Accell’s Currie Bid Marks Major U.S. Expansion
One of Europe's largest bicycle companies, Accell Group N.V., has agreed to acquire U.S. e-bike maker Currie Technologies of Chatsworth, CA. If consummated, the acquisition would represent a major expansion of Accell Group's U.S. presence, which
Liberty Mountain Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Liberty Mountain has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner following its acquisition of competitor Peregrine Outfitters, which had only joined the retailer group last year…
Derby Cycle Reports 25.8 Percent Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
Derby Cycle AG, Germany's largest bicycle manufacturer in terms of revenue, said its fourth-quarter revenue grew 25.8 percent to €36.6 million ($52 mm) based on preliminary figures. The company expects to report revenue for the full 2010/11 fi
Tourism Spending on Recreation and Shopping Slowed in Third Quarter
Direct tourism spending on recreation and entertainment in the third quarter grew at an annual rate of 1.3 percent to reach $89.3 billion, down dramatically from the 10.8 percent surge reported for the second quarter. Direct tourism spending on shopping,
Under Armour Signs Clippers’ Deandre Jordan
Under Armour announced a multiyear partnership with DeAndre Jordan. In his third season in the NBA, Jordan had his best statistical year and played a key role in the resurgence of the Los Angeles Clippers…
Edwin Watts Unveils New Website
In conjunction with the holiday shopping season, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, re-launched www.edwinwattsgolf.com. The new-look e-commerce website offers online shoppers a turnkey shopping solution…
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
Respect Your Universe Signs First Athletic Endorser
RYU (Respect Your Universe), signed UFC Fighter Jon Fitch to an endorsement deal…
Scott Patt Joins Project 7 as Chief Creative Officer
Project 7 has named Scott Patt as its chief creative officer, effective Jan. 2, 2012. Patt worked within the Nike Inc. family from 1997 to 2011…
2XU Appoints Southwest Reps
2XU USA appointed of The Genesis Agency to represent 2XU in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana…
Marquette Backcountry Receives Patent for Snowshoe
Marquette Backcountry has been awarded a US design Patent (#D649611) for their original design of a sliding ski/snowshoe hybrid…
Steve Astephen Joins SDSI Advisory Board
Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI), announced Steve Astephen, founder of The Familie and Principal of Action Sports Management for Wasserman Media Group, will join the SDSI Advisory Board…
Superga Gains Distribution Agreement for China and Hong Kong
BasicNet S.p.A. has signed a three-year agreement – with a renewal option for an additional three years – with Hong Kong-based Electric Sekki Ltd. for the distribution of the Superga brand in China and Hong Kong. The Superga brand will be distributed thr
Worldwide Buying Group Appoints New Camping /Outdoor Buyer
Worldwide Buying Group, based in Kent, WA, announced the addition of Jeff Corey to their merchandising staff. Corey will be responsible for coordinating the Camping/Outdoor/Watersports categories for the 250+ member-owned buying group…
Footwear Store Playmakers Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that Playmakers, Inc. of Okemos, MI has joined the organization as a retail member…
