New Report Highlights Inequity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding
While 12 percent of trips in the U.S. are by bike or foot, 14 percent of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and pedestrians, according to Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report. Yet pedestrian and bicycle projects receive less
New Report Highlights Inequity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding
While 12 percent of trips in the U.S. are by bike or foot, 14 percent of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and pedestrians, according to Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report. Yet pedestrian and bicycle projects receive less
Ski Visits Fall 10.7 Percent at 22 Colorado Resorts
Colorado Ski Country USA’s (CSCUSA) 22 member resorts reported a 10.65 percent decline in skier visitation during the first period of the ski season, defined as opening day of the season through December 31, 2011, compared to the same period last ye
Savage Sports Corp. Closes PE Deal
Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment firm, made a significant investment in Savage Sports Corporation, one of the world’s premier providers of outdoor sportsman products…
Golfsmith to Open 10 Stores
Golfsmith announced plans to open 10 new stores and relocate four existing locations in fiscal 2012. The openings and relocations combined will result in a 17.5 percent increase in square footage…
Bikes Belong Appoints VP of Government Relations
Bikes Belong, the U.S. bicycle industry coalition dedicated to getting more Americans riding bikes more often, named Ivette Rivera as its vice president of government relations. Rivera, who will be based in D.C., begins immediately…
Avia Named Presenting Sponsor of XTERRA
Avia will join forces with XTERRA — the nation's premier off-road triathlon and trail running series — as a Presenting Sponsor in 2012…
Rawlings Overhauls Website
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation introduced its new corporate website (www.Rawlings.com) and mobile-optimized digital platforms…
NBA Launches Healthy Choices Initiative
The NBA tipped off its NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, which will run through Feb. 2. During Live Healthy Week, the entire NBA family — led by the NBA/WNBA FIT Team — will join community members and partners to highlight the importance of healthy living…
Far Bank Hires Hutnak to Bolster Soft Goods Line
Far Bank Enterprises has hired Markus Hutnak as soft goods manager. Hutnak’s brings experience in both technical and fashion apparel, having held positions at Ralph Lauren, Mountain Hardwear and The North Face…
New Era Cap Donates to Support ‘Welcome Back Veterans’ Initiative
New Era, the official on-field cap provider for Major League Baseball, has partnered with Bourget's Bike Works, Inc. and Diamond Custom Cycles to build a one-of-a-kind Bourget Python Super Stretch dubbed 'MLB Stars & Stripes'…
JC Penney to Revise Pricing Methods and Limit Promotions
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is shifting to a three-tier pricing model in a bid to improve shopper experience. Going forward the department store operator will offer everyday, regular prices; month-long values on seasonal items; and best prices on clearance
RECALL: 2,070 Nitto Handlebars
Euro Asia Imports of La Crescenta, CA, The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, CA and Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, NM are voluntarily recalling about 2,000 bicycle handle bars in the United States and 70 in Canada because they can break w
Prince Expands Collaboration with IMG Academies
Prince Sports, Inc. and IMG Academies announced an enhanced renewal of their long-standing relationship that calls for Prince to establish a flagship, first of its kind, advanced tennis innovation facility on site at IMG Academies, set to open in 2012…
Clean Bottle Featured on Shark Tank
Clean Bottle, the water bottle that unscrews at both ends for easy cleaning, received an offer to invest $60,000 from billionaire, Mark Cuban, on the season Premier of ABC's Shark Tank. Clean Bottle owner David Mayer teamed up with his biggest suppor
