Industry News

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the registration of the Ranger Trek trademark, which Trek Bicycle had opposed.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (BRAIN) — After 45 years in business, Pace Sportswear closed at the end of last month, the result of declining sales following the pandemic.

DULUTH, Ga. (BRAIN) — Fox Factory announced Wednesday morning that it had completed its acquisition of Marucci Sports, a baseball/softwall equipment brand that also owns the Lizard Skins and Oury grip and handlebar tape brands.

(VELO) — GCN+ — the live streaming service as part of the Global Cycling Network — is closing effective Dec. 19.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our November magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Which point-of-sale system does your shop use, what are the costs, and how satisfied are you with it?

DETROIT (BRAIN) — The co-founders of Propel Bikes and Vela Bikes announced Monday the creation of Bloom, a vertical integration partner for light electric vehicles, with its first manufacturing location in the Motor City.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group's sales in the first three quarters of the year were NT$62.1 billion ($1.97 billion), a decrease of 12.4% from the same period last year. The manufacturer's net income after tax was NT$3.12 billion, a 45% decrease year-over-year.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes will close its New York-area Rad Retail location as part of necessary organizational changes, according to a company spokesperson.

SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — The 24th Cranksgiving bicycle-inspired food drive is underway nationwide and for the first time attracting additional industry sponsorship.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — Leatt Corporation reported third-quarter revenue was down 48% and revenue for the first nine months of 2023 dipped 43% year-over-year.
CEO Sean Macdonald said he remains optimistic about the protective gear brand.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (BRAIN) — HLC had a round of layoffs that included some of its e-commerce business solutions team, while sources told BRAIN the South Carolina-based distributor will close its Texas and Pennsylvania distribution centers.

WESTPORT, Conn. (BRAIN) — Fox Factory is striking out in a new direction with the acquisition of Marucci Sports, a baseball and softball equipment brand.
Sales decline as the company prepares to sell of its ammunition business unit and spin its outdoor sports brands in a new company called Revelyst. The CEO of Revelyst said the company plans to focus on its "highest potential" brands and may sell other brands.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd.’s third-quarter revenue increased 12% year-over-year buoyed by the Fitness segment’s growth across all categories.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Of all the concept bikes shown here at the MADE framebuilder show, in August, the full-titanium triple tandem “Sch:Long” from Schwift Cycles was likely the most expensive — and downright bonkers — electric bike on display.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who has championed bicycle and climate legislation during his long career in Washington, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024.
Blumenauer, 75, served as Oregon's 3rd Congressional District for 27 years.

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (BRAIN) — Life Time Group Holdings Inc., saw a 23% increase in revenue through the first three fiscal quarters of 2023 as member visits were up 24% over pre-pandemic levels at the company’s fitness clubs.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — PedalCell, a manufacturer of weather-proof generators for electronics charging, announced it will cease operations on Jan. 1.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group third-quarter net sales increased 8% year-over-year with bike-related product demand in the European market boosting the surge.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Pashley Cycles will invest in the sustainable transportation market by starting a crowdfunding campaign to help support product development in e-cargo delivery bikes, electric assist leisure bikes, and bike-share products.