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Posted August 30, 2019
Yuba also announces end to distribution agreement with Accell North America, effective Jan. 1, 2020.

COTATI, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yuba Bikes has hired Justin Gottlieb to become director of American sales & marketing, and business leader. 

Posted August 30, 2019
The increased tariff will be imposed on a wide variety of bike parts, accessories, and apparel, including lights and helmets.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Chinese products that were set to receive an additional 10% tariff starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, will now be receiving a 15% additional tariff, instead, the U.S. Trade Representive said in a Federal Register post Friday.

Posted August 30, 2019

ANDALUCÍA, Spain (BRAIN) — Industry Nine announced Thursday it will fulfill all European orders through its Andalucía, Spain, distribution center later this year to improve efficiency and lower costs.

Posted August 29, 2019

DENVER (BRAIN) — A 50-year-old Denver man is suing Specialized Bicycle Components for $10 million, claiming the helmet he wore when he crashed his bike was defective.

Posted August 28, 2019
Harley-Davidson's foray into e-bikes is closer to reality.

MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — Harley-Davidson's long-awaited foray into the e-bike market is closer to reality with a new photo of three prototype models on its website but no spec's.

Posted August 28, 2019
BRAIN featured the store in its April 1, 2017, issue

Shoumatoff, the founder of a Utah retailer with an unusual business model, sold the store to USA Cycling's CEO, Rob DeMartini, earlier this year.

Posted August 28, 2019
Company lost nearly $200 million last year.
Image from Peloton's IPO filing with the SEC.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Stationary bike vendor Peloton has filed paperwork for an initial public offering. The company plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the "PTON" symbol. 

Posted August 28, 2019

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kitsbow, a high-end offroad cycling apparel brand, is relocating its factory from California to a new facility near Asheville, North Carolina. 

Posted August 27, 2019
Courtesy photo.

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico (BRAIN) — As the Trump administration upends global trade policy with China with punitive tariffs on bicycles, parts and accessories, Mexico’s Grupo Mercurio is eyeing the U.S. market.

Posted August 26, 2019
Photo courtesy Woom.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News' editorial staff is preparing a feature on upcoming season youth bikes and related products for our October magazine. The multi-page feature will include photos and reporting about business and product trends for the 2020 season. The feature will provide retailers with an overview of options and trends during the preseason ordering period.

Posted August 26, 2019

After 40 years of bike biz time, I'd like to pass along one key element to those who are steering brands in the modern, digital world.

Posted August 23, 2019

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes dropped its lawsuit filed against an Arizona electric vehicle company on Wednesday that sold e-bikes under the Bam Power Bikes brand.

Posted August 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported store sales increased 3.2% in the second quarter over the same period last year and raised full-year guidance.

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