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Amazon Third-Party Sellers Post Record Holiday Sales
Amazon reported independent businesses selling on Amazon surpassed $4.8 billion in worldwide sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, an increase of over 60 percent from last year.
Kitzuma Launches Bike Delivery Service
A team of cycling industry logistics veterans is rethinking the way bikes are shipped with its brand Kitzuma Cycling Logistics. The over-the-road shipping service, officially launched December 1, offers a dock-to-door, box-free, ready-to-ride bike delivery service nationwide.
Kathmandu Holdings CEO To Resign
Kathmandu Holdings announced the planned resignation of Group CEO Xavier Simonet. The New Zealand-based owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz also reported a 72 percent hike in sales in the first quarter ended October 31.
Employees Of Channel Islands Surfboards To Buy Company From Burton
Burton Snowboards has agreed to terms for the sale of Channel Islands Surfboards brand to CI Surfboards LLC, which is led by Britt Merrick and comprised of senior members of the Channel Islands management team, employees and team riders.
Recall: Santa Cruz Bicycles
About 2,900 bikes from Santa Cruz Bicycles sold in the U.S. are being recalled. The recall involves the Nomad 4a Aluminum model.
National Sales Manager, Head/Tyrolia USA, To Retire
Head/Tyrolia USA announces the retirement of Mike Poole, national sales manager, Rental Products, effective January 15, 2021.
Dick’s SG To Test New Outdoor Concept
Dick’s Sporting Goods confirmed it will be testing a new outdoor-themed concept called Public Lands with two locations scheduled to open in former Field & Stream stores in 2021.
REI To Open New Store
REI Co-op will open a new store in Mechanicsburg, PA in fall 2021, marking the Co-op’s fifth location in the state.
Camping World To Acquire Paul Sherry RV In Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Paul Sherry RV, located in Piqua, OH.
Dick’s SG’s Q3 Earnings Surge On 23 Percent Comp Gain
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported earnings in the third quarter ended October 31 jumped more than four-fold as same-store sales climbed 23.2 percent. Brick & mortar same-store sales increased double-digits, the best performance since going public nearly two decades ago, while e-commerce sales expanded 95 percent.
Patagonia Appoints Environmental Action & Initiatives Director, EMEA
Patagonia has hired Beth Thoren to the position of Environmental Action & Initiatives Director, EMEA.
CMCBrands, Pacific Teaze Announce Alliance
CMCBrands and Pacific Teaze announced a strategic brand partnership that includes shared logistics, distribution and merchandising. This cooperation focuses on leveraging operational efficiencies to grow both organizations.
Outdoor Research Appoints New President
Outdoor Research announced a new leadership structure with industry veteran Roger Barton taking the helm of the company.
ATRA Survey: Healthy Interest In Trail Running Amid Pandemic
A survey from the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) of more than 2,500 trail runners found only one-quarter of respondents have spent less time running trails since the start of the pandemic. Three-quarters of respondents have sought out new trails for at least some of their runs. Only two percent of respondents have not run on trails in the past nine months.
Ecco Outdoor Adds Rep Coverage
Ecco has added sales rep groups in four key territories to further expand its business in the outdoor and athletic specialty category. The announcement follows the appointment of Erik Walcott as global head of specialty sales.
