IBD Focus Archives

Cycle Spirit London: “The team is so solid and proactive, I couldn’t ask for a better bunch”

Jun 27, 2022 | Features

Cycle Spirit London opened just months before the pandemic changed the course of the industry – Rebecca Morley finds out how the shop’s fared in challenging times

“It’s pleasantly chaotic and energetic”: Butternut Bikes on its North London store

Mar 14, 2022 | Features

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger crosses the Thames to meet the team at Butternut Bikes, North London

South Downs Bikes on its new store, Covid impacts and busy shop floors

Feb 25, 2022 | Features

Rebecca Morley speaks to South Downs Bikes’ Aaron Creamer

Criterium Cycles’ Richard Bowker on what cycle retailers can expect to see in 2022

Jan 19, 2022 | Features

Founder and director of Criterium Cycles bike shop in Edinburgh, Richard Bowker CBE, outlines what bike shops could look forward to as we kick off the new year

All demand, not enough supply

Dec 22, 2021 | Features

The past year has presented many challenges for businesses across the cycling industry, facing shortages in supply following unprecedented demand. Rebecca Morley asks bike shop owners how they’ve fared and what things might look like in 2022

What can we expect from Local Bike Shop Day 2021?

Aug 23, 2021 | Features

As Local Bike Shop Day looms, BikeBiz catches up with the ACT to find out more about this weekend’s annual celebration

How can small retailers use online to boost business?

Jul 2, 2021 | Features

Rebecca Morley looks at how bricks and mortar retailers can get in front of an online-first audience

Giving IBDs a competitive edge

Jun 21, 2021 | Features

Apidura co-founder Tori Fahey tells Rebecca Morley how the bikepacking brand’s In-store Repairs Programme is helping IBDs compete with online retailers