Retail

Specialized’s omnichannel strategy aims to bridge the gap between digital and physical commerce. - Photo Heckmair

Specialized expands its omnichannel strategy in Europe

HOLZKIRCHEN, Germany - After having launched its integrated marketplace successfully in several European countries such as the United Kingdom, the...

In its future advertisements, Merida will focus more on the combination of online ordering and delivery via trusted dealer. - Photo Sven Scholten

Merida sees strong online sales growth due to corona

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - For several years, Merida Benelux has offered consumers the option of ordering a bicycle online and then having it...

At Azor, the choice of options is huge. That made building the configurator a very complex job. - Photo Remco Veurink

Azor launches custom-made bicycle tool making millions of...

HOOGEVEEN, the Netherlands - For two years, Dutch bicycle manufacturer, Azor worked on their bicycle configurator, spending tens of thousands of...

Plochingen near Stuttgart is the location of a Decathlon store as well as the German HQ of the sporting goods retail giant. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Decathlon Continues To Expand in Germany with Stores and Logistics...

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Increasing pressure by webshops on a sporting goods sector in Germany that's already facing difficulties, make for tough market...

Rose Bikes’ production at its HQ in Bocholt, Germany. – Photo Rose Bikes

Rose Bikes Scores Double-Digit Sales Growth

BOCHOLT, Germany - In its from 1 November to 31 October running fiscal year 2018/19 German omni-channel distributor Rose Bikes GmbH achieved a total...

Today 50 Evans stores are still in operation. – Photo Evans

Evans Closes Four More Stores

LONDON, UK - Major UK high street cycle retailer Evans Cycles issued an update in late 2019 for the latest closed stores. They are Chalk Farm and...

Argos sells its own brand budget priced Cross and Challenge bikes as well as a range of bike accessories. – Photo Argos

UK Retail Giant Argos Joins Bicycle Association Market Data Service

MILTON KEYNES, UK - Major UK 'click and collect' retailer Argos recently confirmed today that it will join the Bicycle Association's Cycling Market...

Heavy write-downs and interest payments have been responsible for pre-tax loss. – Photo Wiggle

Wiggle Posts Heavy Loss Despite Impressive Sales

CORK, Ireland - Mapil Topco, owner of internet only giant WiggleCRC, has posted a pre-tax loss of GBP 132.5 million (€ 157m) for the trading period...

Latest Alltricks store at Issy-les-Moulineaux covers 600 square meters on two floors. - Michel de Chavanon

Decathlon Targets New Markets with Alltricks Webshop Take-Over

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France - Decathlon obtained a majority shareholding in the omni-channel distributor Alltricks. The sporting goods giant acquired...

Assuming you are now selling via all the generally accepted sales channels, how do you keep it all balanced? – Photo Shutterstock

Online Distribution Channel Management

Amazon is now the largest seller of products on the internet. It has a 40 percent market share in North America and continues to grow approximately...