The European Cyclists’ Federation and the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) have been awarded €1 million grant from the European Union budget to promote the benefits of an active lifestyle…
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SIA: Snowsports Retail Sales Rose 3 Percent in 2012/13
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) estimated the 2012/2013 winter season (August-March) brought in $3.4 billion in retail revenues, up 3 percent compared with dollars sold during the previous season. Despite a surge in first quarter sales, retail equipm
Jarden Investing to Triple Zoot’s Sales
Jarden Corp. CEO Jim Lillie identified the triathlon footwear and apparel brand Zoot as one of the most promising growth opportunities at Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS), which sold $2.7 billion of camping, fishing, football, skiing and outdoor apparel in
Outdoor Retailer Launches New Website
Outdoor Retailer has launched a redesigned website at www.outdoorretailer.com to make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to find information relevant to their individual needs and interests…
Wigwam’s CEO Lobbies Against Trans Pacific Partnership
Wigwam’s owner and CEO, Bob Chesebro recently made a visit to Washington for the NCTO (National Council of Textile Organizations) annual meeting and to lobby against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Lenzing First Quarter Sales Decline on Weak Demand
Lenzing, a major supplier of rayon fibers to sporting goods brands, said it was able to counter weak prices for its rayon and other cellulosic fibers by cutting costs in the first quarter. The Austrian company expects global cotton supplies will keep dema
Under Armour Launches Women’s Fitness Competition
Under Armour launched the third iteration of the “What’s Beautiful” competition, expanding its largest female-focused digital experience to-date…
Cocona Appoints CEO
Cocona, Inc. promoted Jeff Bowman to chief executive officer (CEO). He replaces outgoing CEO Brad Poorman, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities…
Nike Puts Michael Spillane in Charge of Greater China
Nike Inc.'s Michael Spillane, currently a vice president at the company, will become the vice president & GM of Nike’s Greater China geography effective June 1. Spillane was most recently the CEO and president of Umbro…
Life is Good to Debut Coffee Line
Life is good announced a partnership with The J.M. Smucker Company to bring a new line of Life is good coffee to retailers throughout North America…
Key Members of European Parliment Back Cycling Goals
A key committee of the Members of the European Parliment (MEP) adopted the European Cycling Federation’s vision for doubling cycling in the European Union by 2020, marking an important milestone toward unlocking tens of millions of euros for cycling
Nielsen Expositions First Quarter Results Off Due to Show Timing
Nielsen Holdings NV reported revenues at its Expositions segment, which owns the Outdoor Retailer, Interbike, the Health + Fitness Business Expo and the Imprinted Sportswear Shows trade shows, declined 7 percent to $57 million in the first quarter ended M
France’s Decathlon Ekes Out First-Quarter Gain Comps Gain
French sporting goods giant Oxylane reported sales reached €7 billion ($9.0 bn) in 2012 excluding valued added taxes (VAT), up 7.2 percent from 2011. Comparable store sales at its flagship Decathlon stores increased 1.3 percent…
RAMP Sports Begins U.S. Snowboard Production
Ramp Sports, based in Park City, has officially begun U.S. production of its snowboard line, after three years of overseas production…
First Footwear Cares National Footwear Community Service Week Launched
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that 65 footwear organizations have united in the industry’s first-ever Footwear Cares National Footwear Community Service Week, April 21-27, which coincides with National Volunteer Week…
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