The Bike Cooperative to Press Vendors on Internet Pricing
The Bike Cooperative, which provides marketing, buying and other services to hundreds of independent bike dealers (IBDs), has tasked its Member Product Committee with developing an Internet Pricing Policy that it will ask all vendors to follow. The policy
Volkswagen of America Signs on as Title Sponsor of Sea Otter Classic
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has signed on as title sponsor of the Sea Otter Classic, North America's largest cycling festival. The event, which takes place April 19-22 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey, CA, is now the Volkswagen Sea Otter
Garmin to Face Intense Competition in Sports and Fitness Category
Garmin will face much more competition in the market for wearable sports and fitness activity sensors in coming years as a new generation of devices collect and automatically share data online, according to a new research study. Competition from athletic
Skullcandy Swings to a Profit as Sales Jump
Skullcandy, Inc., the maker of headphones, earbuds and gaming headsets targeting the action sports and outdoor space, reported fourth quarter net sales increased 29.0 percent to $83.4 million, with domestic net sales increasing 27.0 percent, international
Yakima Makes Two Marketing Hires
Yakima has hired Ashley Williams as marketing manager, and Jenna Fallon as digital & e-commerce manager…
Woolrich Names Donna Fitch as Men’s Merchandising Director
Woolrich has named Donna Fitch as director of men's merchandising. Fitch joins Woolrich from Dickies where she was men's general manager…
Native and Costa Power A.T. Cross Sales in Q4
A.T. Cross Company said sales at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, reached $12.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, a 12.0 percent increase compared to last year. COG sales grew 19.8 percent to
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…
SGMA Names Ron Rosenbaum as SVP, Marketing and Business Development
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) appointed Ron Rosenbaum to its management team. As SGMA’s senior vice president of marketing & business development, Rosenbaum will provide direction and oversight to marketing, fundraising, membe
RECALL: 296 Atherton Pro Handlebar Stems
Shimano Corp. is recalling nearly 300 mountain bike handlebar stems it distributed in North America because the bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider t
Report: Tennis Players More Strategic Around Purchases
According to a report from the Tennis Industry Association, more than three-fourths of frequent tennis players have become more strategic in how they buy things, thinking more about how their purchases will fit into their lives…
Puma to Investigate Shootings Outside Cambodia Factory
At least three striking garment workers were wounded by gunshots Monday while protesting outside their factory in southeastern Cambodia. The factory is Taiwanese-owned and makes footwear for the Puma brand, according to the Phnom Penh Post newspaper. Puma
Competitor Group Buys Second D.C. Marathon Event
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), a San Diego-based media and event promoter in the active lifestyle industry, acquired Nation’s Triathlon and disclosed a multi-year partnership with Washington Sports & Event Management, LLC (WSEM)…
Iconix Forms India Joint Venture
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Reliance Brands Limited, a part of the Reliance Industries Group, the largest private sector company in India, announced the formation of a joint venture company in India. The partnership marks the next step in a global expan
