selling eBikes
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Selling Ebikes Part Two: 6 Ways To Power Up Your Sales

“Put in the effort to understand the products, ride the bikes, and engage your vendors to find ways to make ebikes a success in your store.”

eBike Sales
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eBike Sales Part One: The Struggles For The Typical IBD

“The most dangerous thing in my opinion our industry can do is to make sweeping generalizations and unrealistic comparisons between the various types and sizes of businesses, and their ebike sales successes and shortcomings.”

Website Merchandising Tips
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5 eBike Website Merchandising Tips

“As we head into spring the feeling is that ebikes will continue to surge in popularity and it is important for retailers to get in front of customers with great website merchandising.”

supply chain
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How Coronavirus is Disrupting the Bicycle Supply Chain

Giant announced manufacturing operations in China are not back to work and will require local government approval to start back up. In addition, other bicycle producers are also temporarily halting production around the world as they struggle to get parts from China. These are signs of how the Coronavirus outbreak is creating a domino effect in straining the bicycle supply chain.

Disruptions Impacting the Bicycle Business

Six Disruptions Impacting the Bicycle Business

As we enter a new decade, technology and demographic changes are disrupting the bicycle market and will continue to drive evolution and innovation within the industry.

We are now in a technology world filled with surprising innovations that are changing the way we move. They are also changing the industry’s landscape for products, channels, and customers. It’s not evolution, it’s revolution.

Mentorship For Success

Mentorship for Success

“We cannot stop or always predict what will or will not affect us as an industry, but we can always concentrate on being the best we can today, while helping others achieve that themselves. “

expense creep

Expense Creep – Victim Or Victorious?

“MSRP and MAP pricing have two key words you should key in on. Suggested and minimum. If you follow the suggestions, you will get the minimum profits.”

Glacier Cyclery
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Glacier Cyclery and Nordic: Best Bicycle Shop Profiles

“Glacier Cyclery and Nordic was founded in Whitefish Montana in 1982 by Ron and Jan Brunk. Over the last year or so, three long time employees have been transitioning into the owners of the business.”

Shop Rides planning

Shop Rides, Planning and Protection

While group rides are a great way to build community, are you also directly appealing to these riders through marketing and product presentations/demos?

Retailer's Post-Recession Success

One Retailer’s Post-Recession Success: Part Two

 “Regardless of the size of your business, the basics are the same - stay lean, manage expenses, and work hard to actually sell your products. Success is always worth the effort!”