NPD: Lack of Consumer Excitement for Holiday Shopping Season
The NPD Group released the results of its survey of consumer holiday buying intent, which confirms that this holiday shopping season could be just as challenging for retailers as last year, because consumer shopping excitement remains chilly. While 68% of
InterBike Attendance Numbers Are In
Interbike concluded Tuesday the 14th, after five days of bike-related business. The annual trade show, which showcases the latest in cycling products and trends, attracted bicycle retailers, manufacturers, media, celebrities and industry advocates and aff
Burton Taps Nike for VP of Global Sales
Burton has hired Amy Buckalter as the Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company's sales division, which includes the Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Gravis and Analog brands. In her new role, Amy will head the global sales team, direct Burton'
Cannondale Bike Factory Improvements to Result in 52 Job Cuts
Improvements implemented at Cannondale's Bedford, Pennsylvania bike factory are expected to increase productivity while simultaneously reducing labor costs and increasing production flexibility. The changes, instituted by Cannondale senior managemen
Brand Equity Outweighs Marketing Efforts in Golf Club Game
When it comes to ranking golf club brands, both in terms of company profile and the clubs they sell, the golf-playing public often pays little heed to the brands' marketing efforts. This conclusion was developed as a result of a nationwide study by
180s Sponsors Baltimore Running Festival
180s, LLC announced its second year participating as a sponsor in the Baltimore Running Festival scheduled to take place on October 18, 2003 in downtown Baltimore. 180s will distribute 2000 complementary NALGENE water bottles filled with Deer Park water
Golf Town Canada Acquires Golf Surface Inc.
Golf Town Canada has become significantly
larger through the acquisition of Golf Surface Inc., a major regional golf retailer within Quebec. Through this transaction, Golf Town will double the number of golf superstores it operates in the important Montre
Volkl Imports Skiwear Line
Volkl Sport America will launch a technical performance outerwear line in the US for the Winter 04/05 season.The collection will be positioned in the mid to high-end range of the market…
NSAA Launches WinterKids
The National Ski Areas Association has entered into a partnership with WinterKids, a non-profit organization that encourages winter recreation among children, to
promote and distribute the WinterKids National Outdoor Learning Curriculum…
OR Announces Base Camp Location
On the heels of Outdoor Retailer announcing plans for a “Backcountry Base Camp” at Winter Market 2004, OR has released further details surrounding the event. The inaugural Backcountry Base Camp will be held in the Brighton Backcountry in Utah’s Big Cotto
Karbon Inks Sponsorship Deal With Kosir
Schure Sports Inc./Karbon has renewed a longterm sponsorship with Dejan Kosir, 2003 World Snowboard PGS (Parallel Giant Slalom) Champion…
Commerce Department Retail Numbers for September Clouded by Slow Auto Sales
According to the latest figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department, September retail sales in the GAFS category, which includes most general merchandise categories, increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted from August, and jumped 6.9% from the same period
Huffy Q3 Earnings Jump 222% on 28.6% Sales Increase
Huffy Corporation reported that net income for the third quarter of 2003 was $2.9 million or $0.18 per common share, compared to earnings of $0.9 million or $0.08 per common share for the same period last year. Net sales for Q3 increased 28.6% to $106.7 m
SGMA Report Outlines Key Outdoor Trends
Fields, forests and mountains are the real playgrounds for millions of Americans, if you ask those who like fishing, camping, hunting, and hiking. For many people, those activities are considered the “big four” in the outdoor industry. But participants
Timbuk2 Taps Valvano to Lead Sales Effort
Timbuk2 Designs has hired Mike Valvano as Vice President of Sales. Valvano is an outdoor industry veteran who most recently spent four years at Mountainsmith where he was instrumental in helping the company launch award-winning backpack and sleeping bag
