Interbike said the number of retail stores that sent representatives to the show Sept 16-18 increased 4 percent over last year — although overall retailer attendance declined slightly as each store sent fewer people on average…
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Seth Wescott Invests in Winterstick Snowboards
Winterstick Snowboards welcomed pro snowboarder and entrepreneur Seth Wescott to its ownership group and unveiled plans to develop a custom snowboard workshop at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, ME…
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…
Quiksilver Inc. Pares Q3 Losses Despite Currency Headwinds
Quiksilver Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection September 9, reduced its losses by 43.5 percent in the third quarter ended July 31 despite an 11.1 percent decline in revenue that was skewed by foreign currency impacts…
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…
The Outdoor Foundation Releases 11 Participation Reports
The Outdoor Foundation released separate reports detailing participation activity in adventure racing, mountain biking, paddle sports, trail running, climbing, stand up paddling, sport climbing, road bicycling, hiking, bird watching, and backpacking…
Survey Finds Football Fans Prefer ‘Homegating’ to Tailgating
Seventy percent of football fans would rather get together with friends at home to enjoy the game than actually go to the game, according to a survey commissioned by appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg…
GOA Adds Hydro Flask and Sport Hansa as Newest Vendor Partners
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA), an organization of 55 innovative specialty outdoor retailers across the U.S., announced new vendor partners Hydro Flask and Sport Hansa…
NBDA Releases Interbike Seminar Program
NBDA (National Bicycle Dealers Association) released the schedule for Super Seminars Plus, which begin on September 15, the day before Interbike starts…
Dick’s SG Lifts FY Guidance After Promising Q2
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its second quarter as sales improved at its namesake locations and declines moderated at Golf Galaxy. Ssid Ed Stack, chairman and CEO, on a conference call with analysts, “We dro
Tracksmith Closes $4.1 Million Series A Funding
Tracksmith, the Boston-based run apparel startup, closed a $4.1 million Series A round funding with Pentland Group, the U.K.-based brand management and retail group…
Bauer Hockey Signs Sabre’s Eichel
Bauer Hockey Inc. has signed Buffalo Sabre player Jack Eichel to its roster of athletes…
Boys Scouts of America Drops Ban of Openly Gay Adult Leaders
The Boys Scouts of America has removed its national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees in a move that could make it more a more palatable…
WSS Supports Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys and Girls Clubs
WSS, the footwear retailer, donated $3,000 to each of the 27 Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs as part of the larger $250,000 donation announced in May…
Skechers Signs Meghan Trainor
Skechers signed Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Meghan Trainor, singer of the popular hit, “All About That Bass”…
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