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SSU says the new warehouse solution will drive its growth strategy and create synergies across the company. – Photo Signa Sports United

Signa Sports opens large-scale European bike parts hub

BERLIN, Germany - E-commerce giant, Signa Sports United (SSU) has opened a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Hockenheim, Germany. The...

The premature termination of the disputed distribution contract by Selle Italia in 2017 was unlawful. – Photo Shutterstock

Premature termination of Paul Lange contract by Selle Italia ruled...

STUTTGART, Germany - In a distribution dispute between Paul Lange & Co and Selle Italia Srl the Italian court 'Tribunale de Treviso' took a final...

Haro has taken extra steps to ensure a smoother supply chain for its growing range of bikes. - Photo Haro

Haro strengthens distribution capabilities in Europe and Taiwan

CALIFORNIA, US - BMX bike and parts supplier, Haro Bicycle Corporation is expanding its operations to strengthen its dealer and distribution network...

The warehouse in Nunspeet, the Netherlands, will be outsourced in summer 2023 at the earliest. - Photo Bike Europe

Shimano outgrows Dutch distribution centre and opts for outsourcing

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Shimano Europe has announced that it intends to completely outsource its warehouse activities which are now based in...

Zibatra’s special truck can carry up to 57 bicycles. – Photo Peter Hummel

Zibatra develops into full service hub for Swiss bicycle industry

RICKENBACH, Switzerland - Approximately half of the 500,000 bicycles sold in Switzerland are distributed via one company called Zibatra. The...

Paul Vreeburg, left, managing director of Gazelle is welcomed at the headquarters of Italian distributor, Focus Italia, by CEO Giorgio Garofoli. – Photo Bicisport

Gazelle enters Italian e-bike market as new MD takes helm

DIEREN, the Netherlands - As of this month Pon Holding will make Gazelle e-bikes also available in Italy. The Dutch bicycle manufacturer owned by Pon...

Igor Doležal, majority owner and Marek Doležal, CEO Aspire Sports. - Photo Forbes

'Premium brands deserve premium distribution partners'

Have you ever fully considered the business potential that Central Europe has to offer in terms of the cycling industry? To be specific, let us talk...

The new EU competition rules will govern the relationships between manufacturers, brands, importers, distributors and retailers. – Photo Bike Europe

How will EU reform of competition law rules impact bicycle industry?

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union is after 10 years now at the eve of its largest reform of the EU competition law rules, which will govern the...

From 2023, Raleigh bicycles will be distributed in the German-speaking market by the Accell Group. - Photo Derby Cycle

Raleigh's DACH distribution license returns to Accell Group from Pon...

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - Since 2005, the venerable British bicycle brand Raleigh has been rolling into the German-speaking market as a licensed brand...

Framer joins a number of well-known companies that also continue to assemble in Switzerland. - Photo: Peter Hummel

Traditional Swiss brands launch direct sales

BIEL/THUN, Switzerland - After decades of dealer loyalty, Swiss brand, Canyon, changed its name to Cylan in 2019 and switched its distribution to...