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Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel – 1/16/24

The NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel will talk through an agenda on various topics.

Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel – 12/12/23

The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet and discuss the risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance.
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National Bicycle Dealers Association Calls for Input in E-Bike System Supplier Study

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is calling upon bicycle retailers across North America to participate in a crucial survey aimed at assessing E-bike System Suppliers. As the E-bike category continues its rapid expansion, fostering strong relationships with suppliers becomes paramount.
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Basso and Lee Cougan – Dealer Direct Program for the US Market

Stardue Group, the holding company of Basso and Lee Cougan, has announced a dealer direct program for the US market. Stardue Group is a family-owned and managed business based in the north of Italy. All bicycles are hand made in Italy. From design and engineering to production and assembly, the entire process is controlled by the company.

Zidy

At Zidy, we’re not just about managing bike shops’ customer communication; we’re all about embracing the ride, pushing boundaries, and revolutionizing the way you do business. Picture this: your bike shop, powered by the latest app in the game, designed from the ground up with an AI-first mindset. NBDA members are eligible for Zidy partner pricing.
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NBDA Bicycle Industry Retailer and Supplier Best Practices Panel Unites to Align the Industry

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) Bicycle Industry Retailer and Supplier Best Practices Panel convened on January 16, 2024, to address global supplier and retailer working ways with discussions aimed at fostering methods to maximize industry financial health and profitability. The panel's discussions revolved around Discounts and Online Pricing, DTC Sales and Servicing, DTC Sales Assembly, Set Up and Shipping and finally, Promoting the Value of the Specialty Bicycle Retailer.

Customer Acquisition Cost: What is it and why Does it Matter to Retailers?

Customer acquisition cost is on the rise—one study says it increased as much as 222% between 2013 and 2022. Research by Ecwid by Lightspeed indicates that the trend is widespread, which means even if your business isn’t currently worried about high customer acquisition cost yet, you probably should be soon.
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Additional Revenue. Customer Satisfaction. Customer Retention. The NBDA is proud to partner with Ensure Protect so that we can offer their Ride It Daily Extended Service (RIDES) warranty program to our retailer members. NBDA retailer…

3 tips to become a reference for bike newbies

What do your bike shop and the shoe store next door have in common? As retailers, you both value customer retention and steady growth. The difference? Due to the nature of your business, you can’t rely solely on regular customers. While most people have a full shoe rack, few are those who own more than one bike.
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NBDA Addresses Retailer E-Bike Safety and Standards in Quarterly Panel Meeting

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) Bicycle Industry E Bike Safety & Standards Panel convened for the second time on December 12, 2023, to address critical concerns regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the United States. The panel's discussions revolved around using Technology to minimize the impact of battery fires, an exploration of Throttles, Insurance Coverages and Battery Health.