SGB Update Outdoor
RECALL: 7,000 ElliptiGo Cycles
ElliptiGo Inc. of Solana Beach, CA recalled about 7,000 of its models in the United States and Canada because the front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard…
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Newest Inductees
Six athletes and sport builders have been elected to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame for their contributions to the sport. Honorees include big mountain skier Scot Schmidt, freestyle pioneer and world champion John Clendenin, 2006 Olympic moguls b
Accell Group Says Prolonged Discounting Will Boost Sales, Thin Margins in 2013
Accell Group told investors last week it expects organic sales will grow in 2013 compared with 2012, despite the fact that many of its dealers are delaying deliveries of new model year bikes until next spring…
Has the Outdoor Industry Found the Golden Goose?
The efforts of three leading outdoor companies from California are leading to more humane practices in the European and Asian food industry…
Heliconia Hires New Film Maker and Marketing Manager
Heliconia, an outdoors TV and WebTV production and distribution company is excited to announce two new full-time members to their team-filmmaker, Kelsey Thompson, and Marketing Manager, Amy Luscombe…
Otis Cleaning System Named Editor’s Choice by Outdoor Life
The Professional Rifle Cleaning System by Otis Technology was recently named Outdoor Life magazine’s Editor’s Choice…
Recreational Boating/Fishing Foundation Reports Marketing Effectiveness
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation announced that its state marketing programs continue to positively affect state fishing license sales and boat registrations…
Bass Pro Shops Stick Marsh Outpost to open in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, located midway between Jacksonville and Miami on Florida's east central coast is the home of a new Bass Pro Shops store…
SecuRam Systems Selects Full-Throttle Communications for Advertising and Marketing Designs
SecuRam Systems has selected full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency Full-Throttle Communications to create advertising and marketing designs for the company’s new product launch at the 2014 SHOT Show…
Gildan’s Branded Division Shatters Growth Targets in Fourth Quarter
Gildan Activewear Inc. blew through its $50 million goal for new retail programs at its Branded Apparel division in fiscal 2013 as retailers loaded up on Gold Toe and Gildan socks and G underwear. The Canadian company expects to place $100 million in addi
Hibbett Sports’ Q3 Profit Declines Despite Comp Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 9 percent due to a shift in the retail calendar but still came in a penny above Wall Street's consensus estimate. Revenues increased 2.5 percent to $208.0 million with same-store sales ahead
Foot Locker Q3 Tops Street Estimate on 4 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings dipped 1.9 percent to $104 million, or 70 cents a share, but still came in ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 66 cents a share. Sales increased 6.4 percent, to $1,62 billion while comparable
Pacific Vector Holdings Closes DNA LLC Acquisition
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in DNA LLC, which owns the Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflexthe skateboarding brands. Pacific Vector had been operating the business since Oct. 2, when it announced the de
MIFA AG Reports Q3 Sales Decline as Dealers Delay Orders
MIFA Mitteldeutsche Fahrradwerke AG, which makes more bikes in Germany than any other company, attributed a 14.5 percent decline in third quarter sales to dealers requesting later deliveries of new model year bikes, a phenomena being reported by many Euro
Industry Aims to Raise $500,000 at 2nd Annual Outsiders Ball
The Outdoor Foundation called on outdoor leaders to attend its second annual Outsiders Ball on the eve of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market next August in Salt Lake City. Thanks to the generous support of sponsoring companies, industry leaders, and Ball atte
