Fred Clements

All articles by Fred Clements

Fred Clements: Sales tax reform gaining momentum

February 3, 2014
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.

There is some apparent movement on the problem of brick-and-mortar businesses being required to collect sales tax while internet retailers often do not.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: Are lower price points the next big thing?

January 24, 2014
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.

Are casual bike consumers being frightened away from bike shops because of sticker shock?

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: 2014 predictions involve more than weather

January 14, 2014
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.

Weather will continue to play an important role in the U.S. bicycle business in 2014, but other issues are driving a continuing soft market, according to a new analysis from the Gluskin Townley Group.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: Are bikes the new gay marriage?

January 3, 2014
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.

Bicycles are emerging as a new target for conservatives in the ongoing "culture wars" in America.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: Retailers can crush 'showrooming' now

December 20, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

A defensive response is not going to win us any battles.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: IBDs don't need drones

December 6, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

If we agree with Amazon's Jeff Bezos that complaining is not a strategy, what are some strategies that will lead to success for bike shops with physical locations?

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: Building the foundation for cycling

November 22, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

A small but resolute group of bicycle industry leaders stormed Capitol Hill Wednesday to make the case for the bicycle business as a creator of jobs and commerce that benefits the U.S. economy.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: An internet sales tax rant

November 8, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

It is outrageous that the federal government continues to give the middle finger to brick-and-mortar businesses across the country by failing to fix a broken sales tax system.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: Improve the economy—buy local

October 28, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

Many believe that buying from local independent businesses is a good thing, but is there credible research to back that up?

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

Fred Clements: The future of retail? It’s the people!

October 18, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements

A British market study shows that retail staff members are the key to making customers feel comfortable while shopping, and also cause them to buy and spend more.

Posted in Opinion/Analysis

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