Bike & eBike
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Endura is B Corp-certified
Scottish cycling clothing and accessories brand Endura has achieved B Corp certification, an important milestone in its efforts to improve as a company. Certification by B Lab confirms Endura’s commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The B Corp certification involves a thorough and ...
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Rose Bikes with revenue record: Strong 2023 performance despite market challenges
In the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, Rose Bikes’ total revenue was €189 million, a nine percent increase from the previous year.
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Selle Royal Group reorganizes in North America
Italian bicycle accessories and parts group Selle Royal has announced a strategic reorganization to strengthen its presence in North America and expand its relationships with dealers in the USA and Canada. Last fall, the group fully acquired the North American dealer Highway 2 (H2) and relocated its headquarters to San ...
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Bike-flipping: to boost sales and encourage sustainability
Alejandro Pons sees great potential for reconditioned bicycles both in his company’s domestic market of Spain and abroad. Pons is the founder and CEO of Tuvalum, an online platform for the sale of second-hand bicycles, and has expounded his views to CMDsport. His enthusiasm contrasts with the current gloom in ...
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Decathlon Spain expands rentals to snow sports and now cycling
Decathlon Spain not only has introduced cycling rentals for adults but also, according to Palco23, will be the first in the country to offer a full selection on a subscription model. This full selection includes mountain, trekking and city bikes, both mechanical and electric. The monthly fee starts at €19.99 ...
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Court lifts Swedish sales ban after Hövding’s bankruptcy - but there's a catch
It’s hard to understand what has been happening in Sweden for several months on Hövding’s back. The company, which had developed and sold a very popular airbag collar for cyclists, had to file for bankruptcy shortly before Christmas because the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency had banned the sale of the ...
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Decathlon Germany expanding e-bike range with refurbisher Rebike
After sporting goods chain Decathlon Sportartikel GmbH & Co. KG (Decathlon Germany) recently announced that it would be adding the “hip (e-)city bikes” from Sushi Bikes maker Sushi Mobility GmbH to its portfolio, the bike-affine sporting goods giant is now also joining forces with the largest German e-bike refurbisher Rebike ...
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Q1 2024: Bike industry stock market and real economy are two different things
Since the turn of the year, the global stock market has only known one direction: up. It has thus completely disconnected itself from the real economy. Here, you can find out whether our selected bicycle stocks have also been able to make strong gains in Q1 of 2024 despite all the adversities.
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Stromer launches Click&Collect sales on EU market
Following a pilot test in the US, Swiss S-pedelec pioneer MyStromer AG is now also launching its own online stores in the EU. The first virtual Stromer store will be launched in the Netherlands in the course of 2024. This will be followed by others in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France ...
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Focus on sustainability at first Asiabike Jakarta
The inaugural Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) two-wheeler show will take place from April 30 to May 4 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Buyers will be able to get a first look at the latest innovations from over 90 leading exhibitors inspiring the sector, with a focus on health and ...
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Swiss Stromer and US bike fintech offer e-bike leasing in the US
Stromer, the Swiss e-bike technology pioneer, has partnered with Colorado-based The Sweet Spot, a bicycle fintech company, to offer long-term e-bike leasing and management in the US. This new leasing option makes Stromer’s premium Class 3 commuter e-bikes accessible to even more riders, supporting the brand’s mission to shape the ...
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Sidi Sport joins Science Based Targets initiative
Italian company Sidi Sport, specializing in footwear and other apparel for cyclists and motorcyclists, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi was founded in 2014 as a collaboration between some of the leading international organizations and associations for climate protection, including the United Nations Global Compact and the ...
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Outdoor Research drops first dedicated MTB apparel line
As outdoor apparel manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) releases its first dedicated collection of technical mountain bike gear for Spring 2024, the Seattle-based brand is expanding its athlete roster with four riders who will provide product category expertise and feedback as OR fully embraces the category. Trail and freeride athletes Georgia ...
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Rose Bikes opens brand store in downtown Berlin
Rose Bikes has opened a new brand store in Berlin Mitte near Alexanderplatz with approx. 670 sqm of floor space. An integrated coffee shop is serving as a meeting point for bikers and starting point for events like community rides, workshops, etc. The first rides will take place as part ...
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Schöffel separates responsibilities for product and innovation
German outdoor company Schöffel has made changes to the organizational structure in its product division. The management roles are now divided into the areas of product and innovation to give both areas greater strength for future development. Gesa van den Kerkhoff takes on the role of Product Division Manager, Peter ...
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Polartec’s Eric Yung: Leading the charge in outdoor apparel innovation and sustainability
In this exclusive article, Polartec’s Eric Yung shares his journey within the company, his principles as a leader and his thoughts on the current strength and growth opportunities within the sporting and outdoor goods industries.
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BLS parent Brockhaus Technologies records further growth in 2023
German company Brockhaus Technologies AG closed the 2023 financial year with a 31 percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year to a total of €186.63 million. The subsidiary Bikeleasing-Service GmbH & Co. KG (BLS) also contributed to this excellent result. The publicly listed, Frankfurt-based company has held a ...
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Big trouble looming between Youngone and Scott
Source: Scott Sports Beat Zaugg Shortly before the Easter weekend, the Board of Directors of Scott Sports – with the full support of majority shareholder Youngone Corporation – issued a press release announcing the dismissal of long-serving CEO Beat Zaugg with immediate effect. Youngone presented the financial ...
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Yamaha to start European e-bike drivetrain production in France
On March 26, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe S.A.S (YMME) celebrated the inauguration of a completely new production line for e-bike drivetrains at their French plant in Saint Quentin. The facility in Saint Quentin is the production site of the former two-wheeler and engine manufacturer ...
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Fahrrad.de founder takes over key assets of insolvent Internetstores
In mid-January, insolvency administrator Dr. Christian Gerloff informed the creditors that several interested parties had made binding offers to take over the insolvent bicycle and outdoor e-commerce retailer Internetstores GmbH – not for the entire group but for individual assets. The core sales platforms Fahrrad.de and Bikester, as well as ...