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CHATTANOOGA, TN (BRAIN) Tuesday August 7 2012 2:53 PM MT—When NASA's Curiosity rover starts crawling around Mars, it will enjoy the distinct riding quality of a Tennessee-welded tubular titanium framework, courtesy of Litespeed.
TORONTO, Ontario—Organizers of the ExpoCycle 2012 show are planning two industry networking events for the first evening of September 9, the show's first trade-only day.
Editor's note: This story was part of BRAIN’s annual compilation of industry statistics in the July 1 issue.
Editor's note: The following story first ran in the July 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
BERKELEY, CA (BRAIN)—The National Interscholastic Cycling Association, the organization governing high school mountain biking, has named Doug Selee as its new executive director.
NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN) —Giant retailers will soon be able to offer their consumers much of Giant USA's inventory online via SmartEtailing's Supplier Sync program.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN) Friday August 3 2012 10:06 AM MT—Jocelyn Da Silva points out that last year some 4 million babies were born and their parents are prime targets for trailers, strollers and baby joggers.
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano’s sales through the first half of the year hit $1.58 billion (123.56 billion Yen), a 15 percent increase over the same period last year.
Shimano gives birthday group to shop employee • Hydrapak hires Tracey Brown and works with True North • Yakima makes Whispbar separate brand • OR show offers live web show
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN)— Yakima Products has expanded the territory covered by one of its sales rep groups, Rocky Mountain Rep Group. Effective Wednesday, Rocky Mountain will represent Yakima in Colorado and New Mexico, as well as Utah and Wyoming.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BRAIN)—Organizers of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market are considering a one-day date shift for the 2013 show, they announced Tuesday.
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — Specialized has sent amended dealer agreements to select retailers asking they stop selling certain competing brands.
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN)—While the average retail price of bikes was up 3 percent, unit sales dipped 4 percent in June, according to RetailTRAK data from Leisure Trends Group.
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (BRAIN)—Sales in the outdoor and fitness markets helped lead Garmin, Ltd. to a 7 percent increase in total revenue in its second quarter, to $718 million.
SAN PIETRO di STABIO, Switzerland (BRAIN)—Assos is restructuring its global online retailers to form a new network called AID, short for Assos Internet Dealer.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN)—It was just a matter of time.
After organizers of the Interbike Expo hired former pro downhill champion Leigh Donovan as an account executive, a downhill race during the show's annual OutDoor Demo was a no-brainer.
TEMECULA, CA (BRAIN) —The rise of carbon fiber has forced some tough decisions on Intense Cycles.
LONDON (BRAIN) — During NBC's coverage of the Olympic opening ceremony Friday, a commentator noted that a flying dove bicycle segment reminded him of the iconic image of a flying bike from the 1980s movie classic, ET, the Extra Terrestrial.
Editor's note: This article first ran in the July 15 edition of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (BRAIN) Monday July 30 2012—Nirve Sports is launching a limited edition Coca-Cola cruiser this month. The red bike will have a suggested retail of $470 and be sold through Nirve's retailers and Coke's network of collectible retailers.
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