Black Stock Motorcycle Finds Niche On Cedar Rapids Auto Row
Cedar Rapids based shop Black Stock Motorcycle taps a market void left by J P Cycles. CEO B J Bloomhall and his father built a repair parts and custom shop that now employs 12, offering used bikes, accessories, clothing and a growing service business with affordable labor in Eastern Iowa.
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Black Stock Motorcycle Co expands in Cedar Rapids area
Black Stock Motorcycle Co, run by B J Bloomhall and Courtney Bloomhall, operates from the 1923 Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Co building in the Automobile Row Historic District. The two year old shop focuses on Harley and Harley-like brands with plans to add parts and manufacturing while expanding service offerings. The couple credits their restaurant experience for managerial skills and notes online sales complementing in store orders.
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Americans fear AI impact on jobs privacy and security
A Brookings Institute survey of over 1500 adults from May 9 to 11 finds 39 percent worry AI’s overall impact 38 percent fear fewer jobs and 49 percent expect diminished privacy. Darrell West notes rapid AI growth fuels these doubts.
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Dick's Stock Surges After Gun Sales Policy Change
Dick's Sporting Goods shares jumped as much as 28 percent after posting higher profit guidance and beating revenue estimates. The retailer ended assault-style rifle sales in February after a Florida school shooting, with CEO Ed Stack meeting officials and expanding lobbying. Despite hunting business declines, profits rose to a forecast of 3.12 per share as private label sales strengthened and promotions eased.
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Sneakers drive shift in footwear retail and casual wear
The casualization of fashion footwear reshapes the $68.5 billion industry as retailers like Walmart permit sneakers at work and brands such as Aldo report rising athletic wear demand. Brick and mortar stores face challenges from e commerce while other players like Rockport Nine West and Walking Co. have filed for bankruptcy.
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