RECALL: 44,000 Chariot Carriers and 70,000 Trailer Converter Kits
Chariot Carriers, now owned by Thule, is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 bicycle trailer conversion kits because the trailer’s hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This
Big 5 Cuts Q4 Forecasts on Mild Winter Weather Impact
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported sales for the fourth quarter were flat at $226.7 million. Same store sales decreased 2.1 percent for the quarter. The company achieved same store sales growth in the low mid-single-digit range through the first half of the q
Asics America Hires Customer Engagement Manager
Asics America has hired David Thomas to lead its customer service team. As the new customer engagement manager, Thomas will ensure that Asics maintains the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by working directly with the sales, operation an
Accell Group Closes on Acquisition of Currie Technologies
Currie Technologies announced that Accell Group N.V. completed its acquisition of Currie Technologies. Currie Technologies, based in Chatsworth, CA., is the market leader in electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the United States where the market is still in its
Retailers Increased Paid Search Advertising 26 Percent in 2011
2011 ended with an extremely strong Q4 for online advertising as U.S. paid search spending grew 22 percent year-over-year resulting in the best quarter to date, according to IgnitionOne, a leading digital marketing firm, managing more than $1 billion in o
NRF Lays Out Wish List for State of the Union Address
The National Retail Federation urged President Obama in a letter to back legislation that would allow states to collect sales taxes on remote sellers, eliminate corporate tax breaks and promote free trade agreements when he delivers his State of the Union
OIWC Names 2012 Leadership Award Winners
OIWC announced that Karen T’King of prAna and Liz Stahura of Leisure Trends Group are winners of its 2012 Leadership Awards, which will be celebrated at a breakfast meeting during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Marketplace next…
Nike to Open Georgetown Location
Nike is expected to replace the large Barnes & Noble store on M Street in Georgetown, according to a Vornado, the real estate developer…
Kelly Brush Foundation Awards $100,514 in Grants to Enhance Ski Safety
The Kelly Brush Foundation awarded $100,514 in grants for spinal cord injury prevention at the end of 2011, including $53,442 in ski racing safety grants to ski clubs and teams across the country and $47,072 for adaptive athletic equipment such as monoski
Former Dick’s SG Exec Gets Three Years in Prison for Kickback Scheme
Joseph Queri Jr., former vice president of real estate at Dick's Sporting Goods, was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years in prison for taking $2 million in kickbacks over seven years, according to syracuse.com…
GeoPalz Donates 1,200 Pedometers to St. Louis YMCA
GeoPalz has donated more than 1,200 of its kids' pedometers to the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, which will distribute the units to participants in the Association’s youth Urban Core programs…
GOA, Marmot Raise $5,270 for Conservation Alliance
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA), a buying group of nearly 36 independent specialty retailers, and Marmot Mountain LLC, a leading outdoor manufacturer, raised $5,270 for the Conservation Alliance in a promotion through the month of October…
Simm Fishing Products Consolidating at New HQ in 2012
Simms Fishing Products, the sole fishing wader manufacturer in the United States, will be relocating its corporate headquarters, warehouses and production facility in 2012. Simms will remain in Bozeman, moving 15 miles west from its current location locat
Puma Partners with Cara Castronuova
Puma has linked up with two-time Golden Glove winner and “Biggest Loser” alum Cara Castronuova to launch the sportlifestyle brand's new PowerCore collection. Hitting stores in Summer 2012, the women’s training collection focuses on strengthenin
Zumiez Profit Rises, Sees Q4 Above View
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 29, increased 13.3 percent to $154.0 million from $135.9 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 6.0 percent on top of a comparable store sales increase of 14.4 percent in the third
