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Accell Group profit down 15 percent

Posted July 26, 2012

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) Thursday July 26 2012 7:05 AM MT—Accell Group N.V.

Cool products and cool weather at DealerCamp

Posted July 26, 2012

DEER VALLEY, UTAH (BRAIN)—The second day of DealerCamp launched under bright blue skies and cool temperatures without a hint of thunderstorms. And dealers took full advantage of the day taking dozens of bikes—mostly 29er mountain and high-end road—out for a spin.

Outdoor Gear Canada signs with SmartEtailing

Posted July 25, 2012

MONTREAL, Canada (BRAIN) Wednesday July 25 2012 5:09 PM MT—Outdoor Gear Canada has signed on with SmartEtailing's Supplier Sync, making the distributor's brands, including its bike brands, available on participating retailers' websites.

Outdoor product sales soften in June

Posted July 25, 2012

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Wednesday July 25 2012 4:57 PM MT—Retail sales of outdoor products lost some momentum in June, according to a report by the Outdoor Industry Association.

News Briefs

Posted July 25, 2012

Brooks Union Jack saddles celebrate Olympiad • Green Guru hosts third annual cruiser ride at OR • San Diego retailer teams with Giant and Spy on race team

News Briefs

Posted July 25, 2012

Florida festival moved to Tampa • Spy signs Trebon • Rapha makes Olympic deliveries • Castelli sponsors Cannondale-CXW.com team

DealerCamp kicks off; Raleigh show winds down

Posted July 24, 2012

DEER VALLEY, UT (BRAIN) Tuesday July 24 2012 4:50 PM MT—DealerCamp kicked off Tuesday morning as Raleigh’s dealer event ended with an afternoon lunch at the Silver Baron Lodge near the expo area.

Henderson takes over ownership of Trialtir

Posted July 24, 2012

HOUSTON, TX (BRAIN) Wednesday July 25 2012 4:34 AM MT—Trey Henderson, Trialtir USA’s general manager, has taken over ownership of the Texas distributor from Massimo Bartolini.

From the mag: Kickstarter fuels innovation

Posted July 24, 2012

Editor's note: The following article appeared in the June 15 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.

By Michael Sudmeier

From the mag: Technology gets amputees riding

Posted July 24, 2012

Editor's note: The following article appeared in the June 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.

BETHESDA, MD—It takes a lot for a double, triple or quad amputee to enter public space, much more to walk or roll into a bike shop.

Currie relocates IZIP e-bike store

Posted July 24, 2012

SANTA MONICA, CA (BRAIN) Tuesday July 24 2012 3:07 PM MT—E-bike manufacturer Currie Technologies has relocated its brand-exclusive IZIP Store from Venice, California, up the coast to Santa Monica.

Transfers: Industry personnel changes

Posted July 24, 2012

Eric Schutt joins Hayes • McClendon joins Ellsworth • Pacocha leaves Future • Giant adds regional manager • Swagman hires new Midwest rep • OIWC hires new executive director • Osprey adds Southwest reps

Retailer capitalizes on century-old clientele

Posted July 24, 2012

RICHMOND, VA (BRAIN) Tuesday July 24 2012 8:27 AM MT—When Rowlett’s Bicycles closed its doors after 95 years in business, Randy Bohn jumped at the chance to expand his own thriving bicycle shop, Pedal Power.

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