Sales & Trends

‘Macroeconomic turbulence’ weighs on bike business of Signa Sports
BERLIN, Germany – The past fiscal year was "a year of two halves,” for German e-commerce retail giant Signa Sports United (SSU). “We were able to...

Replacement market to give boost to German e-bike sales
BERLIN, Germany – In addition to the regular market for e-bikes, the replacement market is becoming increasingly important in Germany. No less than...

Half of e-bike buyers drop out with mandatory helmet use
ZEIST, the Netherlands - Mandatory helmet use on e-bikes is a much discussed topic in the industry as it would have a major impact on e-bike sales....

Rethink needed for US bicycle industry as 'golden age of...
NEW YORK, USA - When the pandemic started in March 2020 the US bicycle business was fully import dependent. 95% of all bicycles sold in the country...

Shakeout imminent in US bicycle retail?
NEW YORK, USA - On the outside, it looks like the bicycle industry has learned to adapt to the new reality with higher transport costs, irregular...

Supply issues cause growth in Belgian e-bike market to falter
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The total sales in the Belgian bike market fell by 1.2% in 2021, turning the tide on the 4% growth seen in 2020. A drop in e-bike...

French government promotes e-bike use through purchasing subsidies
PARIS, France - This July the French Parliament voted in some new measures to promote more sustainable and active mobility in the country. In what...

BIKE24's international strategy paying off, new markets on the cards
DRESDEN, Germany - E-commerce specialist, BIKE24, reports that it has "solidly navigated the first half of 2022" with full-bike sales up by 12%...

Dutch Dynamo Retail Group reports buoyant sales again after drop in...
AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - The largest bicycle dealer cooperative in the Netherlands, Dynamo Retail Group has reported strong sales figures this...

Giant Group reports sales record in second consecutive quarter
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Rising global inflation and the war in the Ukraine did not yet recoil sales of Taiwan's Giant Manufacturing. The company reports...