Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009
Dutch cycling group Accell Group N.V. saw full year sales increase 6.0% to €572.6 million ($736.0 mm) in 2009, including 5% organic growth from ongoing product. Growth was driven by demand for electric bikes, bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories.
Crazy Creek Hires New England Rep
Crazy Creek Products, Inc. said Steve Schneider of Schneider Sales Associates has joined the Crazy Creek sales team. Schneider will represent Crazy Creek with dealers in the New England area, including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rh
Cloudveil Founder Resigns
Cloudveil’s Co-Founder and President Stephen Sullivan has resigned following the recent sale of the brand. As reported, Spyder Active Sports last week sold the outerwear firm to Windsong Brands LLC, a private equity firm based in Westport, CT.
Lower Price Points Dominate Golf Apparel Market According to December Golf Datatech Apparel Market Reports
In the December, 2009 edition of its Golf Apparel Market Reports, independent research firm, Golf Datatech, LLC, found that the $0-$49.99 price range made up the majority of sales for both men’s and women’s on- and off-course golf apparel.
Wenger Opens First U.S. Store
Wenger has opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000 square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…
Head Sees Racquet Sports the Lone Bright Spot in 2009
Preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show sales declined across all four divisions at Head N.V. – winter sports, racquet sports, diving and licensing…
Member-Hosted Fundraisers Generate $40,000 for Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance organized special promotions with 15 member companies at the January Outdoor Retailer trade show that raised $40,000 during the four-day event…
Sturm, Ruger Sees New Products Help Bolster Q4
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. said sales of new products and a strong December boosted results for the fourth quarter of 2009 despite tough comparisons against a year-ago period that saw revenues and earnings spike amidst speculation about an anti-gun agenda
Columbia Taps VF Exec to Head Mountain Hardwear
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Topher Gaylord as president of its wholly-owned subsidiary Mountain Hardwear, Inc. Gaylord, formerly president of 7 For All Mankind, will be responsible for product creation, global sales and marketing of Mountain
New Legislations, Rulings Point to Loosening Gun Laws
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a legislation enacted by Congress recently will change the rules governing possession of firearms on National Wildlife Refuges…
Orange21 Eyes Brand Growth
With a 15 year pedigree in action sports related eyewear with its SPY Optic brand, Orange21 has defined itself as a top-selling leader in both design and quality of product while establishing a position as an authentic participant in the culture of Action
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association, Adidas, and Champs Sports announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide b
New Balance to Sponsor NSSF Outdoor Nationals Event
New Balance announced an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) in the Outdoor Nationals event, renamed the New Balance Outdoor Nationals…
Champion Seeing Double-Digit Growth
Champion brand sales have grown double-digits over the past four years and the brand is now at $1.5 billion in annual sales…
Dillard’s Returns to Profitability
Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…
