SGB Update Outdoor
Specialized To Host Camber Outdoors Event Thursday
Specialized Bicycle Components will host the women’s networking event at its headquarters on Thursday, October 20.
Canada Goose Opens Toronto Flagship
The 4,500-square-foot flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the brand’s first store in its hometown and will offer the largest variety of Canada Goose product anywhere in the world.
Bike Shipments Decline Continued In September
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) data published by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News show bike shipments off 8 percent in the first three quarters of the year.
New Registration System, New Data Coming For SIA
SIA President Nick Sargent in a letter also announced that the organization had parted ways with NPD for its retail data reporting.
RECALL: 1,300 Dynafit Khion Ski Boots
Salewa North America Inc. recalled about 1,300 Dynafit Khion boots after reports of the ski/walk mechanism malfunctioning, upper cuff separations and cracking.
Pinarello Cycling Brand Up For Sale, Louis Vuitton Owner A Potential Buyer
Pinarello, the Italian cycling company dating back to the early 1950s, confirmed reports that the brand is looking to sell.
Shred And Slytech Select PR Agency Of Record
The designers and producers of helmets, eyewear and body protection have partnered with Salt Lake City-based SOAR Communications to handle their public relations and brand communications.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Names VP Of Marketing
The mountain resort promoted former VP of Product and Business Development Tom Feiten to the role.
Mountain Khakis Previews Denver Location
For the coming holiday season, the lifestyle apparel brand will open a 600-square-foot preview store in Denver’s Larimer Square from November 17 through year end.
Spacecraft Team Adds KC Deane
The multi-sport athlete has created content this year across the continent with the likes of photographers Grant Gunderson and Paris Gore.
Wolverine Trims Sales Outlook For Year
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported earnings improved slightly in the third quarter, in line with expectations. The company, however, now expects full-year sales to come in at the lower end of its guidance range due to a “tepid” environment.
Sporting Goods Store Sales Rise Modestly In September
Sales at sporting goods stores increased 1.4 percent seasonally adjusted over the previous month, and decreased 0.4 percent unadjusted year over year.
Up For Sale, K2 Sports Turns Its Attention To Marketing And Organization
Valerie Long was named marketing manager – K2 Skis & Skates, Dan Mayers was promoted to marketing department coordinator, and Adam Harkness stepped in as the new social and digital media strategist.
Western Mountain Resorts See Winter Bookings Growth
Advance winter bookings were up 8.9 percent through September 30, according to Denver-based DestiMetrics.
CSG Names Three Global VPs
The new executives will manage product, engineering and marketing for CSG, which owns Cannondale, GT, Sugoi and other premium cycling brands.
