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Takala takes over leadership of Amer's apparel business as Wauters leaves

January 19, 2016

HELSINKI (BRAIN) — Amer Sports Corporation announced Tuesday that president and CEO Heikki Takala is assuming direct responsibility for the company's apparel business unit and its Arc'teryx brand.

Posted in International

Strider announces 2016 toddler race series dates

January 19, 2016

RAPID CITY, S.D. (BRAIN) — Strider Bikes has three locations and dates confirmed in its 2016 Strider Cup, a national Strider Bike racing series for toddlers and children.

Posted in Industry News

Jagwire names QBP its exclusive US distributor

January 19, 2016

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Jagwire has announced that Quality Bicycle Products will serve as its exclusive distributor in the United States.

Posted in Industry News

Former CSG exec heads global sales at Specialized

January 18, 2016

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Jeff McGuane has joined Specialized as the company's global sales and market development leader. McGuane most recently was the CEO of One Industries, a supplier of protective gear, helmets, gloves, graphics, hard parts and race wear for motocross and mountain bikes.

Posted in Industry News

Rolf Prima Built on Demand program offers 8 color combinations

January 18, 2016
An all-red wheel combination.

EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Rolf Prima has introduced a Built on Demand Program that allows customers to customize almost everything about the look of their wheels.

Posted in New Products

TBI and Slowtwitch.com name Top 50 US multisport retailers

January 18, 2016

ANAHEIM, Calif. (BRAIN) — Triathlon Business International and Slowtwitch.com have announced the Top 50 Multisport Retailers in the U.S.

Posted in Retail News

CABDA Expo sold out, Jeff Koenig to deliver keynote

January 18, 2016

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — The Chicagoland Area Bicycle Dealers' Association has sold out of exhibitor space for its upcoming trade show, which is Feb. 3-4.  CABDA also announced Monday that Jeff Koenig, the former owner of Big Poppi Bikes in Kansas, will deliver the inaugural breakfast keynote presentation at the expo.

Posted in Industry News

KHS distributing Funkier Bike Apparel

January 18, 2016

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — KHS is now distributing Funkier Bike Apparel to U.S. IBDs.

Posted in Industry News

Zeitbike hires Matthew Feier as sales rep for Western Colorado

January 18, 2016

VENTURA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Zeitbike has hired Matthew Feier as its sales rep for Western Colorado, a territory the company described as "left of the Rockies."

Posted in Industry News

Matthew Smith named national sales manager at Orbea

January 18, 2016

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BRAIN) — Orbea has promoted Matthew Smith to national sales manager.

Posted in Industry News

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