Skyya Communications Wins 'Best Industry Campaign of the Year for Consumer Products' for Re-Launch of Iconic Indian Motorcycle Brand
Marketwire - Wed Apr 09, 1:16PM CDT
Skyya Communications, a high-touch boutique strategic communications agency with a fresh and innovative approach to serving the public relations and marketing needs of businesses ranging from stealth start-ups to challenger brands and global public companies, today announced that the Agency has been awarded two prestigious awards by the Minnesota Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); "Best Industry Campaign of the Year for Consumer Products" and "Best New Product Campaign with Budget over $100,000." Both awards recognize Skyya for its campaign to re-launch the Indian Motorcycle brand in 2013 on behalf of Polaris Industries, Inc. Skyya, a Minneapolis-based, award-winning agency with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, received top honors over finalists consisting of several of Minnesota's largest global agencies during the PRSA's 36th Annual Classics Award ceremony held on April 3.
Don't Take Kandi (Advice) From Strangers
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 07, 11:00AM CDT
Kandi Technologies isn't exactly a household name, even for investors who are up to speed on publicly traded plays on alternative energy and electric cars. A big reason for Kandi's obscurity is that it toils away in China. Another reason for...
Consumer Goods Companies Announce Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Appointments - Analyst Notes on BorgWarner, Polaris, Unilever, Coty, and Gentherm
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 07, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), Polaris Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PII), Unilever NV (NYSE: UN), Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), and Gentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ: THRM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Analyst Radar on Consumer Discretionary Equities -- Research on Caesars Entertainment, Diamond Resorts Intl., Polaris Industries, and Mattel
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 03, 7:52AM CDT
The trading session on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,573.00, up 0.24% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,276.46, up 0.20%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.29% higher at 1,890.90. The gains were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session higher. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index finished the day at 524.02, up 0.67%, whereas the index has fallen by 0.91% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: CZR), Diamond Resorts International Inc. (NYSE: DRII), Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) and Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT). Free technical research on CZR, DRII, PII and MAT can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Polaris Schedules First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Business Wire - Wed Apr 02, 11:17AM CDT
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, and will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day to discuss the results.
Polaris Acquires Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 2:15PM CDT
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Kolpin Outdoors, Inc., a privately held, Wisconsin-based company that develops branded and private label powersports accessories. Committed to innovation and growth, Kolpin is a leading aftermarket accessory brand delivering purpose-built and universal-fit Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) accessories and outdoor lifestyle products. This acquisition adds Kolpin to Polaris' growing parts, garments and accessories (PG&A) business. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Polaris Takes Camp RZR to the United Arab Emirates
Business Wire - Fri Mar 28, 3:44PM CDT
Polaris(R) Industries Inc., (NYSE: PII), the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, is showing off its RZR vehicles in the United Arab Emirates. Camp RZR UAE takes place March 28 through March 29, 2014 in Dubai, UAE. The United Arab Emirates is home to some of the world's best sand dunes, making it the perfect place to hold the event outside of North America.
Polaris Enters 10-Year Exclusive Partnership with Boy Scouts of America
Business Wire - Thu Mar 27, 8:02AM CDT
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles (ORVs), today announced the company has entered a 10-year, exclusive partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, the largest youth organization in the U.S., to provide all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (SxS) and safety equipment to select Boy Scout camps across the country.
The Violent Forces Facing Harley-Davidson Inc and Polaris Overseas
Ben Popkin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 26, 5:38PM CDT
Over the past three years heavyweight motorcycle registration in Europe has declined from 328,500 bikes in 2011 to 281,800 in 2013. This presents a problem for companies like Harley-Davidson and Polaris Industries which each produce and sell...
Winnebago CEO Upbeat About Economic, Industry Trends
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Mar 24, 12:36PM CDT
Like a lot of companies that deal in big-ticket purchases, Winnebago Industries has seen a rapid improvement in business over the past couple of years. The Forest City, Iowa-based manufacturer of motor homes and recreational vehicles has run off...
How Harley-Davidson Plans to Bring in New Riders With Its Low Riders
Ben Popkin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 10:00AM CDT
Harley-Davidson recently unveiled two new motorcycles, the Low Rider and SuperLow 1200T, completing the company's largest new model release in its 110-year history. With Project RUSHMORE and Street models also being released in the past six months,...
This Motorcycle Maker Is Surging Through Seasonality
Ben Popkin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 13, 11:31AM CDT
Harley-Davidson 's touring motorcycle sales experience strong seasonal fluctuations due to the nature of bike riding. To adjust to this seasonality, the company has begun implementing surge manufacturing to be more flexible. With competition like ...
Look for Shares of Polaris Industries to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.69% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 12, 5:31PM CDT
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Indian Motorcycle Announces 'Two-Wheel Salute for a Hometown Hero' Contest to Celebrate America's Local Heroes
Marketwire - Mon Mar 10, 12:50PM CDT
Indian Motorcycle(R), America's first motorcycle company, today announced "Two-Wheel Salute for a Hometown Hero," a contest that encourages community members across the nation to nominate their local heroes to salute their heroism and possibly garner nationwide recognition. Indian Motorcycle will honor the three selected finalists with a one-year VIP loan of one of the all-new Indian Chief motorcycle models.
After an Earnings-Related Sell-Off, Can Arctic Cat Ride Record Snowfall to a Rebound?
Robert Hanley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 04, 1:16PM CST
Recreational-vehicle manufacturer Arctic Cat has been riding a multi-year rebound in the domestic recreational-vehicle market to new heights, powering a strong five-year run for its stock price. Sadly, that upward trend experienced a minor setback...
Polaris Debuts 2015 Snowmobile Lineup
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 6:40PM CST
Celebrating 60 years as a respected leader in the snowmobiling industry, Polaris' commitment to innovation strikes again. The 2015 snowmobile lineup features the all-new AXYS(TM) platform, designed to deliver unmatched handling and performance, along with two new long-track INDY models for exceptional on-and off-trail riding. The 2015 sleds were introduced this week during Polaris' dealer meeting at Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev.
3 Risks Affecting Polaris Industries Inc.
Ben Popkin, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 03, 7:31AM CST
Polaris Industries had a successful 2013; its sales increased 18% and its research and development pipeline delivered several new products. But operating in the powersport and motor vehicle markets has specific risks that affect the company and its...
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Exciting Indian Motorcycle Owner News and Celebrations at Daytona Bike Week 2014
Marketwire - Thu Feb 27, 1:32PM CST
Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, today announced its event calendar for Indian Motorcycle owners at Daytona Bike Week 2014, which takes place March 8-15 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Owners of models past and present -- from 1901 to the all-new 2014 Indian Chiefs -- are invited to join Indian Motorcycle in a series of special activities, and receive VIP treatment throughout the week.