OutsidePR Adds Account Manager, Creates VP Position
OutsidePR brought back Devon (Sibole) Malizia as an account manager and promoted Jess Smith to a new position as the company’s first vice president.
NBDA Acquires Barnett Bicycle Institute
The National Bicycle Dealers Association has purchased the 30-year-old professional mechanics school from its founder John Barnett.
Duluth Trading Reports Strong Traffic
Net sales grew 27.4 percent in the quarter ended July 31 thanks to continued heavy spending on television and digital advertising and store openings.
Gander Mountain Adds Store In Colorado
Gander Mountain will hold opening festivities for its new store in Parker, CO for four days starting on September 15.
SylvanSport To Double Manufacturing Footprint
Strong demand for the Brevard, NC company’s outdoor adventure trailers prompted it to begin work on the project with local and state officials a year ago.
Icon Health And Fitness Promotes SVP Of FreeMotion
Icon Health and Fitness promoted Dan Toigo to SVP of Icon Health and Fitness and Managing Director of FreeMotion Fitness.
Shimano America Takes On Lazer Sport Sales
A week after acquiring the Belgian helmet and eye wear company, Shimano Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary has taken over its distribution in the United States and Canada.
Shoes.com Appoints New President
Bradley Wilson most recently served as general manager at Expedia, in charge of the Travelocity business.
Cherokee Global Brands Sees Q2 Profits Slide
Cherokee Global Brands, which recently acquired the Flip Flop Shops chain, reported a slight decline in earnings in the second quarter as sales for its Cherokee brand were hurt by the transition of the brand out of the Target chain.
Zumiez Reports Q2 Loss
Same-store sales fell 4.5 percent, but both the loss and comp drop were above guidance.
Rocky Brands CEO Resigns
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that Mike Brooks, chairman of the board of directors, has been appointed interim chief executive officer following the resignation of David Sharp as president and chief executive officer.
Does Pro Cycling Really Matter to IBDs?
Yes, say representatives of USA Cycling, SRAM and the Cannondale-Drapac Cycling team, who will address the topic at Interbike amid disappointing road bike sales.
Lochte And Team Suspended, Medal Funding Stripped
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming jointly issued a suspension of U.S. Olympic Swimming Team members Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and James Feige.
First Woman To Run Boston Returns For 50th Anniversary
Kathrine Switzer, the woman who made history by running in the 1967 Boston Marathon when it was a male-only event, will mark the occasion’s 50th anniversary by running the 121st iteration of the race.
Christy Sports Heads For The Cascades
The Colorado-based retailer acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated of Bellevue, WA, including Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
