DealerCamp Attracts More than 600 IBDs
Lifeboat Events said that more than 600 buyers attended Dealer Camp at Utah's Deer Valley resort to visit with top independent brands, test ride next year’s gear and take in some very exciting cyclo-cross racing…
Whistler Blackcomb EVP/CFO Kevin Smith to Resign
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announced the resignation of Kevin Smith as executive vice president and chief financial officer for personal reasons, effective September 10, 2012. On that date, Dave Brownlie will be appointed interim CFO of the corpora
FGL Sports Reports Broad Category Strength in Second Quarter
Retail sales at FGL Sports, which includes 501 Sport Check, Sport Mart, Atmosphere and other sporting goods banners, increased 4.2 percent in the second quarter over the comparable period in the prior year, according to parent company Canadian Tire Corpor
Easton-Bell Sports Q2 Buoyed by Team Sports, North America
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported net sales edged up 1.0 percent in the second quarter as team sports and cycling sales in North America offset action sports declines in Europe. Gross margin increased by 150 bps to 35.0 percent and Adjusted EBITDA increas
New Cotton Dyeing Technology Dramatically Reduce Water Use
ColorZen LLC announced the launch of a groundbreaking technology that will revolutionize the way cotton is dyed, eliminating water pollution and vastly reducing water and energy consumption. ColorZen technology reduces water consumption by 90% and can dye
Teijin to Build Polyester Recycling Plant in Zhejiang Province
Teijin Limited is establishing a joint venture in Zhejiang Province that will chemically recycle polyester, as well as manufacture and sell the resulting fibers, with the aim of establishing a closed-loop recycling system in China…
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Names Global Production Director
Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Ken Stone as global production director, which will make him responsible for product costing, sourcing, production planning, supply chain management, materials management and quality control…
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Euro’s Weakness Curbs Second Quarter Growth at Dorel’s Bike Business
Dorel Industries reported that a weak euro slowed growth at its Recreational/Leisure segment, which sells bikes to both the IBD and mass channel, in the second quarter. Revenues edged up 1.1 percent to $251.9 million, while gross profit increased 4.3 perc
ShopIgniter Enters San Francisco Market
ShopIgniter, which helps brands promote products, sales and events through social media, reported its second quarter revenue grew 285 percent over the second quarter of 2011 and said it is adding three senior management hires and expanding to the San Fran
Columbia Sportswear Forms 60/40 Joint Venture With Chinese Distributor
Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to form a 60/40 joint venture with its distributor in mainland China – Swire Resources Ltd. – in a bid to accelerate already rapidly growing sales of Columbia and Mountain Hardwear branded products in the country…
Rising Paid Search Costs, Promotional Activity Hurt Liberty Interactive Earnings
Liberty Interactive Corp. reported that earnings at its e-commerce business, which includes controlling interests in Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com, dropped sharply in the second quarter as a result of legal settlements, increased spending in paid
Mizuno Reports Strong Second Quarter for Running
Mizuno reported revenue totaled 42.6 billion yen ($533 mm) in the quarter ended June 30, up 2.6 percent compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was 2.7 billion yen ($34 mm), down 15.5 percent, ordinary profit was 2.3 bi
Survival Straps Greatly Expands Licensing Portfolio
Survival Straps announced it has entered licensing deals with 36 universities, the PGA Tour, all five branches of the military, and The Wounded Warrior Project. Sales of bracelets, which are made from 500-pound test cords and can include hidden blades, f
Backcountry.com Starts Selling Bicycles
Backcountry.com began offering a deep selection of high-end, performance bikes and bike gear for the first time. The selection will include bikes, clothing, accessories, components, tools, and racks. Until now, cyclists had to visit other Backcountry-owne
Hestra Hires Marketing Director and Expands Sales Force
Hestra, the Swedish glove brand, has hired Erin Tulley as marketing coordinator and Ryan Genua and Rik Andresen as U.S. sales representatives…
