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March 20, 2025
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
NIKE, Inc. reported fiscal 2025 financial results for its third quarter ended February 28, 2025. Third quarter revenues were $11.3 billion, down 9 percent on a reported basis compared to the prior year and down 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis*. NIKE Direct revenues were $4.7 billion, down 12 percent...
March 20, 2025
A Prize Problem: San Remo Women’s Winner Will Earn 10 Times Less Than First Man
The women’s peloton is feeling the hype for the return of San Remo Women after a 20-year hiatus, but they might not be so stoked by the prize purse. Velo
March 19, 2025
Lawsuit: Woman says she was injured during pierogi race at Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night
A woman has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was injured during the “Running of the Pierogis” race at Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night in Downtown Pittsburgh. Belinda Brown, of Fayette County, says she slipped on a wet mat at the start of the race, causing her to fall and injure her...
March 19, 2025
EXEC: The Footwear Brands Bringing the Heat in 2025
L.E.K. said the leading footwear brands are more consistent across genders than apparel brands, with around 24 brands showing up in its Top 10 for Women’s and Men’s footwear in their respective categories. SGB Media
March 18, 2025
EXEC: Giant Group Posted Big February Shipment Growth Before Tariffs Hit
February shipments for Gian Group increased 30.9 percent year-over-year to NT$5.4 billion, pushing the two-month year-to-date period up 13.1 percent through February to NT$10.1 billion. SGB Media
March 17, 2025
Two BC Riding Facilities Shutting Down for Pickleball
Pickleball is taking over—at least, that’s how it seems. This past week, two riding areas, Send Air and the Gleneagles Adventure Park in coastal BC, announced they are shutting down to make way for the new big dog of recreation. This follows similar news from North Shore Bike Park, which recently announced its closure...
March 17, 2025
Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun
The southern Taiwan marathon organizers, including a member of the self-governing island republic’s legislature, apologized Sunday after giving out prizes in the shape of a golden Chinese machine gun. AP News
March 17, 2025
Giant profits plummet by 60% as inventory woes and heavy discounting bite, but bike brand confident of “recovery” in 2025
The positive take on the figures, first reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News(link is external), is that sales were actually only down 7.4 per cent on 2023 and still exceeded pre-pandemic levels, Giant stating that the "over-inventory situation continues to improve. Road.cc
March 14, 2025
Rad Power Bikes Appoints New CEO after Phil Molyneux’s Departure
Rad Power Bikes (RPB) has appointed former Bartell Drugs CEO Kathi Lentzsch as its new chief executive officer, closing the loop after the surprising departure of former CEO Phil Molyneux. SGB Media
March 14, 2025
Chains subject to steel tariffs; some cables and other products, too
The 25% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that took effect Thursday apply to bicycle chains, some bike cables, perhaps some locks, and a wide variety of hardware and other products that are used in bike shops and by manufacturers. Bicycle Retailer