Omnichannel-related stories lead the list.
LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports International's surprise decision to buy the retailer Performance Bicycle was the most-read story on BicycleRetailer.com in 2016. ASI, the owner of Fuji, Kestrel, Breezer, SE and other brands, announced in August that it would buy the retailer, which has about 100 brick-and-mortar locations in addition to its e-commerce business.
The purchase created an omnichannel giant, with ASI now able to offer its brands through a variety of channels around the world. Articles related to omnichannel distribution and pricing led the list of most read stories on this site in 2016.
- 1. ASI buys Performance
- 2. Giant to sell bikes online
- 3. Shimano slashes pricing
- 4. Price Point shuts down
- 5. Specialized reduces staff
- 6. Trek investigates Sam's Club sales
- 7. Guru bankrupt
- 8. Big Three duke it out in spring discounts
- 9. SRAM claims victories in pricing
- 10. VeloNews and Shimano tangle
