New product : New Stand Up Paddle Hydration System

By Josh Sprague - October 25, 2013

For Immediate Release

Orange Mud is proud to have a thorough review by the Outdoor Minded Mag on the new HydraQuiver SUP SIP, the latest in Stand Up Paddle Board focused hydration. The SUP SIP is a leg mounted hydration system that keeps you well balanced, hydration at quick reach, and your shoulders free during excercise. Read the review here! SUP SIP Review.

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Our philosophy at Orange Mud is very simple, make the most efficient, well crafted, American made gear. Our design team has spent years competing in adventure racing, ultras, mountain bike racing, trail running, marathons, Ironman’s and some awfully fun outdoor adventures. Years of training for these events has often left us searching for the next best thing, but many times it’s just not there. So we figure someone has to make it, why not us? The HydraQuiver™ series of packs crosses the trail, ultra, marathon and SUP hydration lines. The Transition & Seat Wrap™, a multi-function wrap that keeps your towel from falling off when changing into workout gear, then protects your car seat from sweat and grime after a good workout. All of our products are made and/or assembled in the USA.

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Business news : Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Results

Net sales rose to $238.5 million, up from $229.0 million in prior-year quarter;

Sales driven by snowmobiles and side-by-sides;

North American retail sales increased 17 percent versus year-ago quarter;

$1.70 EPS in second quarter versus $1.80 a year ago;

Company maintains full-year sales and earnings outlook for fiscal 2014

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – October 24, 2013 –  Arctic Cat Inc., (NASDAQ: ACAT) today reported net earnings of $23.4 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to prior-year net earnings of $25.0 million, or $1.80 per diluted share. Net sales in the quarter were $238.5 million, up from net sales of $229.0 million in the same quarter last year.

Commented Claude Jordan, Arctic Cat chairman and chief executive officer: “We had strong double-digit sales gains in side-by-sides and snowmobiles that led to record second-quarter sales, on top of a record prior-year period. However, ATV sales in North America and Europe fell short of our expectations in the quarter, and the lower volume reduced our profitability.”

Jordan added: “We are maintaining our full-year outlook for fiscal 2014, but expect a challenging second half of the year. Arctic Cat posted outstanding performance in the fiscal first quarter, which is reflected in first-half sales growth of 6 percent and earnings up 7 percent. We anticipate continued strong dealer demand for side-by-sides and snowmobiles, and the new Wildcat models that we expect to introduce in our fiscal second half. In addition, we continue to focus on operational excellence and cost controls that will enhance our efficiency and profitability.”
Arctic Cat plans to introduce two new Wildcat pure-sport side-by-sides in November, as well as the Wildcat 50 Trail model in the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter.
Arctic Cat’s fiscal 2014 second-quarter financial results compared with the prior-year quarter:

• Net sales grew approximately 4 percent, led by contributions from the Wildcat and Prowler HDX side-by-sides, and snowmobiles.
• North American retail sales increased 17 percent from the prior-year quarter, with retail sales gains in ATVs, side-by-sides and snowmobiles.
• Gross profit margins were 25.9 percent compared to 28.0 percent in the prior-year quarter, due to product mix, Canadian currency impact, and increased sales incentives driven by double-digit retail sales increases in the ATV/side-by-side business. Including the lower-margin Yamaha sleds that Arctic Cat is supplying, combined with the Canadian currency impact, Arctic Cat expects fiscal 2014 gross margins to be approximately 80 basis points lower than the prior year.
• Operating expenses rose slightly to $25.4 million versus $25.3 million. The company continued to increase investment in research and development, which was up 29 percent from the prior-year quarter, to ensure a strong pipeline of new products and technologies, while maintaining strict cost controls.
• Operating profit was $36.3 million versus $38.8 million in the year-ago quarter.
• Cash and short-term investments totaled $40.1 million, up $16.1 million versus the same quarter last year. The company had no debt.

For the six months ended September 30, 2013, Arctic Cat’s net earnings rose 7 percent to a record $28.8 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $27.0 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. The company’s year-to-date net sales increased 6 percent to $359.3 million versus net sales of $340.3 million in the year-ago first six months.

Business Line Results

ATVs/Side-by-Sides – Sales of Arctic Cat’s all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-sides increased 4 percent to $72.7 million, up from $69.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to strong orders for the Wildcat X and the four-seat Wildcat 4 pure sport side-by-sides.

Said Jordan: “Our side-by-side business performed well in the 2014 second quarter, with continued strong growth in our Wildcat and Prowler HDX models in North America and international markets outside of Europe. However, second-quarter sales of ATVs in North America were lower than we anticipated, combined with ongoing economic headwinds in Europe, both of which contributed to single-digit increases in our ATV and side-by-side sales to dealers. On the retail side, we saw strong double-digit sales gains for our ATV and side-by-side business in the fiscal 2014 second quarter, due to consumer demand for our new products. As a result of lower wholesale and higher retail sales, our ATV dealers now have an improved inventory position that should translate into increased dealer orders going forward. Additionally, with the new side-by-side models that we intend to launch in our fiscal third and fourth quarters, we anticipate solid performance in the second half of the fiscal year.”

Arctic Cat remains focused on further increasing its ATV/side-by-side business as a percent of total sales. The company anticipates that this business will exceed 50 percent of total company sales for the fiscal 2014 full year. During fiscal year 2013, 45 percent of sales were in the ATV/side-by-side segment, up from 39 percent the previous year. The company continues to advance its growth strategy through new product introductions and international expansion.

Since entering the sport side-by-side segment with the Wildcat only a year and a half ago, Arctic Cat has rapidly extended its Wildcat line and now offers: Base and Limited models; the four-seat Wildcat 4; and the high-horsepower Wildcat X and Wildcat 4X. Further, the company has announced that it plans to begin shipping a 50-inch wide, trail-legal Wildcat in late fiscal 2014. With a narrower stance, the 50-inch Wildcat will allow riders access to authorized ATV trails, making it a versatile option for consumers.

Snowmobiles – Snowmobile sales in the fiscal 2014 second quarter increased 5 percent to $135.4 million, up from $128.6 million in the prior-year quarter.

Commented Jordan: “We are pleased with consumers’ early season retail response to our 2014 model year snowmobile line-up. In addition, our expanded relationship with Yamaha continues to proceed smoothly. We expect to begin shipping a larger number of snowmobiles to Yamaha in our 2014 fiscal third quarter.”

For the 2014 model year, Arctic Cat launched 10 snowmobiles, including the all-new ZR 6000 El Tigre high-performance sled, and new snowmobile engine options from Arctic Cat and Yamaha through an engine supply agreement. Arctic Cat also introduced its first designed and built snowmobile engine, the 6000 C-TEC2, which is a powerful, lightweight and fuel-efficient 2-stroke that enables the company to enter the large 600cc snowmobile market segment that now accounts for 18 percent of the snowmobile industry.

Parts, Garments & Accessories – Sales of parts, garments and accessories (PG&A) in the fiscal 2014 second quarter totaled $30.4 million, down 1 percent compared to $30.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Strong growth in parts and accessories was offset by lower garment sales. Arctic Cat expects its PG&A business to grow in the remainder of fiscal 2014 through further expansion of its Wildcat accessories offerings.

Fiscal 2014 Full-Year Outlook
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, Arctic Cat is maintaining its sales and earnings guidance, but is targeting the lower end of the guidance range. The company continues to expect earnings in the range of $3.27 to $3.37 per diluted share, an increase of 13 percent to 17 percent over prior-year earnings of $2.89 per diluted share. The company anticipates sales in the range of $754 million to $768 million, an increase of approximately 12 percent to 14 percent versus fiscal 2013.

Arctic Cat’s fiscal 2014 outlook includes the following assumptions versus the prior fiscal year: core ATV North American industry retail sales flat to up 5 percent; side-by-side North American industry retail sales up 15 percent to 25 percent; snowmobile North American industry retail sales flat to up 3 percent; Arctic Cat dealer inventories, excluding new products, flat to up 10 percent; achieving slightly lower operating expense levels as a percent of sales; and increasing cash flow from operations. The company expects gross margins to decrease by approximately 80 basis points, due to additional Yamaha snowmobiles that will be built in Arctic Cat’s factory and, to a lesser extent, the Canadian currency impact. Most of the Yamaha gross margin impact will be experienced in the fiscal 2014 third quarter, as Arctic Cat ships a large number of Yamaha snowmobiles.

“Based on our first-half results and prospects for the balance of this fiscal year, we remain confident that we will achieve another year of increased sales, record earnings and enhanced shareholder value in fiscal 2014,” said Jordan. “We continue to expect our growth to be fueled by a strong pipeline of innovative new products and technologies, further market share gains in the growing side-by-side segment and greater operating efficiencies.”

Conference Call
A conference call is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. CT (10:30 a.m. ET) today. To listen to the live call, dial 877-941-9205. The webcast may be accessed through the investor relations section of www.arcticcat.com/corporate. In addition, a telephone replay will be available through October 31, 2013, by dialing 800-406-7325, passcode 4646664#.

About Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat® brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Its common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.arcticcat.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for certain forward-looking statements. The Company’s Annual Report, as well as the Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company’s press releases and oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. The words “aim,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements including statements related to our fiscal 2014 outlook, business strategy and product development. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: product mix and volume; competitive pressure on sales, pricing and sales incentives; increase in material or production cost which cannot be recouped in product pricing; unexpected delays in the introduction of new products; changes in the sourcing of engines; interruption of dealer floorplan financing; warranty expenses and product recalls; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; product liability claims and other legal proceedings in excess of reserves or insured amounts; environmental and product safety regulatory activity; effects of the weather; general economic conditions and political changes; interest rate changes; consumer demand and confidence; and those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013, under heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ARCTIC CAT INC.
Financial Highlights
(000s omitted, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended										Six Months Ended
			September 30,										September 30,
			2013					2012					2013					2012
Net Sales
Snowmobile & ATV Units			$	208,076				$	198,274				$	306,990				$	289,227
Parts, Garments & Accessories				30,449					30,756					52,303					51,114
Total Net Sales				238,525					229,030					359,293					340,341
Cost of Goods Sold
Snowmobile & ATV Units				157,748					146,000					235,656					221,556
Parts, Garments & Accessories				19,103					19,000					32,803					32,276
Total Cost of Goods Sold				176,851					165,000					268,459					253,832
Gross Profit				61,674					64,030					90,834					86,509
Operating Expenses
Selling & Marketing				12,116					12,018					19,110					18,825
Research & Development				6,286					4,867					11,568					9,345
General & Administrative				7,019					8,391					15,430					16,465
Total Operating Expenses				25,421					25,276					46,108					44,635
Operating Profit				36,253					38,754					44,726					41,874
Other Income (Expense)
Interest Income				7					4					16					17
Interest Expense				(37	)				(62	)				(40	)				(82	)
Total Other Income (Expense)				(30	)				(58	)				(24	)				(65	)
Earnings Before Income Taxes				36,223					38,696					44,702					41,809
Income Taxes				12,858					13,737					15,869					14,842
Net Earnings			$	23,365				$	24,959				$	28,833				$	26,967
Net Earnings Per Share
Basic			$	1.75				$	1.90				$	2.17				$	2.06
Diluted			$	1.70				$	1.80				$	2.10				$	1.95
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic				13,379					13,152					13,297					13,106
Diluted				13,726					13,828					13,718					13,852
								September 30,
Selected Balance Sheet Data:								2013					2012
Cash and Short-term Investments								$	40,074				$	23,993
Accounts Receivable, net									105,071					88,640
Inventories									171,174					144,736
Total Assets									381,072					318,536
Short-term Bank Borrowings									0					0
Total Current Liabilities									174,739					152,181
Long-term Debt									0					0
Shareholders’ Equity									201,857					163,731

			Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
			September 30,												September 30,
Product Line Data:			2013				2012				Change				2013				2012				Change
Snowmobiles			$	135,425			$	128,599			5	%			$	157,999			$	146,586			8	%
All-Terrain Vehicles				72,651				69,675			4	%				148,991				142,641			4	%
Parts, Garments & Accessories				30,449				30,756			-1	%				52,303				51,114			2	%
Total Sales			$	238,525			$	229,030			4	%			$	359,293			$	340,341			6	%

Source: Arctic Cat Inc.

Arctic Cat Inc. / Timothy C. Delmore, 763-354-1800 / Chief Financial Officer
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PadillaCRT / Shawn Brumbaugh, 612-455-1754 / shawn.brumbaugh@padillacrt.com

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business news : Amer Sports ( Salomon, arc'teryx, Wilson, atomic,Mavic, suunto, Precor ) Has Strong Third Quarter

Amer Sports grew sales 7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms and held margins in the quarter ended Sep. 30, despite a shift in peak Winter Sport deliveries into the fourth quarter that caused it to burn through more cash.

The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor brands, reported sales reached €608.9 million ($807 mm), up 1 percent in adjusted currency terms terms compared with the third quarter of 2012. Gross margin slipped 30 basis poins to 45.0 percent. Earnings before income taxes reached €82.5 million ($109 mm), or 13.5 of sales, which was flat with a year earlier.

Net cash flow after investing activities was a negative €119.3 million ($158 mm), compared with a negative €78.1 million in 2012.

For the nine months ended Sept. 30, Amer Sports reported net sales were €1.48 billion ($2.0 bn), up 6 percent from the comparable period in 2012. Gross margin was 44.3 percent, up 10 basis points while EBIT reached €90.2 million ($119 mm), down from €91.7 in the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2012. Net cash flow after investing activities was a negative €101.4 million compared with a negative €24.9 million.

Debt increased to 79 percent of assets from 73 percent at the ended of the third quarter in 2012.
 “We continued our performance improvement in Q3 and delivered strong broad based growth, despite the challenging trading conditions and significant currency fluctuations,” said Heikki Takala, president and CEO. ”Our topline momentum was logically driven by solid double-digit growth in our strategic focus areas Apparel and Footwear, Emerging Markets, and Business to Consumers. The good momentum continued also in Suunto and Fitness which both grew at double-digit rate. Importantly, we also saw first signs of rebound in Team Sports behind a normalization of the baseball market inventory situation. In Winter Sports Equipment our delivery peak is later than last year, hence the slight decline in Q3. I’m overall pleased with our business progress. We stay the course and continue executing with confidence.”

Amer Sports said it expects the trading environment to remain challenging for the balance of the year. Net sales growth in local currencies is expected to meet at minimum the company’s long-term annual 5 percent growth target, while EBIT margin – excluding non-recurring items – is expected to improve from 2012. The company will continue to focus on softgoods growth, consumer-driven product and marketing innovation, commercial expansion and operational excellence.

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Retail news : O’Neill opens its first Hong Kong flagship store LCX Tsim Sha Tsui

23 October 2013, Hong Kong – O’Neill, the original Northern Californian surf, snow and lifestyle brand is proud to announce the opening of the first Hong Kong flagship store in LCX, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The 1,800-sqr foot store is located in the zone famous for fashion and lifestyle.

This unique store features elements inspired by founder Jack O’Neill’s house in Santa Cruz California. These elements mixed with deep natural tones, emphasize the O’Neill brand and its values of authenticity, progression, unconventional spirit and joy. With white and wood as the key colour tones, the white tiled wall sits well against the stone grey flooring, adding a rawness and originality to the space.

Tiled walls with the Original logo and metal wall units with rear lighting, are both examples of where authenticity meets progression. The distinct shades of wood on display and warm lighting bring style and simplicity to the overall design. The combination of materials utilised for this store give the customer a feeling of Santa Cruz and a great shopping experience. One could picture themselves in the heart of Jack’s hometown close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk.

“The Original Since 1952” Heritage and Art Exhibition

When Jack O’Neill first pioneered the world’s first wetsuit and opened the first surf shop in 1952, he set the wheels in motion for O’Neill to become not only the first name in the water, but also one of the most forward-thinking and innovative brands in the game. For more than 60 years Jack O’Neill has stayed true to the lifestyle he loves, Jack’s perseverance and the love for exploring and enjoying nature, propelling O’Neill to become the industry pioneer.

The Original Since 1952 heritage and art exhibition will be held to celebrate the official launch of O’Neill flagship store Hong Kong and spotlighting Jack’s boundless vision. This creative showcase will feature artwork from overseas such as Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFettridge, Mark Penxa, Jim Philips Jnr etc. These and other works were showcased as part of the 2012 Innovation Art Tour and have travelled the globe.

We are proud to have as part of this exhibition 10 local artists. From the renowned artist Simon Birch, to influential artist Jay FC, photographer Paul Tsang, member of the band LMF Prodip Leung, graphic designer Rex Koo, singer/songwriter Ryan Hui, Sam Chan@ Outsignlab, top surfer/artists Blackboy and Sai Sai, and singer songwriter Yukilovey. They have each created their own interpretation in the form of Jack O’Neill, celebrating his love of innovation and pioneering.

In addition to the incredible artworks, the exhibition will feature innovative wetsuits from 6 decades, as well as heritage art, advertising and the evolution of the brand.

In celebration of the launch, two of O’Neill’s world class athletes will travel from overseas to appear. “Big Wave” surfer and adventurer Mark Mathews and” Snowboarding Superstar” Seb Toots will travel from Australia and Canada respectively to be part of this huge occasion.

Ten local artists, photographers, designers and surfers share “The Original” spirit

About “The Original Since 1952” Exhibition

“The Original Since 1952” will be exhibiting at the first O’Neill Hong Kong store at LCX and LCX Oasis 1 from 23 Oct 2013 to 3 November 2013. All local artists’ work will be up for auction in mid-November (details to be announced soon). The money raised will be donated to Hong Kong Clean Up and AquaMeridian Conservation & Education Foundation, in continuation of O’Neill’s vision.

About O’Neill – “The First Name in the Water”

Jack O’Neill invented the first wetsuit in the 50s; he later opened the doors to the world’s very first surf shop on the San Francisco great highway in 1952. He moved the surf shop to Santa Cruz, California in 1959 – home to some of the best cold-water waves. Continuing to provide innovative products and breaking new frontiers, Jack was soon rewarded with soaring sales, and O’Neill became “The first name in the water”.

O’Neill’s passion for sports has made his business expand from surf wear to snow wear and youth lifestyle brand. Today, O’Neill stores can be found in most major cities – USA, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. This Autumn/Winter 2013, the brand is proud to announce the opening of the first retail store in LCX, Hong Kong, bringing their originality and innovative products to Hong Kong. This is part of a broader strategy of launching the brand in China and accelerating growth in Asia.

About AquaMeridian Conservation & Education Foundation (ACE)

Founded by Ms. Sharon Kwok in March 2013, AquaMeridian Conservation & Education (ACE) Foundation is a registered non-profit organization with a mission to engage the public in conservation issues and environmental protection activities. ACE is presenting school talks, seminars, and conducting educational activities throughout Hong Kong, as we believe that education is the key to our planet’s sustainable future. Please contact info@aqua-meridian.comfor more information.

About The Hong Kong Clean Up

Having engaged over 100,000 citizens in cleaning up over 350,000 kg of trash and now in its 13th year, Ecovision’s Hong Kong Cleanup Challenge (HKcleanup.org) is firmly established as a well-loved and vital part of the Hong Kong event landscape. Its aim is to educate, empower and advocate on the subject of waste reduction in support of a cleaner, healthier future for Hong Kong and the planet. For more information, please contact - info@hkcleanup.org

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Business people : Patagonia, Inc. Promotes John Collins as New Vice President of Global Sales

VENTURA, California. (October 24, 2013) – Patagonia Inc., the outdoor apparel company, formally announces today the strategic promotion of John Collins as the company’s new Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately.

As vice president of global sales, Collins will provide strategic vision, leadership, and sales expertise in directing Patagonia’s sales strategies both domestically and abroad through the company’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels in Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific, Latin America and North America.

Collins will act as a key partner to Patagonia’s marketing, product and development teams who continue to develop innovative products in an environmentally responsible manner. In this role, Collins will report to Casey Sheahan, Patagonia’s chief executive officer. Reporting directly to Collins includes Patagonia’s vice president of global retail, vice president of global e-commerce, senior director of global wholesale, and Patagonia’s general managers for Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

“Collins has proven over the years to be a highly effective manager who has built great teams and grown sales year after year,” notes Casey Sheahan, Patagonia’s chief executive officer. “This new structure will enable Patagonia to better integrate strategic development of sales globally and throughout the channels so that the Patagonia customer has a satisfying experience and relationship with our company, in any medium, anywhere in the world.”

Collins brings 20 years of sales experience to this new role, having served as Patagonia’s vice president of the America’s and Asia Pacific for the last three years. Prior to that role, Collins served as Patagonia’s vice president of North American sales.

Collins holds an undergraduate degree from Skidmore College and an MBA from The University of Southern California. He is an avid fly fisherman and skier, but currently enjoys chasing his three year old son around the orchards of Ojai, California when he is not at work.

About Patagonia
Patagonia, Inc., based in Ventura, California, is a leading designer and retailer of core outdoor, alpine, fly fishing, snow, surf and sport-related apparel, equipment, footwear and accessories. The company is recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism, contributing over $55 million in grants and in-kind donations to date. Incorporating environmental responsibility into product development, the company has, since 1996, used only organically grown cotton in its clothing line. The company’s entire product line is recyclable through its Common Threads Partnership. The Footprint Chronicles® microsite at patagonia.com/us/footprint explores the company’s environmental and social footprint.

Contact: 
Jess Clayton, 805-667-4755, jess.clayton@patagonia.com

Business news : Dainese D-Store opens in India

With car sales plummeting, Europe would it be losing its status as a priority market ? Everything leads to believe and it is not Dainese who say otherwise . For several major players , the hi pass through Asia and South America.

The information may seem trivial but it is indicative of a major change in the world of two wheels : Dainese invests in the Indian market . And not through the back door because the company will open a store in the center of a business district in the Indian city of Bangalore. And this is apparently only the beginning. Motorcycle market : A Passage to India ?

Federico Minoli , CEO of Dainese , the rise of India is clear: "When I came to India there a few years ago there was a lot of motorized two-wheelers , but it was mainly to utilities . Today in India , we see more and more high-end machines brands , particularly among young people. We decided to establish ourselves in this market. " And to capture this clientele, Dainese has decided to create 10 shops in the country.

The first will open in Bangalore, a city of over 8 million people gathering many companies in new technologies. The first D-Store India will have a surface of 100 sqm in the heart of the "business district " . This type of situation is a first for the brand. This equates to an open D-Store in the center of Paris La Defense district . "We are the first major brand [ motorcycle ] to move here and we will do everything possible to get an advantage ," says Minoli .

With this strategy openly pointed to the so-called emerging countries , Dainese shows that the trend lately interview with the installation of manufacturers like Triumph or Harley- Davidson in the same countries (India and Brazil) is less a fad than a real groundswell . It will get used to , if Germany and France are still - for now - very important markets for Dainese , Europe is no longer the center of the world on two wheels Premium . Federico Minoli leaves no doubt about it : "We have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and development of products specifically created primarily for the Indian and Brazilian markets . "

Source: Deccan Herald through lequipement.fr

Mobile app : Nautilus Inc. Launches Bowflex® SelectTech® Trainer App

Customized, Instructor Led Programs Make Training At Home More Effective & Motivating Than Ever

Vancouver, Wash.October 23, 2013: Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), a leader in innovative home fitness equipment, has launched a series of customizable, trainer-led workouts that are fun, motivating and tailored to all fitness levels. 

The Bowflex SelectTech Trainer is a free, interactive strength and cardio-training application. The app includes Standard Workouts, Six Week Programs and Quick Workouts that provide total body training regardless of time or skill level. The interactive experience is tailored to help users meet their fitness goals, and master new moves, while music selections from their favorite playlist or album keep them motivated throughout the workout.

“Along with being a first for our company, The Bowflex SelectTech Trainer app is another example of our continuing commitment to making fitness achievable for everyone. By creating a digital experience we are providing them with tools that will help them reach their fitness goals well after the sale,” said Bruce Cazenave, CEO of Nautilus, Inc. “This app is one more way we can combine a gym quality workout with the convenience and comfort of being at home. It even works for those who don’t already own a Bowflex product.”

The Bowflex SelectTech app allows users to track workouts, monitor progress and connect with an online fitness community. The free workouts, including Crazy Core, Integrated Fitness and workouts targeted for specific muscle groups, are all custom-designed for use with the Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells, but can also be used with any free weight system.

The top selling Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells are available in two models. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells range from 5 to 52.5 pounds, and Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells range from 10 to 90 pounds. Both models combine more than a dozen sets of separate free weights into a revolutionary, space saving design.

The app is free to download from the iTunes® App Store and includes additional purchase features for advanced workouts. The Bowflex SelectTech app is compatible with iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch®.

For more information visit: www.bowflexselecttech.com/app

About Nautilus Inc.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., Nautilus Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is a global fitness products company providing innovative, quality solutions to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio including Nautilus®, Bowflex®, Schwinn® and Universal®, Nautilus, Inc. markets innovative fitness products through Direct and Retail channels.

Websites: www.nautilusinc.com, www.bowflex.com, www.treadclimber.com, www.corebody.com and www.bowflexinsider.com.

Media Contacts:
Julie Mallory / Nautilus Inc./ (360) 859–2688 / jmallory@nautilus.com
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Kali Bean / The Hoffman Agency / (503) 580-4645 / kbean@hoffman.com
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Investor Relations Contact:John Mills / ICR, LLC / (310) 954-1105

Retail news : US, SUN DIEGO SIGNS LEASE TO OPEN A NEW STORE IN THE HISTORIC TWIN INN BUILDING IN CARLSBAD

Carlsbad, CA (OCTOBER 17, 2013) - Sun Diego Boardshops is proud to announce that they have entered into a lease for a new store in the historic Carlsbad Twin Inn building. Their intention is to uphold its history and character since they thoroughly understand the significance of ?this building to the city of Carlsbad.

Sun Diego gave a big thanks the owners of the Twin Inn for their confidence in Sun Diego to occupy this amazing building. Sun Diego is a local, family owned and operated business that has based it's headquarters in Carlsbad for the last 15 years and has only recently moved its headquarters to Vista.

Over the last 32 years, they have organically grown their business to 9 locations throughout San Diego County. Depending upon season, Sun Diego employs over 200 people and has employed 1,000's of San Diegans throughout the years, including many students working their way through college.

As the Carlsbad Premium Outlets Center has decided not to re-new the lease of Sun Diego's current store in favor of a tenant with a national presence, Sun Diego has been in pursuit of a new location in Carlsbad to not only continue to serve their loyal customers in the area, but to assure the employment of approximately 35 valued individuals as well.

Carlsbad is an incredible community with a deep surfing heritage. Sun Diego has the utmost admiration for that heritage, as well as the history of the Twin Inn building. It is their intention to help tell that story at this new store location.

Sun Diego has been supporting surfing and skating and the communities that they do business with for over 30 years, and they hope to do so for many years to come Sun Diego is currently working out a lease with a restaurant to share the building with them, and hopes to be able to share some more specific details soon.

“We deeply care about Carlsbad, and it is our intention to help create synergies between the existing businesses in the downtown area and the new Sun Diego store. We are looking forward to working with the shop owners in the area to complement and help one another to grow all of the businesses in downtown Carlsbad." - Pete Censoplano, VP Of Operations at Sun Diego Boardshops.

Sun Diego Boardshops has 9 San Diego County locations, specializing in southern California active lifestyle and youth culture. They constantly strive to give our customers a rewarding in-store and on-line experience, and their approval is Sun Diego's highest priority.

Sun Diego Boardshops has received numerous awards and accolades over the years including the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association's (SIMA) Women's Retailer of the Year in 2008 and Retailer of the Year in 2005. Sun Diego has also been voted Best Surf Shop 8 times by the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll.

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New products : Fischer Introduces Next Generation Vacuum Fit Technology in Alpine Ski Boots for Winter 13/14

Auburn, NH (October 23, 2013) – Lingering thoughts of last season’s boot pain still got you down? Fischer Sports has the answer and is once again pushing alpine ski boot technology to the next level by introducing next generation Vacuum Fit technology.  For winter 2013/14, Fischer Vacuum Fit boots feature Ultralon liners with a lycra-neoprene toebox, plus additional last width sizing to increase custom fit capabilities and warmth in all boot models across the Vacuum Fit family.

Fischer’s Vacuum Fit technology was a worldwide sensation last year. Fischer Vacu-Plast material enables for the first time a completely anatomical adjustment of the full boot shell and liner with a quality never reached before.

“Until Vacuum Fit technology was introduced recently, the progression of Alpine ski boot technology was a little stale,” says Fischer Sports Director of Alpine Marketing and Product, Matt Berkowitz.  “With the new Ultralon liner and improved toebox, Vacuum Fit boots are going to adapt better to wider feet, while increasing warmth. We now truly have a customizable boot for every level of skier.”

“Park and pipe skiing is extremely tough on our bodies,” says Fischer athlete Joss Christensen.  “It’s crucial to have a boot that allows me to have the absolute most control over my skiing, while still being comfortable. Vacuum Fit boots are the answer.”

Fischer Vacu-Plast Revolutionary Features:

• Thermoformable at 80 Celsius with Fischer Vacuum Fit process
• Less weight (-15 %)
• Vibration damping better than conventional PU
• Temperature stability from +20C to -20C degrees. Twice as stable as conventional PU
• Adaptive last: the shell adapts to the shape of your foot by up to +/- 5 mm according to foot width/shape
• Adjustable Forward Lean: the forward lean of the boot can be adapted from 14 – 17 degrees according to skiing ability

For Winter 13/14 Vacuum Fit is available in 13 Fischer ski boot models: Ranger 12 Vacuum, Ranger Pro 13 Vacuum, Ranger 11 Vacuum, RC4 PRO 150/130 Vacuum, RC4 140 Vacuum, RC4 100 JR Vacuum, RC4 130 Vacuum, RC4 110 Vacuum, Hybrid 12+ Vacuum, Hybrid 9+ Vacuum, Hybrid W 10 Vacuum, Hybrid W 8+ Vacuum and the Trinity 110 Vacuum. New last width sizing is 95, 98, 101, and 103mm.

Visit www.fischersports.com to learn more about new products and the company.

About Fischer Sports

Looking forward to its 90th anniversary, Fischer Sports to this day has retained its identity as an independent, family business. Founded in 1924 by Josef Fischer, who began making handcarts and sleds in a barn, Fischer Sports has become successful on an international scale through a symbiosis of tradition, pioneering and technological advancement. Today Fischer Sports is a full-range supplier for both Alpine and Nordic skiing equipment and have made it their mission to offer the many different types of skiers more than just an outstanding product, but sophisticated technology and design that allows them to have an unforgettable skiing experience.

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New product : Giro Releases the Combyn Helmet With A New Product Specific Landing Page

October 21; Santa Cruz, California-
Answering the demands of the next generation of skiers and snowboarders, Giro® is now shipping the CombynTM helmet and is accompanied by a new product specific landing page. The new website landing page brings together the backstory behind the R&D on the Combyn from Giro product designers, athlete stories and seamless compatible goggle lockups like the Giro Onset & Blok while introducing visitors to Giro’s ski and snowboard team riders through a unique collection of athlete photos and videos.

“We designed the new Combyn helmet for park and pipe riding where repeated impacts are the price of progression,” said Giro Sr. Vice President Greg Shapleigh. “Giro is uniquely positioned to match snow sports’ rapid progression with equally advanced protection while maintaining the style that shows our core mission as a sport design company. And, it’s with that same enthusiasm that we launch this new landing page to align our riders’ stories with the product story.”

The Combyn employs a patent-pending, impact-absorbing liner made with dual density Vinyl Nitrile (VN) foam. The liner features two distinct layers of foam that allow the helmet to manage both high- and low-energy impacts across a wide range of temperatures. Unlike traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) or expanded polypropylene (EPP) helmet liners, the VN material is soft and flexible. When matched with a proprietary shell material, originally developed for football and hockey helmets, the result is a helmet that delivers a comfortable and flexible fit with unmatched durability.
Key Features:

• Soft Shell Construction (Flexible, Durable & Comfortable)
• Dual Density Vinyl Nitrile (VN) liner
• Fit KitTM Pad System
• 8 Super CoolTM Vents & Stack Ventilation
• Removable Goggle Retainer
• Compatible with all Giro goggles and aftermarket Giro audio systems
• Compliance CE EC1077
• MSRP $120
• Available Now at giro.com/combyn

About Giro sports : 

Giro Sport Design, founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1985, Giro Sport Design develops new ideas to enhance the ride. Since creating the first lightweight, high-performance helmets for cycling and snowsports, we have maintained a strong focus on products that enhance the feeling of freedom and independence that riding brings to life. As the leader in the design, fit and engineering of products that complement the body, Giro is the first choice of riders worldwide.

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