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This is the latest version of the NBDA's Cost of Doing Business study. Specialty bicycle retailers were surveyed in early 2022, with most answering based on the full 2021 calendar year. This unique research effort for bicycle shops represents the most up-to-date comparative financial performance information available anywhere. This study is designed to serve as an easy-to-understand tool for specialty bicycle retailers to evaluate their own company's operating results in order to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. Using the information in this report, bicycle retailers can compare their own figures with other firms in their revenue category; with other single or multi-store operators; with stores of similar size; with stores of a particular geographic region, and with the high-profit firms (i.e., those in the upper 25% based on before-tax return on assets). Spotting significant differences between your own store's performance and the industry composites can be the first step toward improving performance. However, deviations from industry norms do not automatically call for some action. Full description below. Members must log in to get member pricing. -
Using the information in this report, bicycle retailers can compare their own figures with other firms in their revenue category; with other single or multi-store operators; with stores of similar size; with stores of a particular geographic region, and with the high-profit firms (i.e., those in the upper 25% based on before-tax return on assets). Spotting significant differences between your own store's performance and the industry composites can be the first step toward improving performance. However, deviations from industry norms do not automatically call for some action. Members must log in to get member pricing. -
This 79-page report is a detailed market overview of the bicycle market in the United States and worldwide in 2016, compiled and written by industry consultant Jay Townley, a principal with the Gluskin Townley Group LLC. It includes information on imports, exports, the cycling population, channels of trade, retailers, sales by product category, top bicycle brands, and niche products. The report is based on numerous individual studies and research reports, along with statistics from the U.S. Customs Department, Delphi panels, and the National Sporting Goods Association. The report also includes tables and numerous charts.* *Members must log in to get member pricing. -
This unique research effort for bicycle shops is designed to serve as an easy-to-understand tool for specialty bicycle retailers to evaluate their own company's operating results in order to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. Using this information, bicycle retailers can compare their own figures with other firms in their revenue category; with other single or multi-store operators; with stores of similar size; with stores of a particular geographic region, and with the high-profit firms (i.e., those in the upper 25% based on before-tax return on assets). Spotting significant differences between your own store's performance and the industry composites can be the first step toward improving performance. However, deviations from industry norms do not automatically call for some action. *Members must log in to get member pricing. -
This Cost of Doing Business study is based on actual financial reports of independent bicycle retailers, ranging in size from under $250,000 to over $1 million in annual revenues. The study includes an introduction on interpreting the numbers and is designed to serve as an easy-to-understand tool for bicycle dealers to evaluate their own operating results in order to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and find opportunities for improvement. Included is information on profitability and inventory productivity, including gross margins and inventory turns. Space and personnel productivity are analyzed, along with financial management information and sales data, including sales by quarter. *Members must log in to get member pricing.
