Rick Vosper
All articles by Rick Vosper
Industry-watchers may be missing out on the biggest story of the decade.
Why college Economics professors teach the bicycle business as an example of Perfect Competition.
A version of this article ran in the October issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.
Most ambitious shop staffers look ahead to rising up through the ranks in the industry. How many of you have talked to a successful company's sales rep and thought, "I wish I had their job!"
Outside reps have long been an invisible army within the bike business. Now the NBDA is stepping up to make them easier to find for suppliers and retailers.
As dealers and suppliers struggle to meet inventory demands and wait times continue to lengthen, trade show organizers are steadfastly bullish on their future.
While the rest of the market is scrambling for product, the e-bike sector just keeps on growing. And that's a good thing for the IBD.
2020 brought unprecedented change to the bicycle industry. But when we look at the 2021 dealer count, the most surprising thing is how few surprises there are.
The industry is in an unprecedented scramble for more product. But be careful what you wish for.
Like them or not, brand-owned retail stores are here to stay, with Trek in a commanding position to lock in key markets nationwide.
As the market changes, so does the way suppliers and retailers interact.
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