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Biking, layoffs, News, outdoor industry, Specialized -

In a brief press release, Specialized attributed the worldwide firings to a need to adapt to shifts in the cycling industry.

The post Specialized Lays Off 8% of Employees appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Multiple former sponsored riders report Specialized has ended all its global ambassador contracts.

The post Specialized Terminates Entire Ambassador Program, Athletes Report appeared first on GearJunkie.

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News, outdoor industry, Patagonia -

Today, seminal rock climber and entrepreneur Yvon Chouinard waved goodbye to Patagonia, the brand he helped start.

The post Yvon Chouinard Steps Down: Patagonia Founder Leaves Company in Effort to Halt Climate Change appeared first on GearJunkie.

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The new wave of unionization sweeping through American companies continued Thursday with the second REI store to form a union.

The post Second REI Store Votes to Unionize appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Biking, canyon bicycles, lebron james, News, outdoor industry -

The NBA legend’s strategic investment in Canyon underscores his demonstrated personal and financial interest in bikes.

The post Slam Dunk: LeBron James Invests in Canyon Bicycles appeared first on GearJunkie.

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