State of Retail
![Win Allen. Win Allen.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/allen_win.jpg?itok=XIKtEVoV)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our January magazine edition, we introduce our 2024 State of Retail panelists and their shops, representing a variety of bicycle businesses in nine U.S. states.
![Julie Gabay. Julie Gabay.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/julie_gabayrotate_0.jpg?itok=2BMec893)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our October magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What’s your experience with, and assessment of, click-and-collect programs?
![Will Schellenger. Will Schellenger.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/will_schellenger.jpg?itok=ojWcofP-)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your expectations of sales representatives? Are they being met?
![Joe Elam. Joe Elam.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/joe_elam_0.jpeg?itok=pe_zD1H3)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What plans and predictions do you have for your business in 2023?
![Linda Coburn. Linda Coburn.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/linda_coburn_0.jpeg?itok=Ypyul4sJ)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are the most — and least — effective things you’ve done to engage with customers and keep them riding?
![Karen Malogorski. Karen Malogorski.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/karen-malogorski_0.jpg?itok=fV5PENys)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What percentage of your business is service and how are you managing parts shortages?
![Muneer Radi. Muneer Radi.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/muneer-radi_0.jpg?itok=lOv5ZPjz)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our November magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Does your shop sponsor a team or have an ambassador program? How effective is it?
![Christina Baanders-Decker. Christina Baanders-Decker.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/sor_mug_christina_sub.jpg?itok=tRsZe6Du)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our October magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Which in-person trade shows and dealer events will you attend this year, and how relevant are these events to you in the post-COVID, post-Interbike world?
![Howard Chung. Howard Chung.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/howard-chung_0.jpg?itok=9lXKnekb)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our September magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What are your thoughts about click-and-collect, omnichannel sales, and brands that sell directly to consumers?
![Michael Haldeman. Michael Haldeman.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/michael-haldman.jpg?itok=_6fKfO6P)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our August magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: Tell us about trainer and indoor cycling accessory sales in your store.
![Shawna Macan. Shawna Macan.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/shawna-macan.jpg?itok=2KHzMZ5A)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our July magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How have you differentiated your shop, and what are your best business practices?
![Dale Mattson. Dale Mattson.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/dale-mattson.jpg?itok=HoXORzZk)
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our June magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: COVID-19, Year 2: How are restrictions easing, how’s inventory, and which business adaptations will you keep?