BUSINESS NEWS
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September 21, 2022
North American distributor HLC acquired by private equity
North American bicycle parts and accessories distributor HLC has been acquired by MiddleGround Capital, an investment specialist that tends to buy into middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies. Founded on a collaboration between the Hawley and Lambert families, HLC is one of North America’s larger distribution houses, hosting...
September 21, 2022
SMITH Promotes Rob Retzlaff to Global VP of Sales
PORTLAND, Oregon (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the promotion of Rob Retzlaff to the role of Global Vice President of Sales. Retzlaff joined SMITH in...
September 20, 2022
Pon rumoured to have invested in OneUp Components
Published, but unconfirmed rumours are circulating that the Pon Bike arm has made a strategic investment in mountain bike label OneUp Components. In what might make sense as part of a move to further enhance its finishing kit portfolio, if true, the investment may presumably give the Cannondale and Santa...
September 20, 2022
Challenge Family and Turkish Triathlon Federation Announce Partnership
20 September 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today confirmed the signing of a multi-year agreement that heralds the global triathlon series’ expansion into the region and marks a significant step forward in the continued development of Turkish Triathlon. The agreement was signed at Challenge Family...
September 20, 2022
Triathlon Industry Icon Bob Babbitt joins SFuels
Raleigh, North Carolina (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SFuels LLC, a leader in endurance sport nutrition is honored to announce that triathlon industry icon Bob Babbitt has joined the advisory board. As one of the sport’s most recognized figures, Bob will be instrumental in facilitating commercial growth plans, accelerating market awareness, and...
September 16, 2022
Skechers settles trademark fight with Brooks Running over ‘5’ logo
Skechers and Brooks have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit. Skechers on Friday filed a notice of dismissal of the suit, which had alleged that Brooks Sports used a number “5″ mark on its shoes that was “confusingly similar” to Skechers’ “S” mark it generally uses on its sneakers. A Brooks...
September 16, 2022
DoorDash and DICK’S Sporting Goods Partner for On-Demand Retail Delivery
Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods, the leading U.S. omnichannel retailer that serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, to offer on-demand delivery from more than 700 stores across 47 states, including Washington D.C. DICK’S Sporting Goods is DoorDash’s first sporting goods and apparel retail partner...
September 16, 2022
CLASH Endurance Acquires Daytona Beach Half Marathon
(Daytona Beach, FL) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - CLASH Endurance is excited to announce its acquisition of the Daytona Beach Half Marathon taking place on February 12, 2023. This event will return with renewed excitement powered by CLASH Endurance, a brand known for its family friendly endurance festival weekends around the U.S....
September 16, 2022
DeFeet and Trek Factory Racing Share Success For DeFeet’s 30th Anniversary
Hildebran, NC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet and Trek Factory Racing announced a multi-year partnership with two of their teams that began at the start of 2022. DeFeet is outfitting Trek Factory Racing Cyclocross and Mountain Bike Cross Country teams. Since 1992, DeFeet has worked with many of the world's top cyclists...
September 15, 2022
BikeExchange Taps New US Head, Head of US Sales; Shuffle Other Key Positions
Asheville, North Carolina (September 15, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Continuing to exceed expectations in growth and expansion in North America (NA), BikeExchange/Kitzuma Cycling Logistics – now operating under the same umbrella after merging last December – has added/shuffled some key North American positions for BikeExchange, including naming Cameron Simpson to Head of North...