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Reynolds adds Gosselin to sales force

Posted June 28, 2013

SANDY, UT (BRAIN) — Carbon and alloy wheel maker Reynolds Cycling has expanded its inside sales team with the addition of Tom Gosselin at the company’s Utah headquarters. 

Advocates give nod to new transportation secretary

Posted June 28, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — The Senate unanimously confirmed Anthony Foxx, 42, as the next Secretary of Transportation on Thursday with a vote of 100 to 0. Foxx, the former Democratic mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, will replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood. 

SmartEtailing provides Tour de France updates for dealer websites

Posted June 28, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Starting with Saturday's stage 1, SmartEtailing's retail clients can include automatic Tour de France updates on their shops' websites. The company is providing complete race coverage with professional photos and commentary immediately after each stage.

Florida retailer Paul Corey passes away

Posted June 27, 2013

GAINESVILLE, FL (BRAIN) — Paul Corey, founder of The Bike Route in Gainesville, Florida passed away this week. He was 67. 

Providence Cyclo-cross Festival expands to three days

Posted June 27, 2013
PROVIDENCE, RI (BRAIN) — This year's Providence Cyclo-cross Festival opens a day early and features extra clinics for beginners, women and kids. The festival is now Oct. 4-6 and is being held once again at Roger Williams Park, within the city of Providence.
 

Supplier sales up in dollars in May

Posted June 27, 2013

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Suppliers sold bicycles worth more in dollars this May than last May, marking the first month this year that dollar sales exceeded same month sales last year.

Interbike email addresses to change

Posted June 27, 2013

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Now that Onex Corporation has completed its purchase of Nielsen Expositions, including

QBP announces changes to sales force

Posted June 27, 2013

BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN) – Quality Bicycle Products has hired Amber Schult as western regional sales manager. She will manage outside sales reps and account managers.

SealSkinz launches U.S. subsidiary

Posted June 27, 2013
The SealSkinz waterproof cycling cap

BROOMFIELD, CO (BRAIN) — SealSkinz Ltd,  a U.K.-based manufacturer that offers waterproof breathable clothing, has set up a new North American subsidiary here. The company's offerings include waterproof-breathable gloves, hats and socks designed for cycling.

Square launches online marketplace

Posted June 27, 2013
The Square register app and card scanner on an iPhone

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — Square, best known for its credit card reader for iPhones and iPads, has launched an online marketplace, allowing local businesses to list their inventory online and accept orders through Square Market.

Adrian Montgomery joins Backcountry.com

Posted June 27, 2013

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Adrian Montgomery, who announced last week that he was leaving Scott Sports, will join online retailer Backcountry.com as director of brand marketing, the company announced Thursda

Boa enters tri market with shoes, race sponsorships

Posted June 27, 2013
The Specialized Trivent shoe with Boa lacing

DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Boa Technology is deepening its support of triathlons with the sponsorship of nine events in 2013, including Boulder, Colorado’s Ironman 70.3 in August and the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, in October.

Skins brings top rep to California HQ

Posted June 27, 2013

ENCINITAS, CA (BRAIN) — Skins Compression has brought its Northwest brand rep Alex Moore in house. Moore is relocating to Southern California as part of the compression brand’s plan to grow its business in this market. He will be an exclusive territory manager for the compression sportswear company. 

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