Stan’s Appoints Bike Industry Vet as Director of Global Marketing
The performance cycling products brand appointed Jeff Lockwood as director of global marketing. Lockwood arrived at Stan’s after a seven-year stretch as international marketing manager for Ritchey in Belgium.
DHS Outlines Enforcement Actions to Support U.S. Textile Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security outlined an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the U.S. textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is deemed critical to U.S. national security.
Stromer Launches Online Shop in the Netherlands
Stromer set itself the goal of offering customers a mobile solution with its Speed Pedelecs. With an online shop, the brand is working with its dealer network to offer customers the added option of an uncomplicated consumer experience.
Keen Launches Radical New Boot, Targhee IV with Keen.Fusion
Keen.Fusion creates a “mechanical bond stronger than glue using heat and pressure to fuse the sole and upper of the boot together into one piece.
Thule Group Recalls Certain RideAlong Child Bike Seats
The harness padding of the bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. Only model number 100107 and date codes 21/3-23/10 are included in this recall.
NBDA Expands E-bike Database Initiative
The National Bicycle Dealers Association database is meant to be a vital tool for retailers, consumers, e-bike incentive programs, and municipalities seeking to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality in the e-bike market.
VF Corp. To Roll Out 300 Additional Mono-Brand Retail Stores
The parent company of Vans, TNF, Timberland, and other active lifestyle brands engaged with Dubai-based global retail conglomerate GMG to expand its retail network across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia markets over the next five years.
CPSC Issues Recall Warning on Certain Refillable Fuel Bottles
CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller Shenzhen Pink Vine Technology Co. Ltd., of China, but the firm has not agreed to recall these fuel bottles or offer a remedy to consumers.
Carhartt Launches Limited-Edition National Park Collection
“Inspired by the hardworking people who preserve the beauty and safety of our national parks, this collection aims to raise awareness around our partnership with the National Park Foundation.” —Susan Hennike, Chief Brand Officer, Carhartt
Massimo Group Closes IPO; Commences Nasdaq Listing
The manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, closed on the initial public offering of 1,300,000 shares of its common stock at an IPO price of $4.50 per share.
Christy Sports Shuttering All New Mexico Stores
Christy Sports operates six stores in New Mexico, including four in Taos Ski Valley under the banners Cottam’s, Alpine Xtreme and Bootdoctor’s. One location in downtown Taos is under Cottam’s, and there is one seasonal Cottam’s in Santa Fe.
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EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse Kicks Off ‘Spring Reset’ to Clean Inventory, Grow Sales
Wall Street reacted positively to the planned changes, and the Q4 earnings beat as SPWH shares surged 21 percent on Thursday, closing at $3.79 a share. The inventory reduction efforts were said to be $10 million better than planned.
REI and Partner Expand Camping Experience near Bryce Canyon NP
The companies collaborated to create elevated platforms from Trex composite decking to elevate tent set-ups, expanded REI’s Signature Camp near Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.
Consumer Confidence Index Flat in March, but Outlook Index May Signal Trouble Ahead
The Consumer Confidence Index was 104.7 in March, essentially unchanged from February. But the Expectations Index, based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, fell to 73.8, which is in recession territory.
