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Financial3 Apr 25
Decathlon Germany reports significant increase in bicycle sales
PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Demand for bicycle and team sports products within the extensive product portfolio of Decathlon has been very strong in Germany last year, reports the sporting goods retail giant. Decathlon expanded their market share in the otherwise weak German bicycle market in 2024 and reported a sales increase of 8% in the category bicycles. However, exact sales figures have not been disclosed.
Mergers & Acquisitions31 Mar 25
Buycycle swallows up French pre-owned marketplace Biked
MUNICH, Germany - In order to further expand its position in the market for premium pre-owned bicycles and e-bikes in France and Europe, TFJ Buycycle GmbH - creator of the German bicycle marketplace Buycycle, has joined forces with the French premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles, Biked.
Retail27 Feb 25
Leasing and financing drivers for e-bike market, GfK-NIQ study shows
AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands - Ahead of the publication of the official 2024 sales statistics in the Netherlands, market researcher GfK-NIQ reports a shrinking market for e-bikes for the second consecutive year. E-bike suppliers are looking for new ways to regenerate the market. Leasing and employee benefits program are important drivers to expand the market again.
E-bike and bicycle factory21 Feb 25
Cowboy partners with ReCycles to nearshore e-bike assembly in France
BRUSSELS, Belgium - E-bike brand Cowboy has fully moved its e-bike assembly operations to France. In a strategic nearshoring move, the partnership with Rebirth Group subsidiary ReCycles aims to reduce delivery times, and strengthen customer support as the brand seeks to meet demand for its e-bikes across Europe.
Insolvency & Chapter 1120 Feb 25
Bankruptcy of Angell Bikes after recall turns into legal dispute
PARIS, France - "The recall of the first-generation Angell e-bikes issued last year brought our adventure to an end despite all our efforts and the incredible work of all the employees, whom I am thinking of tonight." With these words, Marc Simoncini, founder of the French e-bike startup Angell, announced the end of a venture that had once aimed to change urban mobility.
France4 Feb 25
Cixi's chainless bicycles enters series production in France
ANNECY, France - After 10 years of research and development and a €19 million investment, active mobility developer, Cixi has announced that its Pers chainless technology is ready to hit the market. The first four bicycles featuring PERS technology will be available for purchase at this year's Eurobike.