IBD Focus

Simple, quick and efficient: Proviz on how its B2B is supporting IBDs

Proviz Sports launched a new B2B website for IBDs towards the end of last year. Rebecca Morley catches up with…

3 years ago

Supporting small businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns

Spend on last year’s Small Business Saturday UK hit £1.1 billion, exceeding the billion pound mark for the first time.…

3 years ago

How did IBDs fare in 2020?

Bike retailers have seen a rise in demand this year, leading to surging sales and stock shortages. But what can…

3 years ago

What can cycle retailers expect following COVID-19?

By Richard Bowker, Criterium Cycles director

3 years ago

How has COVID-19 affected bike repairs and servicing?

One advantage IBDs will always have over the internet is servicing and repairs. Even if customers do choose to spend…

4 years ago

What can we expect from this year’s Local Bike Shop Day?

This year’s Local Bike Shop Day is taking place on 5th September – after being postponed from its original date…

4 years ago

Safe, protective and dealer direct: ArmaUrto on aiding IBDs

ArmaUrto director Chris Battin tells Rebecca Morley about the brand’s dealer direct programme and how it fills a gap in…

4 years ago

Opening a bike shop during a pandemic

Former firefighter Tom Hunter recently opened a new IBD – The Bike Side – in West Sussex. Rebecca Morley finds…

4 years ago

How have bike shops responded to COVID-19? Pennine Cycles, Balfe’s Bikes

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many…

4 years ago

How have bike shops responded to COVID-19? Dave Mellor Cycles

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many…

4 years ago