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Easton-Bell Names UK Distributor for Cycling Brands

Easton-Bell Sports has appointed Zyro Limited (Yorkshire, UK) as its exclusive UK distributor for the company’s Giro, Bell, Blackburn, and Easton Cycling brands. Zyro, the largest privately owned cycling parts and accessories distributor in the UK a

RECALL: 2,500 Bell Sports Full Throttle BMX Helmets

Bell Sports Inc. of Scotts Valey, CA is recalling about 2,500 BMX helmets sold exclusively by ToysRUs because the buckle on the helmet’s safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury

Sequential Brands Posts Q4 Loss on Charges

Sequential Brands Group, the parent of DVS Action Sports and Heelys, reported total revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, was approximately $1.8 million, as compared to approximately $0.4 million, in the prior year quart

Newton Running Sets Boston Marathon Marketing Blitz

In April, Newton Running is again bringing its “Hello Better” brand message to the Boston Marathon. During marathon week, the running brand will be unleashing a guerrilla marketing campaign that employs a combination of on-site events, social

Senate Overwhelmingly Favors Marketplace Fairness Act

Seventy-five U.S. Senators showed their support for the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, which would allow states to require out-of-state online and catalog retailers to collect sales taxes on sales within their jurisdiction. An amendment summarizing the

PVH’s Heritage Unit Ekes Out Modest Q4 Gains

PVH Corp. reported total revenue for the Heritage Brands business, which includes Speedo and Izod, decreased 2 percent in the fourth quarter to $427.7 million. The decline reflected a $30 million, or 7 percent, negative impact related to the exit from the

Finish Line Stabilizes in Q4, Bullish on Macy’s

The Finish Line reported a slight decline in fourth quarter earnings on flat comps, in line with guidance. But shares still climbed as results indicated that revenues had stabilized following a surprising third-quarter dud. Management was also enthused ab

Speedo Signs Cullen Jones

Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., announced that 29-year-old swim star Cullen Jones has signed a multi-year agreement with the company through 2017. A two-time Olympian…

DuPont Drops Trademark Suit Against Easton-Bell

DuPont Co. dropped a federal lawsuit filed in Late January accusing sports equipment maker Easton-Bell Sports of misusing the Kevlar trademark in packaging for bicycle tires and locks, the Associated Press reported…

RECALL: 2,000 WRSI Whitewater Helmets

WRSI (Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), of Park City, Utah) is recalling about 2,000 whitewater and rafting helmets sold in the United States and Canada because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a

Yeti Coolers Hires Backbone Media

Yeti Coolers, LLC, which has thrived selling $250+ coolers to outdoor sportsmen since 2006, has partnered with Backbone Media to manage its public relations and communications strategy…