The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
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Alaska Heli-Ski Operator to Issue Mammut Airbags to All Clients in 2013
Chugach Powder Guides will become one of the first heli-ski operators in the United States to provide avalanche air bags to guests free of charge thanks to a partnership with Mammut. The Swiss company's Rocker R.A.S. (Removable Airbag System) 18 will
NICA Promotes McInerny to Executive Director Role
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the youth development organization governing high school mountain biking in the United States, today announced the appointment of Austin McInerny, formerly NICA’s education programs director,
Descente Posts Fiscal Q2 Sales, Profit Gains
Descente, the Japanese snowsports apparel company, reported sales for the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 11.3 percent to ¥26.1 billion ($332 mm) from ¥23.5 billion ($302 mm) in the year-ago period…
VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores
VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…
Perry Ellis’ Q3 In Line With Forecasts
Perry Ellis International reported total revenues in the third quarter were $236.2 million compared to $248.4 million a year ago and in-line with company guidance of an expected mid-single digit decrease. The company noted that continued growth within gol
Outdoor Retailer Opens Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Nominations for the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor are now open, creating an opportunity to recognize and champion individuals, groups and companies whose efforts are above and beyond in inspiring and encouraging other
Aeropostale Acquires GoJane.com
Aeropostale, Inc. has acquired online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer GoJane.com…
Pro Defensive Sensation Von Miller Signs with Zamst
Zamst, leader in high-performance sports bracing and support equipment, announced a worldwide endorsement deal with Denver Bronco professional football defensive linebacker Von Miller.
SFIA (SGMA) Releases its First Holiday Shopping Outlook
According to data from the recently released SFIA Pulse Report, industry indicators reveal the sports and fitness industry in the U.S. is on stable ground and the future is optimistic. In this edition of the Pulse Report, there is the first ever SFIA (for
Brooks-Range Welcomes Northwest Sales Reps
Brooks Range Mountaineering announced the addition of Western Sports & Leisure as the company’s Northwest sales rep agency, covering all Brooks-Range sales in Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska.
Easton-Bell Q3 Sales Hurt by Weak Snow Sports Market
Easton-Bell Sports reported that a weak snow sports market continued to dampen sales and margin growth in the third quarter, when net sales came in essentially flat despite a 6.2 percent increase in Team Sports sales. The company said it saw double-digit
Head’s Racquet and Diving Offset Winter Sports Decline in First Nine Months
Head NV reported net sales for the first nine months of 2012 grew 5.3 percent despite a 7.9 percent decline in Winter Sports sales in the third quarter. The Dutch ski and racquet vendor said growth has been driven by Racquet Sports, especially in North Am
Shift in Shipments to Mass Retailers Boosts Dorel’s Third Quarter Cycling Revenues
Dorel Industries reported net sales at its Recreational/Leisure segment increased by $19.2 million, or 9.1 percent, to $229.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 driven primarily by the timing of shipments to the mass market channel…
Spalding to Sponsor 2012 Carrier Classic on USS Yorktown
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, will be an official sponsor of the 2012 Carrier Classic, the 2nd annual college basketball doubleheader played on Veterans Day on the deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. This year’s event will take plac
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