SGB Update Outdoor

Helinox Appoints VP of Marketing for North America

The manufacturer of lightweight, portable furniture and accessories, has hired industry veteran Courtney Matthews as vice president of marketing for North America, based in its U.S. headquarters in Berkeley, CA.

Dynafit Opens New HQ, the “Speed Factory”

“The entire building, with its clear yet innovative style, fits us perfectly as a brand. We look forward to bringing every visitor here in Kiefersfelden closer to the Dynafit DNA in all its diversity—by athletes for athletes.” —Benedikt Böhm, General Manager, Dynafit

Dunlop Protective Footwear Gets New Majority Owner

The EQT Mid Market Europe fund has reportedly agreed to sell its majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear to Gilde Equity Management (GEM). Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Bicycle Transit Systems to Acquire BCycle from Trek

The acquisition, expected to close in October, will allow Bicycle Transit Systems to expand mobility options in cities nationwide with solutions for building, installing and managing docked e-bike share.

NBDA Elects Three New Board Members

Shirley Gonzalos of Pedal the Peaks, Chelsea Kulp of Shore Brake Cyclery and Paul Tobio of Ryder Bikes bring a wealth of experience and a passion for strengthening specialty bicycle retailers and the cycling industry.