German Chancellor Merkel to Visit Eurobike
Angela Merkel will become the first German chancellor to attend Eurobike when she visits the trade show Aug. 28, according to the European Cyclsts’ Federation (ECF). The visit comes as ECF pushes the EU to set aside €6 billion of funding for c
Peak Supports the Five Continents Basketball Championship
Peak, the Hong Kong-based basketball footwear brand and a global strategic partner of FIBA, will be the official shoe sponsor of FIBA for the five continent (Asia, Eurasia, America, Africa and Oceania) male/female championship and official clothing for th
Spy Inc. Grows Sales 7 Percent, Names CFO and Director
Spy Inc. continued its turnaround by reporting a 7 percent increase in the sale of its Spy-branded sunglasses and other products in the second quarter and appointing a CFO and direct with extensive public company experience…
FAM Brands Acquires Zobha
FAM Brands, the parent of Marika, said it has acquired the Zobha yoga and fitness apparel line from Kellwood Corp…
Shimano Says Weak Yen Helped Offset Foul Weather in First Half
Shimano Corp., which is one of the world’s two largest suppliers of bicycle components, reported sales reached ¥133.1 billion ($1.40 billion) in the first half ended June 30, up 7.7 percent from the first half of 2012…
Shimano Saved by Weak Yen in Second Quarter
Shimano Corp. reported sales rose 14.3 percent to ¥69.8 billion ($707 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30 as a weak yen helped offset the foul economy and weather in Europe – its largest market…
OIWC’s Bike Industry Leadership Nominations Due Sunday
OIWC reminds folks that there are just six days left to nominate women for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Bike Industry. Past winners include Sally McCoy, CamelBak CEO and president, Georgena Terry, Terry Precision Cycling founde
Keen Footwear Adds Alex Mauer as New Ambassador
Keen Footwear added dedicated paddler and river surfer Alex Mauer to the ambassador program…
Liberty Interactive Reports 12 Percent Growth at E-commerce Unit
Liberty Interactive Group's e-commerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com and BodyBuilder.com, increased revenue 12 percent to $439 million for the second quarter ended June 30…
K-Swiss Names VP of Product
K-Swiss appointed Eric Sarin as the company’s new vice president of product…
G.H. Bass and Co. Unveils New Brand Campaign
G.H. Bass & Co., a division of PVH Corp., announced the launch of its Fall 2013 brand campaign and new e-commerce site, which celebrates the heritage of G.H. Bass & Co. and pays homage to its iconic Weejuns, the original penny loafer…
Blake Griffin/Chris Paul in Foot Locker BTS Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled one of the latest in its series of national advertising spots to promote its “Approved” sneakers and gear. The commercial stars Los Angeles Clippers teammates and NBA All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul…
Team Express, Catholic Sports Association Form Partnership
Team Express has partnered with the Catholic Sports Association (CSA) to become the organization’s Official Sporting Goods Supplier and Team Dealer…
Recreation Accounted for 12 Percent of Value Added Created on DOI Lands in FY 2012
Recreation accounted for about 12 percent of the value added created by use of lands managed by the U.S. Department of Interior in fiscal 2011/12, the department reported in its FY 2012 Economic Report…
Billabong’s Paul Naude Resigns
Billabong International Limited said Paul Naude has resigned from his positions as a director and employee of the company to pursue other opportunities. Naude most recently served as president, Americas…
