Shimano to Relocate European Headquarters
Shimano will move its European head office to the High Tech Campus (HTC) in Eindhoven effective Jan. 1, 2017 in recognition of the growing importance of a global business environment, the presence of young talent and a strong focus on innovation…
Performance Hunting Brands Bagging Market Share
In all the discussion Under Armours’s (UA) stunning new growth forecast Wednesday, many financial pundits opined about the ground the brand has gained against global giants Adidas and Nike. Overlooked was UA’s huge success in the outdoor space
Asics Appoints Gene McCarthy to Lead Asics America
Asics announced the pending retirement of Asics America Group President and CEO, Kevin Wulff, and the hiring of industry veteran Gene McCarthy to join the company as the CEO of its largest region, which comprises the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. McCa
Wolverine Worldwide Lowers Q3 Revenue Guidance
Wolverine Worldwide said third-quarter sales would come in below its recent guidance. The company now expects a low-single digit revenue decline after adjusting for the impact of foreign exchange. Revenues are expected to be flat on a currency-neutral bas
Lodge at Ohio’s Mad River Resort Destoyed by Fire
Peak Resorts, Inc. confirmed that a fire destroyed the main lodge at its Mad River Resort in Zanesville, Ohio, on the evening of Sept. 16. Mad River was closed for the season and there are no reports of any injuries…
TrackingPoint Resumes Operations
TrackingPoint, a rapidly growing firearms accessories company that suspended operations in the spring, has resumed taking and fulfilling orders following the successful completion of a financial and operational restructuring…
KMC Cyclo-cross Festival Expands Youth Outreach
The KMC Cyclo-cross Festival Presented by Maxxis is expanding its Divine Youth program to foster a lifelong love of cycling among students in the Providence area that hosts the event…
Giro to Ship Recyclable Bike Helmet Next Spring
Giro, a brand of BRG Sports, unveiled a bicycle helmet at Interbike Wednesday that when damaged or ready for replacement, can be disassembled for recycling and composting…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Two Ohio Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. set grand opening festivities for stores opening in Wooster, OH and Chillicothe, OH…
Cycling and Public Transport Advocates Unite in Europe
The European Cyclists’ Federation and International Association of Public Transport joined forces to double the shares of trips cycling and public transport carry in Europe by 2025…
Moonshine Mfg. Partners with Eastern Skateboard Supply
Moonshine MFG, the Washington-based skateboard manufacturer, has partnered with North Carolina’s Eastern Skateboard Supply…
Under Armour Signs Former Rugby Star
Under Armour signed an endorsement deal with San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne, an Australian former professional rugby star…
Bern Unlimited Appoints New Bike Sales Leader for US
Bern Unlimited appointed bike industry veteran Jeffrey Cavicchi to lead U.S. sales efforts in its bike category…
SFIA Summit Puts Spotlight on Youth Sports Experience
While some kids become coach potatoes due to preoccupation with digital devices, video games or TV, many are increasingly led there due to frustrations finding their way onto the playing field. The challenges facing youth sports participation took center
Lululemon Q2 Beats Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings declined slightly but came in better than planned with same-store sales on a currency-neutral rising 11 percent. The yoga-themed retailer raised its guidance for the year. Said Laurent Potdevin, Lu
