Entries by NBDA

Advanced Financial Statements

Mike Barnidge, Credit Director at QBP Reading financial statements is one thing, but interpreting, understanding, and making key decisions based on that information is the next level. Turn on the analytical part of your brain in this deep dive into what your financial statements are telling you about the health of your business. Grab a […]

Supply in a Time of Uncertainty

Join the NBDA and Bob Margevicius, Executive Vice President at Specialized Bicycle Components, for a supply chain overview. Topics to include: -How the Chinese New Year, tariffs, and other delays set us off to a bad start.  -How did all of that affect inventory levels?  -What are the major disruptions that we need to overcome […]

Connecting with Customers in a Contactless World

Many IBDs have spent the crisis working harder than ever and experiencing record sales to brand new customers, but they are looking for ways to connect with these new customers long-term and keep them from venturing back to the big-box chains for their next purchase.  Jason Windsor from Retail Toolkit will share practical ways bike […]

How to move our industry forward in our COVID-19 impacted world

A year in review, how to move our industry forward in our COVID-19 impacted world. Join the NBDA and NPD for a presentation of current bicycle industry sales data and reports, including COVID-related impacts. The webinar will include the year in review, COVID-19 growing categories, and 3 ways to leverage these new opportunities.   The NBDA […]

Finding Focus with Mike Sinyard

Mike Sinyard is the founder and chairman of Specialized Bicycle Components. When it comes to business, Mike has witnessed almost every possible scenario. During these times when you are overworked and exhausted, it can be hard to maintain workflow and service standards. Mike Sinyard understands that retailers are key to the industry and has joined […]

Cross-Category Learning

Cross-Category Learning – What can bike, outdoor, and paddle businesses learn from each other? Join in on this unique panel discussion that showcases the different ways retailers are solving for the COVID crisis in their areas and in their sectors. Special emphasis will be placed on coping tactics to survive and thrive in a ‘Shelter In […]

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Online Sales with SmartEtailing

Ryan Atkinson from SmartEtailing will offer a brief overview of IBD online sales during the last 6 weeks to offer context for all attendees. He will then review the basics of online sales with SmartEtailing and include insights into situational specifics like online customer service, curbside pickup, and supplier drop ship programs. NBDA Members get […]

Improving Customers’ Biking Experience

When people enjoy biking, not just because of the inherent joy of being on a bike but also because the streets feel safer, they will bike more. This webinar with the League of American Bicyclists will cover how the organization is trying to shape bicycle-friendly federal policy. Congress continues to develop COVID-19 emergency relief and […]

Reaching Customers at a Social Distance with Gearo

Reaching customers at this time can be challenging. Join Justine Barone, Founder, and CEO of Gearo will share how retailers are using Gearo Automator to stay connected with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Join this webinar to learn how to best utilize an online platform to keep foot traffic coming to your shop and provide […]