Vittoria Industries Ltd. has acquired a stake in Zehus that will hasten the Italian start-up company’s launch this fall of its smart hub as well as development of new power technologies for e-bikes.
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Blackburn Names Hawley Exclusive US Distributor
Blackburn, the maker of cycling trainers recently acquired by Vista Outdoors Inc., has awarded exclusive U.S. distribution rights to Hawley of Lexington, SC.
Haglöfs Names Global Marketing Director
Haglöfs has recruited Christina Rolén as its new Global Marketing Director in a bid to bolster brand awareness and customer loyalty at Swedish outdoor brand.
Magura Adds Sales Support for Bosch E-bikes
Magura USA has hired Aaron Bilsing as Magura/Bosch Sales and Technical Support rep for the East Coast.
Gates Adds Staff to Grow Sales Beyond Belts
Gates Corporation added engineering and product development staff that will help its Gates Carbon Drive evolve from a drive belt brand into a provider of complete systems of belts, sprockets and crankset assemblies.
GoPro Mountain Games Predicts Record Turnout
Participation and attendance at the 15th annual GoPro Mountain Games held in Vail, Colo. this past weekend likely will set a record, event organizers reported…
Polartec CEO Defends Closing of Factory; Union Issues Plea to Patagonia
Saving companies and American manufacturing jobs, particularly in the textile industry, is not for the faint of heart.
Team Dealer Market Draws Nearly 200 to Charlotte, NC
Attendance at the three-day Team Dealer Market organized by reps in the Carolinas rebounded this year as the event returned to Charlotte, NC after a one year detour.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
Vail Resorts Retail Sales Rebound with Tahoe Snow
Vail Resorts Inc. reported the return of more normal weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe region helped it grow its retail sales 10.4 percent during its fiscal third quarter.
Prana Joins European Outdoor Group
Prana has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which represents manufacturers and retailers of specialty outdoor products across the continent.
Burton Elevates Walk to GM US Role
Burton officially announced that it is promoting Elysa Walk to general manager of its U.S. business just months after recruiting her from Giant Bicycle to head up sales of special accounts.
Arcus Hunting Acquires Trophy Taker
Arcus Hunting has completed its acquisition of Trophy Taker Inc., marking its fifth acquisition in the archery space since November 2014…
Magura USA Names Brand Manager for Lightweight
Magura USA has named Rob Aguero as the new brand manager for Lightweight wheels and frames in North America.
Ibex to Open Store in Denver’s Cherry Creek
Ibex Outdoor Clothing will open its third brick-and-mortar store this Fall in Denver’s Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
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