New Balance to Open London Store
New Balance is planning to open its first London flagship store on Oxford Street in mid-2016…
California Adds BPA to Prop 65 List
The State of California added bisphenol A (BPA) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity under its Prop 65 law despite ongoing litigation challenging the validity of such findings…
Finish Line Partners with Kendrick Lamar on Reebok Relaunch
The Finish Line, Inc. teamed up with renowned hip-hop artist and longtime Reebok Classics fan Kendrick Lamar for the latest reboot of the iconic Reebok Ventilator…
Reef Realigns Sales Structure
Reef promoted Reef Sales Rep Mike Losness to the new role of director of field sales – west while Greg Osthus becomes director of field sales – east…
Moncler Reports Same Store Sales Grew 25 Percent in Q1
Moncler S.p.A. reported revenues reached €201.0 million in the first quarter ended March 31, up 38 percent, or 30 percent in currency-neutral terms, compared with the year earlier quarter. The European maker of luxury ski and outerwear report sales
Fast Track’ Trade Bill Delayed in Senate
Senate Democrats united against the proposal enabling President Obama to speed up congressional approval of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that encourages free trade. The TPA would help eliminate or reduce footwear tariffs from several nati
GSI Outdoors Acquires Innate
GSI Outdoors, Inc., the supplier of outdoor cookware and tableware, announced the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based Innate. Innate is well known in Canada for their collection of travel essentials and food and drink storage systems…
Point 65′ Hires Pale Morning Media
Point 65 Sweden, a Scandinavian manufacturer of modular kayaks and other paddle sports gear, packs and outdoor products, has partnered with Pale Morning Media LLC for public relations support…
Giant USA Hires Nick Fisher As Account Exec
Giant USA has hired Nick Fisher as a new account executive to work with Giant and Liv retailers in Utah, western Wyoming, and southeastern Idaho…
Bond Issue Catapults Massachusetts to Top 5 Most Bike Friendly States
Massachusetts leaped from tenth to fourth place on the League of American Bicyclists annual Bicycle Friendly State ranking after committing over $400 million in the next five years for biking and walking initiatives…
Reynolds Cycling Inaugurates Pro Deal Site
Reynolds Cycling has granted its dealers and their employees access to a special area on its webstore where they will be allowed to purchase products at exceptional prices…
Black Diamond Inc. Sales Rise 13 Percent in First Quarter
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales increased 13 percent in the first quarter of 2015, driven in part by growth in sales of Black Diamond apparel and the launch of road bicycling helmets and sunglasses at POC. Black Diamond Inc. said it continues to explore
Imports Settling Down After Surge To Clear Backlog
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global
Zamst Sponsored Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP
Zamst celebrated Stephen Curry, point guard for the Golden State Warriors, for winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. He became the second Warrior ever to win the award. The 27-year old MVP missed 40 games during the 2011-2012 season due to several
Overseas Cyclists Snap up Cannondale Bikes in Q1 as Price Increases Loom
Dorel Sports said demand for its premium Cannondale bikes overseas helped it grow currency-neutral sales and earnings in the first quarter, while bicycle sales to US big box retailers got off to a slow start. While, the decline of the euro, yen and pound
