This episode’s guest is William Alcorn, President (and Founder) and Sue George, Vice President from Bikeflights. We discuss how trends in our industry affect the Bikeflight’s business and how their crew stays nimble to provide great service as a mediary.
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is taking proactive steps to advocate for the safety of cyclists by announcing it will submit comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on behalf of retailers across North America. The CPSC is currently considering the development of new rules to address the risk of injury associated with electric bicycles (e-bikes), marking a pivotal moment for the cycling industry.
This episode’s guest is our friend Steve Morganstern, owner at Bicycle Ranch Tucson. We talk leveraging brand and awards to tell customers the story of “why us,” discuss the changing market and how shops can succeed with the right tools.
Whether demoing a bike, renting bikes, sponsoring rides or races, or leading a store ride, you are possibly increasing your liability beyond fixing and selling bikes. At the same time, those acts increase your store’s visibility and keep loyal customers coming back. There are three things you can do to decrease or eliminate your liability for these and other actions.
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Feenstra, owner of Cyclesmith Halifax, as the First Vice Chair of the NBDA Board. This appointment underscores the NBDA’s commitment to fostering leadership within the bicycle retail industry.
The Bentonville Bike Fest is happening just days after the NBDA Retailer Summit. Giving retailers and suppliers a chance to spend multiple days not only networking but working in partnership. Kenny shares the importance of the two events aligning.
Justin Bolinger is no stranger to bike shop life. Ever since his parents opened a shop in the 1980’s, his love of cycling has grown. Now, over 30 years later, he shares his years of expertise and passion through his YouTube channel I Know A Guy Bicycles.
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) announces the expansion of its e-bike database initiative, now serving as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured e-bikes available in the U.S. This database, the only one of its kind, is a vital tool for retailers, consumers, e-bike incentive programs, and municipalities seeking to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality in the e-bike market.
The National Bicycle Dealership Association (NBDA) is pleased to announce that nearly nearly 100 retailers, representing 150 locations around North America, are working on a number of business-strengthening activities to earn this year’s coveted NBDA Retailer Excellence Award.
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is thrilled to announce the release of the agenda for Retailer Summit 2024, set to take place from May 22nd to May 23rd at the 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville. This event promises to be a game-changer for bicycle retailers seeking insights and strategies to enhance their business profitability.
