Black Diamond Expands Fritschi Distribution to Canada
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. will become the primary distributor for Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings products in Canada, with full transfer of the distributorship expected by May 2012. As a result, Black Diamond Equipment will manage distribution of the alpin
Orange 21 Losses Triple on 33 Percent Sales Increase
Orange 21, Inc., maker of Spy branded sunglasses and goggles, reported net sales increased by $2.3 million, or 33 percent, to $9.2 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2011. Losses more than tripled as the company boosted marketing of the Spy bran
SmartWool Extends Partnership with USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, has extended its partnership with SmartWool, as its official sock provider. As a part of the partnership…
Esprit Hires Adidas Exec to Head China
Holly Li, currently vice president and general manager North China for Adidas AG, will take over as CEO of Esprit´s Chinese operations as of Feb. 1, 2012, according to a statement from Esprit…
Accell Group Reiterates Guidance Despite Europe’s Bike Glut
Accell Group reiterated its forecast for higher sales and net profit in 2011, despite the uncertain economic outlook in much of Europe and continued discounting. Europe's largest bicycle company said profits from the sale of Derby Cycle stock would m
Genuine Innovations Acquired by ITW
Innovations in Cycling, which does business as Genuine Innovations, has been acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc. in a transaction that closed Oct. 31 and was led by Chris Auerbach of Accessories Marketing, Inc. (dba Slime)…
Crocs Accuses Walgreen Of Copying Shoe Designs
Crocs Inc. has sued Walgreen Co. with a patent suit Friday in Colorado federal court, according to law360.com. The lawsuit accuses the retailer of blatantly ripping off its distinctive footwear designs…
Tamara Mellon Leaves Jimmy Choo To Start Her Own Brand
Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo’s founder and Chief Creative Officer, and Joshua Shulman, the brand’s CEO, announced their joint resignation…
White Sierra Names New Rep Agency
White Sierra Inc. said Granite Marketing Inc. has begun serving its dealers in the Rocky Mountain region and Southern Central states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas…
OIA VantagePoint: October Outdoor Product Sales up 7.0 Percent
Outdoor Industry Association released its October OIA VantagePoint Monthly Trend Report, which reveals that outdoor product sales in October grew 7.0 percent to $735.3 million. Apparel and hardgoods sales were boosted by a record early snowstorm in the No
OIA VantagePoint: October Outdoor Product Sales up 7.0 Percent
Outdoor product sales in October grew 7.0 percent to $735.3 million, according to the latest OIA VantagePoint Monthly Trend Report. Apparel and hardgoods sales were boosted by a record early snowstorm in the Northeast. The increase was in sharp contrast t
Messner, DiGiulian to Emcee OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards at OR
Reinhold Messner and adidas Outdoor athlete and 2011 climbing champion Sasha DiGiulian will kick off the OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards ceremony at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market at the Capitol Theater. OIA will accept nominations online for the person, g
Russian e-Commerce Site Raises $1.4M
Heverest.ru, an online Russian retailer for sport amenities, leisure and travel goods, has attracted further external investment of $1.4 million, according to a press releases issued by the company…
Crocs Opening Three Concept Stores
Crocs, Inc. will open three new concept stores this week in Mall of America in Bloomington, MN; Barton Creek in Austin, TX and Streets at Southpoint in Durham, NC…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sales Rise 9.3 Percent in Third Quarter
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 29 increased by 9.3% to $1.2 billion due primarily to a 4.1% increase in consolidated same store sales and the opening of new stores. Same store sales rose 3.8% at Dick&#
