Altra Beats Salomon At Leadville 100
Altra Footwear once again secured its spot as the reigning Leadville 100 brand as its elite runner, British-born Ian Sharman, achieved his second consecutive win.
Leatt Expands Product Portfolio
The personal protective equipment company introduced its 2017 Bicycling Range aimed at a wider group of mountain bike riders.
Taiwan’s E-Bike Exports Accelerate
After growing 25.3 percent in 2015, the nation’s e-bike exports nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, according to a report released Thursday.
Vista Outdoor Sets $100 Million Share Repurchase Program
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved a new repurchase program for up to $100 million of the company’s common stock.
Report: Ex-Performance Sports Chairman Exploring Bid
Graeme Roustan, the former chairman of Performance Sports Group Ltd., is weighing a possible bid for the company, according to a report from Reuters.
Rudy Project Tempts Dealers with Markup Opportunity
Rudy Project North America stated that all dealers would be able to purchase helmets at one-third of MSRP, resulting in an everyday 3 times markup.
Study: Consumer Groups Favor Different Olympic Sports
Consumers who are rugby fans and skiers are 154.23 percent more likely to be fans of targeted and less mainstream Olympic sports. At least that’s what Digilant, a global programmatic media company that partners with brands and agencies, found.
Rawlings Remains Official Baseball of NCAA Championships
Baseball’s category leader renewed its exclusive status with the NCAA as the Official Baseball of the 2017-21 NCAA championships.
Best Buy Provides Upbeat Outlook For Wearables
Best Buy Inc. said strength in wearables helped the electronics chain deliver better-than-expected sales for its second quarter.
Skullcandy Gains An Extra $26.6M In Acquisition Fight
Turns out active-lifestyle audio tech brand Skullcandy Inc. (Nasdaq:SKUL) is worth more than the market thought it was.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
Converse… For Your Back?
Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.
Planet Fitness Clubs Sponsor Louisville Triple Crown Road Race
Planet Fitness is extending its reach outside the gym by signing on as the presenting sponsor for The Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) three race series.
Hoka Launches 2016 Postal Nationals, Partners with UROC
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, opened up registration for the Hoka One One Postal Nationals cross-country competition, and partnered with Ultra Race of Champions.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Openings For Two Stores In CA
Dick’s Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for two stores in California in Lodi and Morgan Hill.
