SGB Update Outdoor
Cycling and Public Transport Advocates Unite in Europe
The European Cyclists’ Federation and International Association of Public Transport joined forces to double the shares of trips cycling and public transport carry in Europe by 2025…
OIWC Names Two Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has elected Steve Meineke, president of Keen Footwear, and
Layne Rigney, senior VP of global sales at CamelBak, to its board of directors…
Royal Robbins Names Michael Millenacker CEO
Michael Millenacker has rejoined Royal Robbins as its new CEO, effective immediately, according to Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., a New York-based private equity firm…
Nike Supports SHAPE America
Nike is supporting Shape America’s launch of 50 Million Strong by 2029, a national initiative and call-to-action for all schools in the U.S. to have well-designed health and physical education programs that provide opportunities for students to meet
Confluence Outdoor Reshuffles U.S. Sales Leadership
Confluence Outdoor said Canadian Field Sales Director Kevin Henderson has assumed leadership for its sales operations in the western U.S. as part of a plan to accelerate growth of its independent specialty business…
Zumiez Q2 Results Trigger Dour Q3 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported same-store sales declined in the fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 1 and that the trend accelerated in through August. Gross margins and income also fell as the retailer had to mark down seasonal items more aggessively than anticipate
Quiksilver Receives Court Approval for $175 Million DIP Financing
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved a variety of First Day Motions related to its voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring. Collectively, the orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court on eith
E-bikes to Command More Space at Interbike
Though they remain hard to find in independent bicycle dealer (BD) showrooms, e-bikes will be more prevalent on the floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas during Interbike next week thanks to the continue leadership of two European compa
Zumiez Sales Declines Trigger Review of Fall Plans
Zumiez Inc. reported a slowdown in sales in the fiscal second quarter accelerated in August and prompted an intense review of its fall merchandising plans…
Bern Unlimited Appoints New Bike Sales Leader for US
Bern Unlimited appointed bike industry veteran Jeffrey Cavicchi to lead U.S. sales efforts in its bike category…
Greenpeace Latest Detox Report Exaggerates Impact of Technical Outerwear
A recent review of the world's 3,000 known poly-fluorinated chemicals indicates the outdoor industry's use of the chemicals likely did not contribute significantly to their presence in snow and water at 10 remote locations tested by Greenpeace e
SFIA Summit Puts Spotlight on Youth Sports Experience
While some kids become coach potatoes due to preoccupation with digital devices, video games or TV, many are increasingly led there due to frustrations finding their way onto the playing field. The challenges facing youth sports participation took center
Lululemon’s Solid Second Quarter Overshadowed by Outlook
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that came in ahead of internal expectations and slightly raised its outlook for the year. But shares still came under pressure as its third-quarter guidance came in sharply below Wall Street’
Dick’s SG Seeing Momentum Online and at Field and Stream
At the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ chairman and CEO, elaborated on the growth potential and underlying drivers online and at Field & Stream. Stack said that from 2010 to 2014, the company’s
EU Pegs Annual Cost of Counterfeit Sporting Goods at Euro 500 Million
Counterfeiting of sports equipment costs Europe's sporting goods industry €500 million a year, according to a study released Thursday by a branch of the European Union…
