Entries by Frances Abbott

Workstand: Proven partner for bike shops

Workstand is your all-in-one commerce solution. Powered by the bike industry’s largest data and integrations network, Workstand offers software solutions to help you confidently run your business – all with one subscription. 

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National Bicycle Dealers Association Announces Results of 2023 Fall Board Election

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is delighted to announce the results of its 2023 Fall Board Election, where two outstanding candidates were elected by a majority member vote. Joining the NBDA Board of Directors are Clark Butcher from Victory Bicycle Studio in Memphis, TN, and Greg McDonald from Ridleys in Calgary. Both individuals bring a wealth of industry experience and expertise to the NBDA.

How to Keep Up with Holiday Retail Trends

There are thousands of plan options and codes and laws that seem to change every year. We are here to help you through the confusion with some simple ways to save on your healthcare expenses outside your monthly premium. (Fun Fact: one of these tips, could even help your premium go down at renewal.)

Racks As a Companion to Bike Sales with Küat

Learn from Küat how to make bike racks the easiest companion sale. Küat is a brand known for its ability to create industry-changing products that are manufactured with the utmost care to quality. They design products that last longer, boast unmatched style, and earn Küat the reputation of being a leader in feature innovation.

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National Bicycle Dealers Association Establishes Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is proud to announce the formation of the Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel, a collaborative effort bringing together top retailers and suppliers in the bicycle industry. This initiative aims to formulate best practices that contribute to the positive financial health of both suppliers and retailers on a global scale.

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National Bicycle Dealers Association Retailer Summit to be Held in Bentonville, Arkansas

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is pleased to announce the second annual Retailer Summit, to be held in Bentonville, Arkansas on May 22nd and 23rd, 2024. The event will take place at the 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville and is expected to attract retailers from across the country. The Summit ties in with the Bentonville Bike Fest, a three-day festival featuring over 120 brands in expo, races, and consumer events for a dynamic, multi-day industry gathering in the mountain biking capital of the world.

Great Ride. Easy Fold. Built to Last.

Tern focuses on building bikes that are a great ride, easy to fold, and are built to last. They’re a unique brand with some very recognizable frame features, and we’re excited to chat with them today about what’s happening with Tern currently, what’s next, and what dealers and future dealers need to know.

NBDA News Hour – November 2023

The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter. Listen in this week as we review their focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace. We open with a discussion about lithium battery fires.

Top Performance, Top Experience

This episode’s guest is Nat Ross of Pirelli. In this episode Nat shares some practical ways to engage with customers using tire products and other parts and accessories.

These small interactions can have a large payoff, and Nat offers ways to make the most of these interactions. Through focusing on language when communicating with our customer and focusing on merchandising and more in the shop, Nat helps us get it done.