Giant Bicycles has introduced new technology into its UK operations to simplify how retailers access imagery and product information. The brand’s UK team now stores the information in a Canto digital asset management (DAM) library, providing a simple workflow for Giant’s retailers to access centralised images, videos and technical PDFs …
Read More »BDA responds to Cyclescheme’s reduction in retailer commission rates
The Bicycle Dealers Association (BDA) has responded to Cyclescheme’s recent announcement of a reduction in retailer commission rates. Effective from yesterday on any unredeemed e-certificate, Cyclescheme commission has been reduced to 8.33%, excluding VAT, for all bikes, accessories and helmets. From the beginning of November, a commission cap will be …
Read More »BA mediates industry talks on Cycle to Work commissions
The BA has been acting as an impartial mediator in talks between a number of its members on the topic of Cycle to Work commissions. At the request of brands Giant, Raleigh, Specialized and Trek, and scheme provider Cyclescheme, the BA has been facilitating a series of discussions with the …
Read More »Cycling industry unites to launch new campaign
Leading voices from the cycle industry have joined forces to show that #BikeIsBest in a new multi-format campaign. In the UK, two thirds (68%) of all journeys are under five miles, a distance that can be easily cycled by most people. Believing that #BikeIsBest, many of the cycling industry’s biggest …
Read More »Giant restructures its corporate branding
Giant has restructured its corporate branding, reports Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). The parent company of all the business units of the Taiwan-based company is now called Giant Group, including its own consumer-facing brands, its OE business, and other services and solutions. The adjusted branding has been two years …
Read More »Giant to sell 600,000 e-bikes this year
The company’s sales growth will stand at 56% compared to 2018, says Bike Europe
Read More »Dave Karneboge resigns as director of operations at Giant USA
He will continue in an advisory role for the Southern California based company
Read More »Giant launches new ARX lightweight kids’ bike range
The brand has said it's the lightest in its category
Read More »Giant Bicycle propped up by e-bike sales
30 per cent of Q1 sales are of e-bikes
Read More »Giant’s founding execs to retire
King Liu and Tony Lo are to step down from management of Taiwan's bicycle behemoth.
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