State of Retail

Posted November 12, 2024
How does it compare to pre-COVID levels, as well as the years since the pandemic?
Steve Yeager.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our November magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How would you gauge the current consumer demand for bikes, service, apparel, parts, accessories?

Posted January 31, 2024
Win Allen.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our January magazine edition, we introduce our 2024 State of Retail panelists and their shops, representing a variety of bicycle businesses in nine U.S. states.

Posted October 25, 2023
Julie Gabay.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our October magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What’s your experience with, and assessment of, click-and-collect programs?

Posted July 11, 2023
Will Schellenger.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your expectations of sales representatives? Are they being met?

Posted December 15, 2022
Joe Elam.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What plans and predictions do you have for your business in 2023?

Posted July 12, 2022
Linda Coburn.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are the most — and least — effective things you’ve done to engage with customers and keep them riding?

Posted December 13, 2021
Karen Malogorski.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What percentage of your business is service and how are you managing parts shortages?

Posted November 15, 2021
Muneer Radi.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our November magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Does your shop sponsor a team or have an ambassador program? How effective is it?

Posted October 18, 2021
Christina Baanders-Decker.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our October magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Which in-person trade shows and dealer events will you attend this year, and how relevant are these events to you in the post-COVID, post-Interbike world?

Posted September 20, 2021
Howard Chung.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our September magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your thoughts about click-and-collect, omnichannel sales, and brands that sell directly to consumers?

Posted August 16, 2021
Michael Haldeman.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our August magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Tell us about trainer and indoor cycling accessory sales in your store.

Posted July 12, 2021
Shawna Macan.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How have you differentiated your shop, and what are your best business practices?

Posted June 14, 2021
Dale Mattson.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our June magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: COVID-19, Year 2: How are restrictions easing, how’s inventory, and which business adaptations will you keep?

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