Hydrapak said it has doubled the size of its headquarters in Oakland, CA in anticipation a new deal with REI will boost demand for its SoftFlask, reservoir, and insulated bottle products…
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Princeton Tec Adds Dealer Services Rep
Princeton Tec, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of headlamps and handheld lights for the outdoor, bike, tactical, industrial and SCUBA markets, welcomed Anna Tsahourides to the family as dealer services representative…
US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
Report: Business Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes
In a new report from PeopleForBikes and the Alliance for Biking & Walking, Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business, entrepreneurs and business leaders from major U.S. cities explain how protected bike lanes — on-street lanes that are physically separated from
RMP Athletic Locker Announced as Soccer Supplier for Umbro in the USA
After ten years of success managing the Umbro brand in Canada, RMP Athletic Locker will take its grassroots approach to supplying teamwear, footwear, equipment and support to soccer specialty retailers across the U.S.A. Iconix Brand Group, which purchased
Bauer’s Q3 Revenues Grew 7 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues in its second quarter ended Nov. 30 rose 7 percent to $117.1 million while advancing 9 percent in constant currencies. Adjusted net Income increased 3 percent to a record $7.5 million or 20 cents per share..
Asian Factory Audits and Inspections Soar in Wake of Turbulent 2013
AsiaInspection said its clients, including many western apparel brands and retailers, increased audits and product inspections at Asian factories sharply in 2013 in the wake of widespread supply chain turmoil. The Hong Kong-based company, which provides s
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said its full year earnings will come at the lower end of its guidance due to weak comparable store gains over the holiday period. Comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 1 percent for the quarter-to-date period en
New Balance Licensee Launches Golf Footwear Collection
New Balance announced the launch of New Balance Golf, a golf footwear collection from licensee Klonelab, LLC. New Balance Golf will debut nationwide beginning this month…
Two Days Left to Snag National Bike Summit Scholarships
Bicycle retailers interested in winning one of 25 scholarships to attend the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington DC have until Wednesday, Jan. 15 to apply…
OGIO Opens Second Retail Store in China
Just two months after initial retail placement, OGIO International, innovator of unique sports bags for travel, golf, moto, cycling, business and casual use, announced the opening of its second retail location in Shanghai’s Super Brand Shopping Mall
TheClymb Lands Former Gilt Groupe President as Director
The Clymb announced that former Gilt Groupe President Andy Page has joined its board of directors. Page, who now works as president at 23andMe, brings 20-plus years of in-depth operational knowledge and an extensive understanding of e-commerce and the onl
ShopperTrak: Holiday Sales Rise 2.7 Percent
ShopperTrak estimated that, during the holiday shopping season of November and December 2013, national retail sales increased 2.7 percent although foot traffic decreased 14.6 percent when compared to the same two months last year. The fourth consecutive a
Dick’s SG Becomes Title Sponsor of National High School Basketball Tourney
Dick's Sporting Goods has signed on as the title sponsor of the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament. The tournament will also have a new home in New York City's Madison Square Garden for its sixth annual boys and girls cha
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