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Posted October 23, 2024

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group net sales in the third quarter increased 1.4% year-over-year, but its CEO said the North American market continues to lag "with cautious consumers and retailers."

Posted October 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.

Posted October 22, 2024
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PASO ROBLES, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cambria Bike, one of the oldest operating e-commerce businesses in cycling, has acquired the intellectual property from Planet Cyclery and Colorado Cyclist, which closed this year. Planet Cyclery has already begun a soft relaunch and Colorado Cyclist may re-launch soon.

Posted October 22, 2024

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Participating Specialized retailers worldwide will begin offering free single-tool repairs to anyone with any bike brand on Saturday with other free-repair days to follow.

Posted October 21, 2024

KENNEWICK, Wash. (BRAIN) — Carbitex, which makes carbon fiber soles used in cycling shoes by Scott, Lake and other brands, has closed a new funding round for an undisclosed amount. Since 2016, Carbitex has closed on at least five Series A and Series B funding rounds totaling at least $15 million. 

Posted October 17, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Local Liquidators is handling the auction of the contents of The Pro's Closet facility here. The used bike seller closed its doors earlier this month.

Posted October 15, 2024
Photo by Ray Keener

When Ron Kozy bought a Rolls Royce from selling kickstands, he wasn't showing off. He was making a point.

Posted October 15, 2024
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our October magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How’s profitability compared to last year, and how do you measure it? What tactics have been producing the largest and smallest results on your profitability in 2024?

Posted October 14, 2024
Why Your Bike is Made in Asia

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about how the bike business got to be the way it is today.

Posted October 11, 2024

ZURICH (BRAIN) — Italy's Pinarello opened a flagship company store in downtown Zurich on Oct. 1, a week after the UCI Road World Championships concluded in the city.

Posted October 11, 2024

NEVERS, France (BRAIN) — The LOOK Cycle Group has sold its Corima carbon wheel brand, which is being taken over by its co-founder, Pierre-Jean Martin. Look acquired a majority share in Corima in 2016.

Posted October 10, 2024

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Reyhee Group is recalling about 400 Droyd multi-purpose youth helmets because they don't meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards and can fail to protect in the event of a crash.

Posted October 8, 2024

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Nutrition marketplace company Fuel Goods and apparel manufacturer Pressio created the 828 Endurance Community relief effort for Western North Carolina outdoor and endurance businesses affected by Tropical Storm Helene.

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