Bicycle Association warns of "alarming drop" in bicycle imports
The Bicycle Association has circulated members with the Q3 financials for the UK bike market, and they're not pretty.
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Polaris post sales growth of 12 per cent
Polaris is on course to see a 12 per cent rise in year on year sales for the period ending November 2017.
Shimano's profits slump due to "somewhat soft" cycling market
Shimano reported earnings slumped by half in the first nine months of the year.
Shimano reports sales drop of almost three per cent
The latest sales report from bicycle componentry specialists Shimano shows an overall three per cent decrease in sales for the first half of the year.
£1m profit for Planet X after corporate reboot
Rotherham's Planet X made £1m in profits after steering straight through a rough year.
Securing the future of cycling: BA publishes 14-page Bike Hub report
Bicycle Association releases 14-page report celebrating 14 years of the Bike Hub fund.
IBDs enjoy biggest ever month of finance sales
The UK's IBD initiative Ride it away retail finance has enjoyed its biggest single month ever in terms of sales.
UPDATED: Soft sales over past year lead to SRAM redundancies
40 jobs to go across Europe, US and Asia operations
2016 starts with sales down 20% for Shimano
However European inventories are not concerning the bike industry giant
Raleigh owner Accell sees profits up for the start of 2016
High-end bikes and electric assisted boost performance in Q1
Halfords bike sales up while P&A dips
Generally positive news from the UK's largest retailer of bicycles, with 2015 cycling results down only marginally
Exchange rates hit Dorel revenue
While IBD performance was positive, Q4 ultimately fell short of expectations
Primal sees 58% turnover rise, opens pop-up store
Plymouth firm is partnering with Rockets and Rascals for the outlet
Is there a credit boom on the way?
With Amazon among the many retailers seeing the value in finance and offering a new credit package for its customers, the ACT explains the impact finance can have as a sales tool for bike shops...
2pure reports trend-bucking 28% turnover gain in 2015
“We managed to increase our turnover by 28% in the year, which exceeded our expectations"
Finance cycle sales up 64% in 2015
V12 finance sees £38.5m lending in first six months of the year
New POS finance available to Moore Large dealers
Interest-free credit service can be offered to customers in-store and online on purchases over £440
Halfords' share price bordering two year low
Experts suggest the retail giant's troubles may not be over yet
Raleigh-owner Accell sees turnover up on 2014
Positive trends for Haibike, Raleigh UK, Lapierre and Ghost in 2015 Q3
South Wales cycle retail group posts record sales
Tredz, Wheelies and Cycle Solutions are part of the group
Moore Large partners with V12 finance for IBD finance offer
Interest free credit for customers available through team up between the distributor, V12 and ACT