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Giant reports 5.4% fall in revenue through first half of 2023

Giant has reported a 5.4% fall in first half revenue when compared to the same period last year, down to NT$42.6 billion (£1.32 billion). Product sales in Europe were down 12% for the period, with American sales falling by 44%. The company says that strong sales in China helped after …

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Giant to open Tugby store later this year, neighbouring Café Ventoux

Giant is set to open a new store in Tugby this autumn, neighbouring destination cafe-restaurant Café Ventoux. The brand says the new location will cater to all cyclist’s needs and is conveniently located next to “the cycling café of choice” in Rutland and Leicestershire. Ian Beasant, managing director of Giant …

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ACT and Activate Cycle Academy to offer Giant specific Cytech e-bike qualification

Giant UK has partnered with Activate Cycle Academy and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) to provide a Cytech Technical e-bike qualification. The course will be available on multiple dates, the first of which is due to commence on the Friday, June 23. It will equip individuals with a greater …

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Giant Group reports 9.6% drop in sales for Q1

The Giant Group has reported a 9.6% drop in sales for Q1, citing inventory levels in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base as the reason. The Taiwanese company’s sales in Europe and North America were impacted by higher inventories of entry-level and …

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Bicycle Association urges cycling industry to tackle lack of diversity with launch of new project

The BA has launched a new Diversity in Cycling project Picture Simon Wilkinson via Unsplash

The Bicycle Association (BA) has marked International Women’s Day with the launch of Diversity in Cycling. The project is aimed at tackling the lack of diversity in the cycling industry, and unlocking additional growth by reaching out to new customer audiences and recruiting more diversely, particularly at leadership level. To …

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Giant announces new store opening in St Albans

The new Giant store in St Albans after relocating from Radlett

Giant has announced the opening of a new store in St Albans. The Giant Store, run in partnership with the Cadence Performance Group, is a relocation of the company’s previous site in Radlett. The brand said the new location will provide a hub for all cyclists with the added boost …

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Giant Group UK launches new delivery service in conjunction with retailers

Giant Group UK has launched a new direct-to-consumer delivery service in conjunction with retailers. The Giant and Liv Delivery service supports the online demand for bikes – consumers can now order bikes direct from the brands’ websites for home delivery. Ian Beasant, managing director of Giant UK, said: “We’re delighted …

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Giant opens second brand store in Scotland in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative

Giant has announced the opening of its second brand store in Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. The store, Giant Store Edinburgh, is open seven days a week. Customers can browse electric, road, commuter, and kids bikes, plus a dedicated collection of women’s bikes, through the Liv brand. Ian …

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Giant announces second UK store opening of 2023 

Giant has announced its second UK store opening for the new year, this time in Paddock Wood Kent. The Giant Store, run in partnership with Cadence Performance Group, has taken over the former family-owned Evernden Cycles, as the previous owners retire.  Giant said that renowned for friendly and professional customer …

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Giant opens its first brand store in Scotland

Giant has announced that it is opening its first brand store in Scotland, situated in the city of Stirling. Known as the ‘gateway to the highlands’, Giant said Stirling is a ‘fantastic’ location with ‘incredible’ cycling on the store’s doorstep. The company’s global strategy is to make cycling accessible to …

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