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Hincapie Hires New York/New Jersey Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Elizabeth Giaquinto as a sales representative in New York and New Jersey. Effective immediately, Giaquinto will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincap
OBIT: Snowboard/Surf Trailblazer Chuck Allen
Chuck Allen, an avid surfer and snowboarder who worked tirelessly to promote the board sports, has passed away from complications from a lung illness. He was known from coast to coast as the co-founder of the National Scholastic Surfing Association, or NS
Derby Cycle AG Reports Q4 Revenue Growth of 30.5%
Derby Cycle AG reported revenues grew 30.5% to €37.8 million ($51.5mm) in the first quarter ended Dec. 31 on soaring sales of e-bikes. Germany largest bicycle maker said it sold 80,517 bicycles and 12,634 e-bikes in the quarter, up 5.8% and 138.6% r
Volcom Reports 22.4% Q4 Sales Increase, Plans to Buy 10 Outlet Stores
Volcom, Inc. said total consolidated revenues increased 22.4% in the fourth quarter and that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets related to the operation of the 10 existing Volcom outlet stores from a licensee. Fourth-quarter sales
Crocs’ Revenues Climb 32% in Q4
Crocs, Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenue increased 32% to $179.2 million, over revenue of $136.0 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2009. Net income improved to $4.7 million, or 5 cents per share compared to a net loss of $11.4 million, 13 cents
Clif Bar Names Pat Bush National Sales Manager, Sports Retail
Clif Bar & Company, the maker of sports nutrition foods, announced that Pat Bush has been promoted to national sales manager, sports retail…
MEC Invests $585,000 in 48 Community Projects
Mountain Equipment Co-op, based in Vancouver, announced its continued support for outdoor recreation and environmental conservation in Canada through its community grants program. In total, the member-owned outdoor retailer invested more than $585,000 for
Chaco Launches Chacousa.com
Chaco has launched a new, highly interactive web site at www.Chacousa.com…
Nike Credited for Innovation
Nike ranked 23rd on Fast Company 's The World's Most Innovative Companies 2011. The business magazine particularly praised its environmental design efforts…
Puma AG’s Fourth Quarter Top-Line Growth Outweighs Costs Pressures
Puma AG reported sales in the fourth quarter increased 16.1% currency-adjusted and 28.2% in euro terms, reaching €623.4 million ($848 mm). All regions contributed positively to the performance, led by the Americas region. But the German footwear gi
Kneissl Files Bankruptcy; Awaits Investment
Kneissl, an Austrian maker of bicycles, skis, tennis racquets, apparel and accessories filed for bankruptcy Feb. 8 after its majority owner in Saudi Arabia did not meet a court deadline to inject more capital into the company, according to several media r
Cabela’s Inc. Sees Retail Strength, Strong Margins Drive Q4 Profit Growth
Cabela’s Inc. reported improved merchandise margins, increasing revenues and lower impairment charges in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1 drove profit up more than 14% against a year -ago period that slumped on steep charges and liquidation costs…
OR Winter Market Backcountry Hardgoods Review Part II
The relentless march toward lighter, stronger, faster continues in the backcountry equipment market as evidenced by products exhibited at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Tilly’s Appoints Daniel Griesemer as CEO
Tilly's, the action sports chain, appointed Daniel Griesemer as president and chief executive officer. Griesemer succeeds Hezy Shaked, who has served as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer since co-founding Tilly's in 19
ChiRunning Launches new Educational Web Site
ChiRunning, the natural running technique organization based in Asheville, NC, has launched a series of new websites: www.chirunning.com; www.chiwalking.com and www.chiliving.com…
