The board of The Boots Company announced today that it intends to allow Halfords to become an independent company, probably by a demerger, possibly by an outright sale. The deal should be sorted by the Autumn.
Read More »Tell us your thoughts: How was business in the first half of 2023?
We’re almost halfway through 2023 and the bike trade has suffered a turbulent start to the year. As …
Muc-Off partners with Bikebook, the bike servicing finder platform
Muc-Off, the bicycle care and performance brand, has announced its partnership with Bikebook, a plat…
BikeBiz’s guide to the latest kids’ bikes and accessories
This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here 1…
Sigma appoints Andre Bachmann as managing director
Andre Bachmann has joined the management team of Sigma-Elektro GmbH. In his new position as managing…
Reynolds launches new downhill and enduro wheels
Reynolds Cycling has introduced a new range of wheels, the 307 and 309 Gravity collection. Available…
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BBC website says urban two-wheeling is a ‘gamble’
In a lead article on today's site, a BBC journalist said city cycling is too dangerous for most people to countenance. Get on the site right now and air your views
Read More »IBDs are looking forward to a bumper year
An early Easter, good Spring weather and no FMD access restrictions are leading UK IBDs to feel confident about the future. The BikeBizBarometer is showing that turnover is up on the same period last year, but profits are either static or dipping. This is mirrored in mainstream retail and industry results as released by the British Retail Consortium and the Institute of Directors
Read More »CyberTill shortlisted for top Euro retail tech award
CyberTill, the ASP-based e-commerce and EPoS system developed in the bike trade but now available for any retail sector, is one of three companies shortlisted for the Future Technology Award in the European Retail Solution Awards
Read More »Gary Coffrin starts international electric vehicle distribution company
It's a case of poacher-turned-gamekeeper. Long-time cycle industry consultant Coffrin - based in San Jose, California - used to produce an emailed newsletter that put a Coffrin-esque spin on the top corporate news stories of the day
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