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Key tariff exclusions, including on e-bikes, will expire June 14

May 24, 2024

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Importers of Chinese-made e-bikes, juvenile bikes and some other bike products will be responsible for an additional 25% tariff on those products starting June 14.

Posted in Industry News

Biden administration's China tariffs could hit e-bike batteries

May 15, 2024
PeopleForBikes says the industry needs 'clarity and relief' on the proposed new tariffs
Biden on Tuesday after signing a document related to the China tariffs. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — It's unclear if the Biden administration's proposed steep increases in tariffs on Chinese EVs will affect the bike industry.

Posted in Industry News

Roll: Bicycle Company to close its remaining two retail stores

May 7, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio (BRAIN) — Roll: Bicycle Company will close its remaining two retail locations in Bexley and Upper Arlington this month in response to an industry that is "really challenging right now, particularly for independent local retailers," founder and CEO Stuart Hunter

Posted in Retail News

State of Retail: What types of insurance do you carry, and have you increased coverage in the last 1 to 3 years?

May 7, 2024
Larry Tetone.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our May magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What types of insurance do you carry, and have you increased coverage in the last 1 to 3 years?

Posted in Industry News

Bike-carrier demand helps propel Thule's 9% Q1 net sales gain

April 26, 2024

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Buoyed by Sports & Cargo Carriers, Thule Group's first-quarter net sales increased 8.7% year-over-year.

Posted in Industry News

Colnago's sales growth continued in 2023

April 23, 2024

CAMBIAGO, Italy (BRAIN) — Colnago reported sales of 55.7 million euros ($59.6 million) in 2023. The privately held company's financial statements were approved at a shareholders' meeting on Tuesday.

Posted in Industry News

State of Retail: Best practices for recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified sales people and mechanics?

April 11, 2024
Julie Muyllaert.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our April magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your best practices for recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified sales people and mechanics?

Posted in Industry News

House passes EXPLORE Act to enhance land and water management

April 10, 2024

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, legislation supported by outdoor and bike industry groups.

Posted in Industry News

Bike industry safe after Taiwan earthquake

April 3, 2024
A building in Hualien County, Taiwan, on Wednesday. Photo released by Taiwan Presidential Office.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Industry members in Taiwan say Wednesday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake did little more than shake up residents and perhaps knock some products off the shelves.

Posted in International

Frasers Group to relaunch CRC/Wiggle e-commerce sites

March 25, 2024

SHIREBROOK, England (BRAIN) — The Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles e-commerce websites will relaunch in the United Kingdom after Frasers Group acquired them and their house brands, including Nukeproof and Vitus Bikes.

Posted in International

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