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Is Bike Retail on the Road to Recovery?
Encouraging quarterly results from Fox Factory, Shimano, MIPS, and Thule as well a favorable reports from Circana and PeopleForBikes offers some optimism that the bike industry may be finally moving…
Executive Edition May 13, 2024Tom Ruiz Named GM of Seager
One of the most experienced salesmen in the industry comes out of retirement to help take buzzy Western/surf lifestyle brand Seager to the next level.
News May 13, 2024Rip Curl Shifts Away from WSL Finals Title Sponsorship as Lexus Moves In
The World Surf League said this week Lexus will expand its relationship with the organization to take on title sponsor of the US Open of Surfing and the WSL Finals.
News May 10, 2024Bell, Giro See “Positive Momentum” in Market Share
Cycling brands Bell and Giro continue to make market share gains for parent Vista Outdoor Inc. Eric Nyman, co-CEO of Vista and CEO of Vista’s Revelyst division, called out Bell,…
News May 10, 2024Fox Sees “Positive Momentum” in Market Share
The racing brand is seeing growth among its core base and the lifestyle consumer as parent Vista Outdoor’s board keeps the door open on sale talks with MNC Capital.
Executive Edition May 9, 2024Local Motion Sets Sights on Market Expansion
The Hawaii-rooted brand and retailer’s COO on what’s working in stores and where the business is headed.
News May 9, 2024Black Diamond Turnaround Continues Amid North America Rebound
Signs of progress in Black Diamond Equipment’s turnaround are beginning to peek through as the climbing and mountain brand maintains a laser-like focus on simplifying its business. That’s the update…
News May 8, 2024Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?
With Nike and Adidas looking "tired" on the footwear wall according to analysts, Hoka's expansion into several high volume, national retailers is well timed. But is the brand at risk…
Executive Edition May 8, 2024