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February 13, 2024
Shimano annual sales down 30% in bike division
Shimano announced full-year 2023 sales in its bicycle division of 364,679 million yen ($2.42 billion) on Tuesday, a 29.5% decrease from the year before. Operating income in the division was down 55%, to 65,251 million yen. Forth-quarter sales in the bike division totaled 75,236 million yen, compared to 132,782 million...
February 13, 2024
Brooks Global Sales Were Up 5% to $1.2 Billion in 2023
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February 12, 2024
Marathon World Record-Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Crash
Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris this year, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya. Their vehicle was the only one involved in the...
February 12, 2024
After Years of Relying on Help From Salomon for Its Shoes, Arc’Teryx is Stepping Out on Its Own
Since introducing footwear in 2015, performance outdoor equipment company Arc’Teryx has relied on the insights and expertise of fellow Amer Sports brand Salomon. That is about to change. Starting with the spring 2024 season, Arc’teryx is now designing and creating its own footwear collection entirely in-house. FN
February 9, 2024
Las Vegas to welcome the world’s largest indoor track
Las Vegas is about to get one of the most impressive indoor sports venues in the world. The Z Athlete Village, which is planned to span more than 390,000 square feet (3.6 hectares), will be the largest indoor track and field arena ever built, and will have track athletes and...
February 9, 2024
Asics Reports Strong Net Sales, Profits in 2023, But Expects Slowdown in North America This Year
Asics said it reported record sales and profits for 2023, but expects to see a slowdown in North America in 2024. According to the Japan-based athletic brand, net sales in fiscal year 2023 increased 17.7 percent to 570.4 billion yen. Gross profit was up 23.3 percent to 296.9 yen. Net income...
February 7, 2024
SRAM AXS Battery Solar Charging Could be Coming to your Fender & Bottle Cage
A recent patent from SRAM, published February 6th 2024, details a new method for charging of AXS batteries. A solar array, integrated with front and rear fenders, as well as a bottle cage, could be used to charge a spare AXS battery while on the move, and just need to...
February 6, 2024
Kenyan runner gets four-year ban for sending doppelgänger to take drug test
The former indoor 600m world record holder, Michael Saruni of Kenya, was handed a four-year ban on Feb. 1, by the Anti-Doping Association of Kenya (ADAK) for sending a friend to impersonate him during a drug test at the 2022 Kenyan Trials for the 2022 World Championships. According to the ADAK...
February 5, 2024
Cyclist sues Shimano and Trek for $2 million after brake lever “impaled” foot-long wound in thigh
A cyclist in the United States is suing Trek and Shimano for $2 million in damages after he was left with a foot-long gash and "permanent numbness" in his thigh after he was allegedly "impaled" by a brake lever as he lost balance trying to avoid a crash. Timothy Lynch brought...
February 5, 2024
New Balance kicks off resale program
An athletic footwear giant is the latest entrant into the booming resale market. New Balance is launching its new resale program, “Reconsidered,” on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Through a dedicated section of the New Balance website, customers can view and shop for pre-owned shoes, including consumer returns and cosmetically imperfect...