Did you notice an uptick in gift card sales this holiday season? Definitely 30% (28 votes) Slightly 22% (20 votes) Not at all 48% (45 votes) Total votes: 93 Read more about Did you notice an uptick in gift card sales this holiday season?
Do your customers care whether a company or its products are environmentally friendly? Yes, and they're showing it with their dollars 27% (59 votes) Somewhat, but they're not changing their buying habits yet 53% (115 votes) No, they're purchasing without regard to the environment 21% (45 votes) Total votes: 219 Read more about Do your customers care whether a company or its products are environmentally friendly?
Will the subprime mortgage crisis affect your holiday sales? Yes, I am already experiencing weak December sales 49% (82 votes) Maybe, but it's too early to tell 28% (46 votes) No, I am anticipating no impact in my area 23% (38 votes) Total votes: 166 Read more about Will the subprime mortgage crisis affect your holiday sales?
If you could only pick one MTB consumer publication, which would it be? Bike 14% (85 votes) Decline 5% (29 votes) Dirt Rag 31% (185 votes) Mountain Bike Action 12% (71 votes) Mountain Bike 38% (225 votes) Total votes: 595 Read more about If you could only pick one MTB consumer publication, which would it be?
How will you keep your customers engaged during the winter season? Better customer service 35% (24 votes) Classes/training 45% (31 votes) Better deals 20% (14 votes) Total votes: 69 Read more about How will you keep your customers engaged during the winter season?
What retail goals do you have for the winter season? Staff training 24% (21 votes) Upgrade POS system 11% (10 votes) Renovate/update shop 52% (46 votes) Hiring employees 13% (11 votes) Total votes: 88 Read more about What retail goals do you have for the winter season?
Do you think 29er bikes have staying power? No 36% (98 votes) Yes 64% (177 votes) Total votes: 275 Read more about Do you think 29er bikes have staying power?
Will bike sharing programs be successful beyond more progressive U.S. cities like San Francisco and New York? Yes 28% (38 votes) No 34% (46 votes) Europe yes, U.S. no 37% (50 votes) Total votes: 134 Read more about Will bike sharing programs be successful beyond more progressive U.S. cities like San Francisco and New York?
Will the Southern California fires affect bike shop sales in that region? Yes 61% (99 votes) No 11% (17 votes) Slightly 28% (45 votes) Total votes: 161 Read more about Will the Southern California fires affect bike shop sales in that region?
Is the tightening credit crunch impacting your business decisions? Yes 38% (38 votes) No 22% (22 votes) Too early to tell 40% (40 votes) Total votes: 100 Read more about Is the tightening credit crunch impacting your business decisions?