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France 2011: After Five Years, Market Swings Up

France 2011: After Five Years, Market Swings Up

PARIS, France - After five years of declines, the French bicycle market reversed its downward trend, with a 5.5% increase in sales volume over 2010...

France 2010: IDB Regains Share in Declining Market

France 2010: IDB Regains Share in Declining Market

The bicycle business proved to be more resilient than other consumer sectors in France. Mostly attributed to widespread uncertainty on the countrys...

<b>France 2009</b>: French Spend Less Money on Fewer Bikes

<b>France 2009</b>: French Spend Less Money on Fewer Bikes

French streets are once again bustling with bicycles, particularly in the bigger cities. After many years of cars only, the French seem to have...

<b>France 2008:</b> Slowly Reaction On E-Bike Trend (Part 2)

<b>France 2008:</b> Slowly Reaction On E-Bike Trend (Part 2)

The current market situation in France is best reflected by Decathlons decision to postpone the opening of its own bike production facility in the...

<b>France 2008:</b> IBD Gets Popular Again (Part 1)

<b>France 2008:</b> IBD Gets Popular Again (Part 1)

The French bicycle retail channel is quickly changing, taking advantage of the rising popularity of the IBD. With the rising market share of dealers,...

<b>France 2007:</b> Market Breaks Price Trend

<b>France 2007:</b> Market Breaks Price Trend

PARIS, France The French bike market was dominated for years by supermarkets and the very cheap bikes they sell. That is changing fast. As...

<b>France 2006:</b> Big Changes

<b>France 2006:</b> Big Changes

PARIS, France - Big changes are taking place in the French bike market. Supermarkets are losing interest in the sale of bicycles, while domestic...

<b>France 2005:</b> Price Madness

<b>France 2005:</b> Price Madness

MAARSSEN, the Netherlands - 3,760,000 bikes were sold in France in 2005; up a healthy 7% on the figure from 2004. This is reported by the French...