Rick Vosper
All articles by Rick Vosper
March 13, 2023
Too many bikes is nothing new. In fact we’ve been oversupplying ourselves for a decade.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
February 15, 2023
The IBD isn't dead, but it definitely ain't what it used to be. Suppliers, too. In fact, the entire specialty retail channel is adapting to a new way of doing business.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
January 16, 2023
Things are tough for retailers, tough for suppliers, and as usual, sales reps are getting caught in the middle.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
December 12, 2022
Here's what to expect during the long, dark winter ahead.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
November 14, 2022
Slack sales collide with ever-growing inventory to spell a long, hard winter for retailers and suppliers alike. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
October 10, 2022
The biggest takeaway from the past three roller-coaster years may be that there’s not much to be taken away
It’s that time of year again. Dealers and suppliers are trying to put together orders for the 2023 season, and discovering there’s nothing to base their sales estimates on. Here’s a sample conversation I’ve heard about from a number of different retail business owners:
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 12, 2022
We all know 2020–2021 were good years for retailers. The shocking part is just how good.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
August 15, 2022
The bike industry is changing fast. But so is the rate of change itself.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
July 11, 2022
Buckle up, bicycle industry. We're in for a(nother) wild ride.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
June 13, 2022
The 2020-2021 boost in ridership is undeniably real. But what happens next is anybody's guess.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
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