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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (BRAIN) — A U.S District Court judge has dismissed a case that a mobile game app maker had filed against Trek Bicycle after Trek challenged the game maker’s trademark registration.
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PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Hap Seliga, a co-founder of Competitive Cyclist and former executive at Backcountry and Specialized, has joined SIGNA Sports United as head of its North American bike operations.
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office issued a felony arrest warrant for a man stealing bikes from retailers using fraudulent identification and credit cards.
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OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products.
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EASTON, Pa. (BRAIN) — Roam Investment Group, led by former Allied Cycle Works COO Paul Jarrell, has acquired Speedsleev, the maker of minimalist saddle bags and handlebar bags.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — John Porter, the former owner and president of The Merry Sales Co. died Friday at 94.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our February magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What’s your outlook for 2022, and what steps are you taking to position your business for it?
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Specialized has changed the rules for selling bikes through the specialty retail channel. But can consumer-direct make up for its loss of dealer-based revenue?
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AMSTERDAM (BRAIN) — Peter Woods has stepped down as president and CEO of Dorel Sports, which last month was officially acquired by Pon Holdings.
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STUTTGART (BRAIN) — Porsche announced Thursday plans to acquire a 20% stake in the German e-bike drive system manufacturer Fazua GmbH and also will partner with Pon Holdings' Ponooc Investment B.V.
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STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — MIPS' Sports category continued to drive sales, with bike and snow helmets helping the technology company increase fourth-quarter year-over-year net sales 41% and 67% for the year.
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INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components added to its growing list of company-owned retail stores by acquiring the four-store Gray Goat Bicycle Co. chain, two sources have told BRAIN.
Specialized and Gray Goat Bicycle Co. President/Owner Brian Gootee declined comment.