SGB Update Outdoor

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.

Wintersteiger Hires New Sales Agency for Great Lakes Region

Wintersteiger, Inc. hired Phenix Project sales agency to represent Wintersteiger Sports and Bootdoc Hotronic in the Great Lakes Territory, effective January 1, 2025, replacin longtime sales reps Bill Ehmke and Mason Rickert, who will continue to take orders through the end of 2024.

Perfect Moment to Open SoHo Store in October

The London-based company said the new storefront will be situated at the corner of one of SoHo’s picturesque cobblestone blocks at 42 Crosby Street. Planning is underway for the store’s opening in October.

Yamaha U.S. Marine BU Appoints Product Management Division Lead

Miguel Avello leads the company’s Product Management Division, providing strategic direction and oversight of the marine product planning functions. He reports directly to Andrea Tetto, director, marine planning, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.

Target Names Chief Financial Officer

During his career, Jim Lee has led global teams in various business development and finance functions across North America, Europe and Asia, including as CFO for several of PepsiCo’s international regions.