, Surplus Winter Goods Lead to Red Ink at LINTA’s E-Commerce Businesses
Liberty Interactive Corp. reported that earnings plunged at its non-QVC e-commerce businesses, which include Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com, in the second quarter due in part to higher spending on paid search as a percentage of revenue and increased
Adidas Q2 Earnings Climb 18 Percent
Adidas posted a better-than-expected second-quarter net profit and stepped up its full-year forecast, thanks to earnings from Euro 2012 and the Olympic Games. The group said net profit in 2012 is now projected to grow by 15 to 17 percent, from its previou
RECALL: 300 Vaude Child Carriers
Liberty Mountain is about 300 Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers it distributed in the United States and Canada because a side strap seam can unravel and pose a fall hazard to the child in the carrier. The carriers were made in Germany by Vaude Sport Gmb
U.S. E-bike Sales Forecast to Triple by 2018
E-bike sales in the United States will more than triple in the next six years, reaching 265,000 in 2018, according to a recent report from Pike Research. The market will continue to lag Germany and China, however, largely because bicycle dealers have chos
Utah Governor Pledges to Consult Outdoor Industry on Public Lands Issues
Utah Governor Gary Herbert committed to work with the outdoor industry to shape state policies on public land after his first ever meeting with the board of directors for Outdoor Industry Association. Industry executives have blasted the Herbert Administr
Whispbar to Become Stand-Alone Brand
Yakima Products, Inc. announced that Whispbar, originally launched in 2011 under the Yakima brand, will be established as a stand-alone brand. The award-winning aerodynamically-designed base rack system, targeted at the car enthusiast, will be adding a li
OIA Urges Apparel Makers to Adopt Higg Index
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) urged its members to adopt the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's (SAC) recently launched Higg Index, a tool for measuring desired environmental outcomes across the apparel value chain. The OIA Sustainability Working G
Aktiesport Shop-in-shops Now in 11 Scapino Stores
Macintosh Retail Group has installed Aktiesport shops in 11 of its Scapino stores as part of a strategic alliance announced with the online discounter of sporting goods in May. The alliance calls for rolling out Atkiesport shop-in-shops in a large number
