Retail News

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Scott Sports USA has unveiled its click-and-collect sales channel integrated with Locally that will include participating dealers across the continental U.S.

INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — All stores owned by Specialized are now offering chain-waxing services in a partnership with Silca, the companies announced this week.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op accepted a long-term sale-leaseback agreement with Madison Capital for its four distribution center properties. REI said it will maintain and operate the centers without impacting any of its employees.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (BRAIN) — On the opening day of the CABDA Midwest show here Wednesday, we asked retailers: How will the new and promised tariffs and other presidential activity affect your business in 2025?

BERKELEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — At least a handful of major suppliers to Wrench Science have received emails from the retailer informing them of an impending closure.


SECAUCUS, N.J. (BRAIN) — We sent New York-based journalist JP Partland to CABDA East last week to talk to retailers about what they expect for 2025 and how recent trends might affect their business. This is what he heard from a group of mostly optimistic — and happy — retailers.

ALTADENA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retailer Steve Salinas spent much of this week in the midst of the Eaton fire, notching some victories and some defeats. The rebuilding is still to come.
THORNTON, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Pro's Closet has sold its first bike under its new ownership, the used-bike retailer announced Thursday.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op announced it will close its Experiences division that includes adventure travel, day tours, and classes. The decision was announced in an email to employees Wednesday from President and CEO Eric Artz and will mean the elimination of 428 full- and part-time jobs in that division.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retailer Jenson USA is expanding into bike shipping by collaborating with UPS to provide shipping labels that offer as much as a 50% discount.

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported net sales increasd 0.5% year-over-year in the third quarter and said it will raise full-year guidance.

DENVER (BRAIN) — Used gear retailer The Pro’s Closet is re-opening immediately under new ownership and some familiar management.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Canyon Bicycles is expanding its service partner network by adding 28 REI Co-op locations. The consumer-direct brand's network already includes 66 independent bike shops in the U.S. and scores of independent service partners in Europe.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cambria Bike, one of the oldest operating e-commerce businesses in cycling, has acquired the intellectual property from Planet Cyclery and Colorado Cyclist, which closed this year. Planet Cyclery has already begun a soft relaunch and Colorado Cyclist may re-launch soon.

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Participating Specialized retailers worldwide will begin offering free single-tool repairs to anyone with any bike brand on Saturday with other free-repair days to follow.

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Local Liquidators is handling the auction of the contents of The Pro's Closet facility here. The used bike seller closed its doors earlier this month.

When Ron Kozy bought a Rolls Royce from selling kickstands, he wasn't showing off. He was making a point.

ZURICH (BRAIN) — Italy's Pinarello opened a flagship company store in downtown Zurich on Oct. 1, a week after the UCI Road World Championships concluded in the city.