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Serotta Sports Taps Mavis to Build Cycling Lines

Stan Mavis, co-founder of Pearl Izumi and later president of Sugoi Performance Apparel, has been named president of the newly formed Serotta Sport, which will continue to offer Serotta’s custom, hand-built bicycles and also be the exclusive North Am

Luna Bar Owners Launch Cycling Apparel Line

Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson, the owners of Clif Bar & Company and LUNA Bar, announce the launch of LUNA Sport LLC, a startup company dedicated to producing high-end women's cycling and athletic wear…

Ducks Unlimited Taps Former FWS Director as New CEO

Ducks Unlimited Inc., has announced that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization's new chief executive officer. A former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2005-2009), DU says Hall is widely respected as a “visionary conservationist

Schwinn Campaign Aims to Re-engergize Brand

Schwinn unveiled a marketing campaign aimed at re-energizing the Schwinn brand by providing generous co-op advertising dollars, a new website and magazine advertising that appeal to Americans' sense of nostalgia for the iconic brand…

West Marine Reports Q1 Comps up 8.4%

West Marine, Inc. said warm weather, closings of competing stores and renwed demand for boats, motors and electronics helped it grow sales 8.5% in the first quarter ended April 3. Comp stores sales rose 8.4%…

NRF Study Highlights Retailers’ Shifting Priorities

Many retailers will remain focused on improving their internal operations in 2010, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation Foundation and KPMG LLP. The study, based on a survey of 300 retailers' key business priorities and pl

Callaway Expects Q1 Sales to Rise 11%

Callaway Golf Company said it estimates first quarter sales will rise 11% to $303 million from $272 million for the first quarter of 2009. Earnings per share are estimated to be approximately 24 cents, well ahead of 11 cents earned a year ago…