Fred Clements
All articles by Fred Clements
October 7, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
Sometimes the Internet seems like a vast global Complaint Department and bike shops receive plenty of bashing for real or perceived failings.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 27, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
I needed help and the solution was one I regularly apply to cycling: when in doubt, buy a new piece of equipment. In this case, a fountain pen.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 13, 2013
Discount internet retailing is a big challenge for brick-and-mortar retailers and the brands they carry.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 5, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
New research from Nielsen Corp. shows that half of consumers are now willing to spend more on products and services from companies that give back to society.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
August 26, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
Aside from “I’ll know it when I see it,” is there a way to fairly judge a store’s performance?
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
August 13, 2013
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
What if it’s more than the weather? What if the very nature of the bike shop customer is changing?
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
July 15, 2013
A blog by NBDA Executive Director Fred Clements
Are non-white people uncomfortable in many U.S. bicycle shops?
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
July 3, 2013
A future world without bike shops would be a disaster for the cycling movement at all levels.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
June 14, 2013
A blog by NBDA Executive Director Fred Clements
The average bicycle retail store earns annual pre-tax profit of 5.5 percent, but the top 25 percent bring home nearly three times that.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
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