NBDA News Hour July 2025
Listen to our monthly News Hour episode with Human Powered Solutions team. We recap high priority headlines for specialty retailers so you can stay informed!
Entries by Frances Abbott
BikeExchange Launches Proprietary eCommerce Platform to Transform the Modern Cycling Retail Experience
[Asheville, NC] — [June 19th, 2025] — BikeExchange USA (BEX), the leading marketplace for cycling products, announces the full-scale release of its entirely custom-built eCommerce platform. Designed from the ground up by cycling industry experts, the new system delivers a powerful, flexible, and intuitive digital infrastructure specifically tailored to meet the needs of modern bike […]
NBDA Welcomes Bill Miller as Coordinator for P2 Program
New Leadership Brings Expanded Vision to Powerful Profitability Initiative National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is excited to announce the appointment of Bill Miller as the new Coordinator of the P2 Program, the industry’s leading retailer performance group designed to support profitability, leadership, and sustainable growth for bicycle retailers across North America. The P2 Program, which […]
State of the US Bicycle Industry: Insights and Strategies for 2025 6/24/25
Catch up on the state of the US Bicycle Industry with the recording of our engaging 60-minute webinar. Our panel explored the current state and future outlook of the US bicycle industry. Listen now to key voices from across the industry.
Inside CyclErie’s Community-Driven Growth with Jenny and DJ
What started as kids’ bike camps during the COVID boom has grown into one of Colorado’s most exciting and community-driven bike shops. In this episode, Jenny and DJ Johnson of CyclErie share how they built a customer first, ego free business.
NBDA Launches “Women in the Bicycle Industry” (WIBI) Program to Empower, Connect, and Celebrate Women Across the Cycling Industry
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is proud to announce the official launch of Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) – a powerful, multi-faceted initiative designed to support, elevate, and connect women working in all areas of the cycling industry. With an emphasis on mentorship, professional development, community-building, and celebration, WIBI will serve as a […]
Coffee, Creativity & Cycling: Building Community with Nicole Poko of Scout’s
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we sit down with Nicole Poko, artist, cyclist, and owner of Scout’s Coffee Bar + Mercantile in New Jersey. Nicole shares how creativity, intentional space design, and deep community connections help fuel her small business success.
Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E Bike Safety & Standards Panel 6/11/25
The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet and discuss the risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance.
NBDA E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel Features Expert Insights on Battery Recycling, Retailer Engagement, and Rider Safety
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) Bicycle Industry E Bike Safety & Standards Panel convened on June 10th, 2025, to address concerns and further the conversation on ebike safety and standards in the United States. The session brought together industry leaders, safety experts, and advocates for an open, solutions-driven conversation covering battery recycling, brake education, […]
Why Owning Your Shop’s Building Might Be the Smartest Move You Make
Ed Fischer, a Commercial Real Estate Broker and former bike shop owner, to explore a game-changing topic for independent bike retailers: owning your building.
