BRAIN Staff

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November 1, 2012

TRENTON, NJ (BRAIN) — Hutchinson Tire is launching a dealer direct sales program in the U.S. The company's first regional sales rep for the new program is road and track racer Rahsaan Bahati, who will cover Southern California.

Posted in Industry News
November 1, 2012

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News' staff is now working on its annual Industry Directory & Index.

The annual directory lists more than 1,700 companies and non-profit groups serving the industry's retailers. It is a separate publication included with the January issue.

Posted in Industry News
October 31, 2012
BROOKLYN, NY (BRAIN) — Sandy may have wiped out or shut down many bike shops, but it's also a boost in the arm for bike commuting in New York City. With phones and power down, many folks used social media to share information about the situation.
Posted in Industry News
October 30, 2012

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (BRAIN) — Honey Stinger has added several new hires and made some internal promotions. The company said it is experiencing rapid sales growth across all categories.

Posted in Industry News
October 30, 2012

DAVIS, CA (BRAIN) — The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is looking for suggestions and recommendations for candidates for its board of directors. The organization's board has 24 members and will elect eight new directors to replace outgoing directors in December.

Posted in Industry News
October 30, 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC (BRAIN) — Gita Sporting Goods has been named the 2012 Sustainable Small Business of the Year in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The award is given annually as part of the county’s Wipe Out Waste initiative.

Posted in Industry News
October 30, 2012

COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The Unlikely Cyclist is not only Lisa Kanno’s new women’s-specific shop, it is Kanno herself.

Posted in Retail News
October 30, 2012

GRAND JUNCTION, CO (BRAIN) — DT Swiss has shuffled several staff roles and bolstered support for its North American dealers.

Posted in Industry News
October 29, 2012

BELMONT, MA (BRAIN) — Hurricane Sandy has shut down most bike shops and suppliers from North Carolina to Southern New England, as high winds and heavy rain precede the storm's landfall, expected later Monday.

Most shops from Washington, D.C. to Boston are closed, with a few exceptions.

Posted in Retail News
October 29, 2012

ENCINITAS, CA (BRAIN) — San Diego County retailer Ride Cyclery has acquired Pink Peloton, a store that focuses on the women's market. The two stores will co-habitate a new location opening later this week.

Posted in Retail News

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