In an effort to better understand how retailers utilize the bicycle industry's annual trade show gathering, Interbike today announced it has hired New York-based Harvey Research to survey bicycle retailers…
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RECALL: Salsa Cycles Recalls 6,500 Stems
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, voluntarily recalled approximately 6,500 handlebar stems because they can crack and pose a…
Brooks-Range Hires Rep in Southeast
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering equipment, has hired sales rep Gavin Rains to represent it in the Southeast.
SC Johnson to Buy Sara Lee Shoe Care Unit
SC Johnson & Son Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Sara Lee Corp.'s global shoe care business, which includes the Kiwi brand, in a deal worth $328 million…
Siemers Tapped as New GM for Burris
Robert J. Siemers has been named the new General Manager for the Burris Company, Inc. in Greeley, CO. Siemers will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Burris operation which includes production, sales, marketing and distribution of Burris rifle
ATF Issues Firearms Manufacturing Ruling
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced last week a ruling that will affect any person licensed as a dealer-gunsmith performing certain processing or finishing on firearms owned and marked by a federally licensed firearms m
Black Diamond Equipment Backs Subaru Freeskiing World Tour
Black Diamond Equipment joined a growing list of sponsors supporting the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour in 2011, which is the largest and longest running competitive big mountain freeskiing tour in the history of the sport. This year the tour will feature a
Lana Cain Krauter to Lead Sears Apparel
Sears Holdings announced that apparel veteran Lana Cain Krauter will join the company as SVP and president – Sears Apparel. She will be responsible for the oversight, leadership and growth of Sears' apparel business, both in-store and online…
Report: JJB Sports May Seek Further $78 Million
JJB Sports Plc may ask investors for as much as 50 million pounds ($78.1 million) in additional funding, the Sunday Times said…
Consumer Confidence Retreats in December
The national Consumer Confidence Index fell to 52.5 in December, down from 54.3 in November, the Conference Board said. The loss of confidence is at odds with a report from the University of Michigan that showed sentiment improved to a six- month high in
Northeast Snowstorm Impacts Holiday Sales
The blizzard that struck the Northeast on the day after Christmas, typically the third or fourth busiest shopping day of the year, is expected to lead to greater markdowns as stores make up for any lost sales…
Nike’s Q2 Excels, But Warns of Cost Pressures
Led by stellar performances in North America and Greater China, Nike Inc. delivered a Jordanesque performance in their second fiscal quarter ended November 30 as earnings jumped 22% on a 10% revenue gain and an 80-basis point improvement in gross margins.
Online Holiday Spending up 12% Through Dec. 19
Online sales for the week ended Dec. 19 reached $5.5 billion, an increase of 14% versus the corresponding week last year, according to ComScore Inc. About $900 million of that sum came on the final shopping weekend before Christmas, when spending surged 1
Li Ning Sees Orders Slip for 2011 Second Quarter
Li Ning Co. reported recently that orders for the second quarter of 2011 have fallen 7% in footwear and 8% in apparel. Both apparel and footwear products saw their average retail prices increase by more than 8% for the quarter. Management for the Chinese
Confluence Acquires Bomber Gear
Confluence Watersports acquired Bomber Gear, a Colorado maker of technical apparel and performance skirts for the whitewater paddling market. The deal will round out Confluence Watersports’ accessories division, which includes premium paddle brand A
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