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Mavic sales up 16 percent in final months of 2014
HELSINKI (BRAIN) — Mavic’s worldwide sales were up 16 percent in the final months of 2014, capping an 8 percent increase for the year in Amer Sports’ cycling division.Sales in Amer’s cycling division —...
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Santa Cruz introduces new carbon 'cross bike and hardtail
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz is launching a pair of new carbon bikes and framesets, the Stigmata cyclocross model and the Highball hardtail.StigmataThe Stigmata is a carbon 'cross frame with...
View ArticleKent gets Walmart manufacturing award
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (BRAIN) — Kent International has received one of Walmart's 2014 Supplier of Excellence in U.S. Manufacturing awards. According to the retailer, the award recognizes individual vendors'...
View ArticleDorel names Adam Ingrao vice president of key accounts
WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Dorel Sports has promoted Adam Ingrao to the position of vice president of key accounts. Ingrao will be responsible for product assortment, sales and marketing across the...
View ArticleShimano joins NAHBS as show sponsor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BRAIN) — The North American Handmade Bicycle Show announced this week that Shimano has signed on as a sponsor for next month's show.This year, Shimano is working with several bike...
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Miami's Two Wheel Picker moves to larger spot
MIAMI (BRAIN) – Two Wheel Picker bike shop in Miami has moved into a larger location with better visibility. The new location is 20 percent larger than the old one.The new space allows Two Wheel Picker...
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Selle Royal uses new memory foam technology in new saddles
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Selle Royal is introducing two new saddles this season that are padded with Slow Fit Foam, a memory foam with slow recovery properties that molds to the rider's body.The...
View ArticleFred Clements: Independents battle Internet and rising costs - in many...
A blog by the NBDA's executive director.Editor’s note: Fred Clements is the executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on...
View ArticleGarmin fitness sales surge in Q4; overall revenue up 9 percent for 2014
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Surging fourth-quarter fitness sales — led by activity tracking products — helped Garmin Ltd. offset losses in its automotive/mobile and outdoor divisions to close 2014 with a 6...
View ArticleCTS opens training center in Mexico City
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — CTS is opening its first training center outside the U.S. with a new operation in Mexico City. The company, founded by Chris Carmichael, said it plans additional...
View ArticleHaro Bikes hires branding agency, plans 'complete rebrand' for mountain bike...
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Haro Bikes has brought on a Southern California branding and advertising agency, The Creative Bar, for a complete rebrand of their mountain bike line. The Creative Bar has...
View ArticleQBP named U.S. distributor for Five Ten
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products will distribute Five Ten off-road cycling shoes starting in March.QBP will ship a full range of men's, women's and kids' Five Ten shoes, featuring...
View ArticleK-Edge adds FE Sports for Australian distribution
BOISE, Idaho (BRAIN) — K-Edge has signed FE Sports for its Australian distribution."K-Edge has had great success partnering with both Garmin and GoPro distributors," said Tim Kelley, the brand's global...
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Giordana launches new website with dealer locator
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Giordana Cycling apparel launched an entirely new website, GiordanaCycling.com, this week.The new site allows visitors to search through products, find the closest Giordana...
View ArticleSommerville Sports Cyclewear opens Australian distributor
BROOKLYN (BRAIN) — Sommerville Sports Cyclewear is now available in Australia via Melbourne-based distributor C4U Sport. C4U Sport will offer Sommerville's complete cycling and triathlon custom apparel...
View ArticleStrider announces four-event Championship Series
RAPID CITY, S.D. (BRAIN) — Strider Sports International Inc. has announced the dates and locations for its 2015 Strider Championship Series, a national racing series for children. hese family-friendly...
View ArticleRetailers, do you monitor your store's Yelp ratings?
Choices Yes, and we will reply to reviews Yes, but we do not reply We are aware of Yelp, but we do not monitor it regularly What is Yelp? Yes, and we will reply to reviews 33% (45 votes) Yes, but we do...
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Industry veteran Beverly Barr retires - again
PHOENIX, Ariz. (BRAIN) — Industry veteran and life-long cyclist Beverly Barr has recently retired after helping to shepherd Pivot Cycles' credit and collections department through the company's first...
View ArticleClub Ride expands fat bike focus in 2015-16 winter clothing line
KETCHUM, Idaho (BRAIN) — Club Ride Apparel is expanding its 2015-2016 Fall-Winter line to further embrace fat biking, the company said.It will be the third season that Club Ride has offered items...
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Clean Energy Patch delivers caffeine boost through the skin
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — XEP, Inc. is introducing a skin patch designed to deliver a natural caffeine boost to athletes.The Clean Energy Patch contains homeopathic ingredients that the company said "create...
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