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RECALL: Cyclocross Forks
Citing defective forks, Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has issued a voluntary recall on 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets, sold through authorized bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2010…
Rock Creek Acquires Delong Brand
In a recent acquisition, Rock Creek Athletics has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, including the DeLong brand…
Delta Apparel Raises FY10 Guidance
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects earnings to range between $1.37 per share and $1.39 per share in its fiscal year ended July 3, up from 76 cents a year ago. The apparel maker's revenues reached $424 million up from $355.2 million a year ago…
Fitness Quest Partners with Perfect Fitness
Fitness Quest formed a partnership with Perfect Fitness. Under the terms of the partnership, product development and creative teams at Perfect Fitness will continue to design innovative fitness products and supporting promotional programs like the success
Sportfishing Community Applauds Fisheries Management Legislation
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses praised new legislation designed to safeguard the strong conservation standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) while
SEC Closes Investigation of NexCen Brands
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, announced that the Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has notified the company that it has completed its two year investigation of the company and does not in
Wolverine World Wide Second-Quarter Profit Surges
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenues increased 4.8% in the second quarter ended June 19, to $258.2 million. Continued strong organic growth was partially offset by the delay into the subsequent quarter of a significant shipment to a third-party di
DC Shoes Hires Snow Marketing Director
DC Shoes appointed Jason Smith as its Snow Marketing Director. In his new position at DC, Smith will oversee the planning and activation of all of DC's Snow Marketing initiatives including print, digital, team, and events…
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
NSSF, SOS Team Up for Retail Tracking Tool
NSSF and SportsOneSource have teamed up to give NSSF members a new way to obtain detailed information on retail sales of specific hunting and target shooting products, according to a statement issued by Jim Cucuruto, NSSF Director, Industry Research & Ana
Sport Hansa LLC to Distribute Five European Brands
Boulder-based Sport Hansa LLC has taken on sales and distribution for five European brands in the US and Canada. The lines span hiking boots, cutlery, apparel, tents and packs and baselayers…
Interbike to Host Four Lounges on Show Floor
Interbike is hosting four lounges on the show floor of its International Bicycle Expo 2010. The indoor portion of the bike industry’s weeklong event will be held September 22-24, 2010 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and preceded by the
RECALL: Seattle Bike Supply Redline Conquest Cyclocross
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has voluntarily recalled its 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets due to faulty forks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Osprey Packs Names Reps for IBD Channel
To support the launch of their Spring/Summer 2011 commute packs and recently launched Hydraulics collection, Osprey has added eight new independent Bike rep agencies in addition to the three cross-over Outdoor agencies to service the IBD channel…
Winmark Closes on $30M Line of Credit
Winmark Corporation closed Tuesday on a $30.0 million line of credit with the PrivateBank and Trust Company. The line of credit will be used for completing the previously announced redemption of Winmark’s Renewable Unsecured Subordinated Notes and f
