Industry News
LAFAYETTE, CO (BRAIN) — Howie Cohen, a hugely influential figure in developing the U.S. BMX market and arguably the first person to bring high-quality Asian-made bikes to America, died in the early morning hours Thursday surrounded by family in his hometown of Lafayette, Colorado. He was 74.
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has launched a new website that includes interactive features to help cyclists connect with local riding clubs, bicycle-friendly businesses, bike educators and other resources in their area.
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano American, in a major shake-up of its U.S. distribution network, will cut the number of distributors selling Shimano components from 18 to six effective Jan. 1, 2014.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Interbike will have a b-b-b-bad case of the blues this year as George Thorogood & the Destroyers headline the trade show’s industry party on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the House of Blues inside new show venue Mandalay Bay.
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN) — Mavic Inc. on Thursday announced several staffing changes aimed at improving customer service and sales performance at its U.S. division.
OXNARD, CA (BRAIN) — Albabici, a distributor of Italian bike brands, has moved just across the street to a new, larger and nicer warehouse and office space.
Company officials said the move was a direct a direct result of growing sales.
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Portland distributor Cyclone Bicycle Supply has updated its business-to-business website, www.cyclonebicycle.com.
WESTPORT, CT (BRAIN) — The owners of the Fox suspension brand are laying the groundwork for taking the company public.
ROANOKE, VA (BRAIN) — QRide Inc., which makes emergency ID products, has launched a dealer program with a point-of-sale display for its QRide Mini offering.
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Saris Cycling Group has launched a separate, dedicated website for the company’s bicycle parking and infrastructure division at sarisparking.com.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Tour de France, Bicycle Retailer will provide fans of professional cycling a weekly infographic on which cyclist and team are leading the social media race.
DERBY, VT (BRAIN) — The U.S. division of Canadian brand Louis Garneau is relocating and expanding with the construction of a 60,000-square-foot facility in Derby, Vermont, that will house the company’s production, distribution and marketing.
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — After three consecutive months of decline, IBDs rebounded and posted the first month of positive sales this year, according to Leisure Trends Group.
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Distributors Lambert and Hawley have each added the Italian shoe brand Northwave to their offerings. Both companies will start distributing Northwave's 2014 model year line on Sept. 1.
MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN) — Start-up public relations agency Modcraft will represent Assos in North America effective immediately, the companies announced Monday.
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — USUL Corporation is opening a new office here to support SR Suntour. The office will produce SR Suntour marketing events in the East and Central regions and handle OEM sales for SR Suntour.
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies has promoted three employees in its sales department, starting with Peter Jubell, who was promoted to the new position of director of new business development.
LONGMONT, CO (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Clif Bar CrossVegas cyclocrss race and some of the event's sponsors are running a contest over the next 10 weeks, with a grand prize that includes a VIP ticket to the race and a custom jersey autographed by the race winner. The event will be held in Las Vegas on Sept.
SANTA FE , NM (BRAIN) — Distributor BTI celebrated its 20th anniversary Wednesday with the grand opening of its new 47,500-square-foot Santa Fe facility.
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