Tag Archive for: bicycle industry
Helping Bicycle Retailers Grow Their Business
We cover tips for retailers including best time to send emails, what to send, who to send to, and how to welcome customers back into the store for services.
5 Ways to Save on Healthcare Outside Monthly Premiums
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.)
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.
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.
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 Announces 2023 Retailer Excellence Award Winners
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has announced the 2023 winners of the Retailer Excellence Awards (REA).
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.