East Coast Cycle Supply to Distribute Mountain Cycle
East Coast Cycle Supply, the bicycle importer, has partnered with Mountain Cycle, the mountain bike specialist. ECCS plans to expand Mountain Cycle sales of its full line of mountain bike frames to Independent Bike Dealers across the US and Canada…
East Coast Cycle Supply to Distribute Mountain Cycle
East Coast Cycle Supply (ECCS), the bicycle importer, has partnered with Mountain Cycle, the mountain bike specialist. ECCS plans to expand Mountain Cycle sales of its full line of mountain bike frames to Independent Bike Dealers across the US and Canada.
Bionicon Demo Center Opening
BIONICON Bicycles has relocated its headquarters and is opening a Demo Center in Wofford Heights, California in the Kern River Valley…
Shoe Carnival Achieves Slight Earnings Gain Despite 6.4% Comp Decline
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the second quarter slid 3.7% to $152.8 million from $158.5 million as comps declined 6.4%. Earnings inched up 0.5% to $982,000, or 8 cents per diluted share, from $977,000, or 8 cents, a year ago…
Li Ning’s Sales Run UP 32.4% in First Half
Li Ning Group Ltd., the Hong-Kong based athletic sportswear firm, reported revenues grew by 32.4% to RMB4,051.9 million ($593.5 mm) in the first six months of the year. Accounting for 92.2% of the total revenue, sales of the LI-NING brand grew by 24.5% to
Genesco Posts Q2 Loss on Retail Comp Sales Declines
Genesco Inc. reported net sales were $335 million for the second quarter ended August 1 compared to $353 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2009. Comparable store sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 decreased by 8%. Comparable store sales in t
Ecco Names New COO and CFO
Ecco promoted Dave Quel to the position of chief operating officer of Ecco USA. Martin Klitgaard will also join Ecco USA as the new CFO and Claus Ipsen will assume a role on the Supervisory Board of Ecco USA, and become an advisor to the USA Management Bo
Lincoln Canoe and Kayak Launches Maine Kayak Source
In their first major move under new ownership, Lincoln Canoe & Kayak has created Maine Kayak Source (MKS). MKS will be the exclusive U.S. distribution network for Lincoln products as well as a trio of premier Quebec paddling brands: Borealdesign, Maelstr
Mountain Khakis Named to Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Company List
Mountain Khakis was recently ranked among America’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies” on the 2009 Inc. 500 register…
Helly Hansen Promotes Turner to VP Sales in U.S.
Helly Hansen promoted Brent Turner to vice president of sales for the U.S. market. Brent joined Helly Hansen as the key account manager in the company’s Seattle office in November 2008…
Quiksilver and Roxy Enter into Optical Licenses
A&A Optical has announced an agreement with Quiksilver Technical Division, headquartered in Hossegor, France, to be the exclusive supplier of Quiksilver and Roxy ophthalmic eyewear throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico…
EMS Launches Commuter Consciousness
Eastern Mountain Sports teamed up with NuRide, a commuter rewards company, to reward individuals who undertake 'Commuter Consciousness' when they reduce emissions by carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking, telecommuting and taking public transp
RCG Lands Aussie Merrell Distribution Rights
The Australian company, RCG Corporation has been awarded the Australian rights to distribute the Merrell brand of outdoor, comfort, active lifestyle, performance footwear and apparel under an agreement with Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the owner of Merrell
Vail Resorts Taps Kercher-Pratt as VP, Chief Marketing Officer
Vail Resorts, Inc. said Heidi Kercher-Pratt was promoted to vice president and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Kercher-Pratt fills the role recently vacated by Derek Koenig. Kercher-Pratt joined Vail Resorts in 1996 as an assistant in the
Sport Supply Sees Cost Reductions Boost Fiscal Fourth Quarter Profits
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported sales dipped 2.3% in its fourth quarter ended June 30, to $59.7 million from $61.1 million a year ago. Earnings rose 27.7% to $2.3 million, or 18 cents a share, from $1.8 million, or 15 cents, a year ago…
