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Posted March 15, 2021
SO 2013: Cannondale experimented with concept stores years ago.

Like them or not, brand-owned retail stores are here to stay, with Trek in a commanding position to lock in key markets nationwide.

Posted March 13, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — The industry probably can't control when the current boom will end (although we'd all like to extend it). But it might be able to influence how it ends.

Posted March 13, 2021

The industry futurist says if the situation reduces inventory turns to unprofitable levels, that would be a glut to be concerned about.

Posted March 12, 2021
Dorel says supply constraints, increased shipping costs and CSG's switch to calendar-year models impacted Q4 profits.

MONTRÉAL (BRAIN) — Dorel Sports recorded a 14% sales increase in its fourth fiscal quarter and a 15% increase for its full fiscal year, which ended Dec. 30. Dorel Sports is the division of Dorel Industries that holds its bike brands, including Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and others.

Posted March 12, 2021
Bill also introduced to extend loan assistance until May 31.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Paycheck Protection Program received an additional $7.25 billion as part of the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act on Thursday.

Posted March 11, 2021

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — The Dick's Sporting Goods senior women's leaders announced an advertising campaign Thursday to showcase the company's efforts to assist women and girls on and off the field.

Posted March 11, 2021
Charles T. Brown

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Engaging and encouraging marginalized communities and investing in infrastructure will grow cycling and make it more inclusive, according to a new study commissioned by PeopleForBikes.

Posted March 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration granted 20% more Paycheck Protection Program loans to minority-owned businesses and 14% more to women-owned businesses during its 14-day period when nonprofits and those with fewer than 20 employees received exclusive access.

Posted March 9, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz. (BETA) — Riding apparel brand Wild Rye has teamed up with Pivot Cycles on a three-piece collection designed to celebrate riders who identify as women.

Posted March 9, 2021

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported fourth-quarter net sales increased 19.8% year-over-year, driven by e-commerce and consolidated same store sales. For the year, net sales grew 9.5% over 2019.

Posted March 9, 2021
It may happen — AFTER the boom.
Photo by Daisy Chen on Unsplash.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Three years ago, social media feeds filled with colorful, striking images of abandoned share bikes in China, piled into teetering mountains. They shocked the world, or at least inspired use of "shocked" emojis for a few hours.

Posted March 8, 2021
BLM employees speak out in an anonymous survey conducted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (BRAIN) — The Bureau of Land Management was plagued by increasing extremism, retaliation and employee intimidation, and political influence during the Trump Administration, according to a Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility anonymous survey of current and former employees.

Posted March 7, 2021
The heart of Taichung.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — By now, most BRAIN readers have heard stories about extended delivery times for bikes and components from Asia. What's been less obvious is how those delays are harming some of the industry's smaller and newer brands.

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