Tag Archive for: bicycle industry

Opinion: Paying a Living Wage

Pay a living wage. I know. I know. Bring out all the reasons why you can’t.

Opinion: Building Community

Let’s begin with what I believe is the second most important tool for success in the future of the cycling industry here in America: Building Community, not a customer list.

Opinion: What is Happening?

We are flush with products but demand is low. Employees are moving out of the industry, finding quality help is getting more difficult, and keeping good people is getting even harder.
BRR - HLC

Bike retail is tough. HLC makes it easier.

Through the use of technology, HLC is making it easier for retailers to save time, increase their profits, and remain relevant in a changing marketplace.
BRR - News Hour July 2023

NBDA News Hour – July 2023

This week’s topics include the downtrend in foot traffic, inflation and how it affects retail, discounting, CPSC considering new safety requirements, and status of suppliers and bike share.

Member Moment: Pedalworks

Pedalworks is all about "professional care, mobile bike repair." Owner David Spaulding has 10+ years of bike mechanic experience and operates his full service bicycle repair shop on the go, serving the Tri-Cities area Washington State.
NBDA Retailer Excellence Award
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NBDA Announces 2023 Retailer Excellence Award Winners

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has announced the 2023 winners of the Retailer Excellence Awards (REA).
BRR - James Moore

The Life Changing Power of the Bicycle

The conversation centers around his recovery rides program and how he’s joining advocacy and cycling together to change perspectives and make a long-term positive impact.
BRR - NEMBA

Trails. Advocacy. Community.

The conversation covers the history of NEMBA, some current initiatives, the role of bike associations, and why and how retailers can work with similar groups in their local community.
Thomson Bike Tours group

Thomson Bike Tours is Coming To America!

Thomson Bike Tours is proud to announce a major business opportunity to its Independent Bike Shop members across the US. In allowing them to sell road, gravel, and e-bike cycling trips to some of the world’s biggest races and iconic destinations, bike shops now have a substantial revenue opportunity to add to their existing sales and service models.