Europe’s Bike Lobby Targets Euro 2 billion in Potential Subsidies
The European Cycling Federation has identified €2 billion of government funds that could be used to subsidize bicycling infrastructure and use through 2020, or three times the amount available during the previous six years…
Gildan Reports Record Profits in Fourth Quarter, Projects Q1 Loss
Gildan Activewear Inc., which is the largest supplier of branded athletic socks in the United States, reported record fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.00, up 20.5 percent compared to last year, but projected a loss for the upcoming quarter
Kenji Haroutunian Launches KenjiConsults
Kenji Haroutunian, who recently stepped down as a vice president of Emerald Expositions and director for its Outdoor Retailer show has established KenjiConsults, a consulting business in service to the industry.
Gates Carbon Drive Finds Nothing Pops Like Red
Gates Corporation, maker of the Gates Carbon Drive system for bicycles, is launching a series of limited edition red belts called Carbon Drive Red…
RECALL: 2,500 Salsa Cycles Bearpaw Forks
Salsa Cycles, which is owned by Quality Bicycle Products Inc., has recalled about 2,500 of its Bearpaw bicycle forks because they can bend or break and pose a fall hazard…
Bell Helmets Names Marketing Manager for Bikes
Bell Helmets named Scott Sharples as marketing manager for its bicycle business. Sharples joins Bell from Felt Bicycles, where he served as product manager, and is a former World Cup downhill racer…
The Buckle’s November Comps Slip
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 29, 2014 decreased 1.0 percent from comparable store…
Swanson Russell Announces Promotions, Hires
Swanson Russell, a public relations firm, announces four promotions and three new hires on the public relations teams of its Lincoln and Omaha NE offices…
G-III Says Stronger Outwear Sales Fueled Double-Digit Q3 Growth
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that organic net sales increased 12 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 fueled by solid sell-through of its outerwear and upped its full year sales and earnings guidance. The brand management company, which holds
SFIA Petitions President Obama to Unblock West Coast Port Congestion
With the ongoing congestion at West Coast ports inhibiting the schedule of reliability of carriers, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has signed a petition urging President Obama to unblock the congestion…
Wilson Sporting Goods Launches “Legion of Champions” Program
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in collaboration with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), announced the first eight Illinois high school football teams inducted into its “Legion of Champions” program. This new annual program acknowledges and celebrate
Epoch Lacrosse Partners with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy
Epoch Lacrosse has joined forces with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy, one of the premier lacrosse academies in the country. Epoch is committed to supporting the development of Minnesota players and giving them everything necessary to compete o
Dick’s SG to Launch Carrie Underwood Fitness Line
Dick's Sporting Goods is teaming with Carrie Underwood, the country singer, to launch Calia by Carrie Underwood, a fitness apparel collection…
Thermacell Repellents Hires Backbone Media
Thermacell Repellents Inc. has hired Rocky Mountain-based Backbone Media to manage public relations, media buying and planning, and social media to promote its mosquito protection zone products…
Montane to Become First Brand to Convert Entire Down Collection to RDS Standard
Montane will become the first brand to use Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified down in all down garments across its entire clothing line for Fall 2015, according to Allied Feather & Down, which has spearheaded development of the standard with The No
