Metro urban bicyclists are more diverse, affluent and better educated than the average adult U.S. cyclist and significantly more inclined to buy their bikes from independent bike dealers than mass merchants, according to third annual American Bicyclist St
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Bosch Signs on as Sea Otter Classic’s Ebike Sponsor
In a sign of rising U.S. ebike sales, Bosch eBike Systems has signed on as a the first “eBike Systems Sponsor” of the Sea Otter Classic. The sponsorship will provide Bosch with a highly visible platform to showcase 2014 model ebikes using an electrically
Calida Group Reports Lafuma Groupe Losses Lessened in Oct-Dec Quarter
Lafuma Groupe generated a negative operating result before one-time items of €4.4 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013, compared with -€6.6 million a year earlier, according to financial information released by its new parent compa
Bauer Performance Sports Appoints EVP, Hockey
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. hired Rich Wuerthele to serve as executive vice president of hockey, a newly created position within the BPS organization. He most recently worked for Newell Rubbermaid…
Deckers Outdoor Rides Ugg Turnaround in Q4
While its outlook disappointed Wall Street, Deckers Outdoor Corp. delivered a robust fourth-quarter, with earnings ahead 43.7 percent on higher gross margins and double-digit top-line growth. Among its larger brands, sales grew 18.1 percent at Ugg, 45.2 p
Dealer’s Early Markdowns Hurt Backcountry.com’s Q4 Results
Growing competition from department stores and vendor's direct-to-consumer channels as well as early markdowns of winter products by some major outdoor retailers emerged as headwinds at Backcountry.com in the fourth quarter, according to statements b
Boston Marathon Bans Personal Bags
The Boston Athletic Association announced a “no bags policy” for the 2014 Boston Marathon to expedite security checks and promote overall safety at the race in the wake of last year's bombing…
GU Energy Promotes Three to VP and Director Positions
GU Energy Labs has promoted Michael Littleton to vice president of finance, Magdalena Lewy-Boulet to vice president of innovation and Lauren O’Connor to director of marketing…
SFIA Endorses USA Football’s Heads Up Football Program
The Sport and Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Football Council, comprised of leading football products companies, has endorsed USA Football’s Heads Up Football program. Heads Up Football establishes important standards rooted in educatio
Gluskin Questions How Much Longer U.S. Bike Dealers Can Raise Prices
Despite a plunge in U.S. bicycle imports last year, the average FOB value of imported bikes continued to rise, according to a report released by the marketing firm Glusking Townley Group…
Steve Madden Supports NYC Shows
Continuing in its tradition of supporting talent, Steve Madden Music will support three shows Steve Madden Music in New York city partnership with The Bowery Presents…
Newton Running and Destination Races Form Partnership
Newton Running and Sonoma, California-based Destination Races announced a new partnership making Newton Running the presenting sponsor of Destination Races Wine Country Half Marathon running series…
Toray Buys 400 Acres in SC to Prepare for US Industrial Renaissance
Toray Industries, Inc. has purchased approximately 400 acres of land for its future business expansion in Spartanburg County, SC. The Japanese company said it made the investment because it expects the United States to regain its industrial competitivene
Petzl America Names New Rep for Midwest
Petzl America has hired Minneapolis-based Figure 8 Sales to represent its line of climbing and rescue products in the Midwestern United States…
American Rec Sells Isis to NYC Company That Acquired and Relaunched Gerry Outdoor
American Recreational Products has sold the women’s activewear brand Isis to the New York company that acquired and the Gerry Outdoor brand in 2010, sources at both companies have told the B.O.S.S. Report…
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