Highlights in this latest online magazine (Issue 17 | September 2021) include:
- Eurobike kick-off trade show rally this week
- World Cycling Forum: Capitalizing on the current cycling boom
- IAA Mobility includes two halls for bicycles and e-bikes
Online Magazine: Trade shows and industry events start again
September has always been buzzing with tradeshows and events. The combination of Eurobike, World Cycling forum and IAA-Mobility, all within 1.5 weeks clearly shows that cycling is on top of the business and political agenda. Eurobike, which kicks off on Wednesday 1 September, will be the first indication whether visitors are ready again to attend these events.
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Securing financial stability in a tough market
The fact that a major player like Accell Group has been struggling under a burden of heavy debts gives a clear indication of the difficulties in the market. The manufacturer saw its turnover decline 10% from €1.43 billion in 2022 to €1.3 billion in 2023 as sales declined across major European markets and inventory levels remained high.
Online Magazine: Cycling boom spurs online sales
The transition to online sales gained momentum during the pandemic, also in the bicycle industry. Webshops reported hiking sales in all product categories. The theme is high on the agenda of the World Cycling forum, which takes place on 7-6 September. Read up on the topic to prepare for this rapidly developing trend.
Online magazine: Taiwan industry reinvents itself
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is changing its face. Finally, after years of decline in volume and value, more money is again coming in.
Guidelines issued on much-discussed 'Article 11' of European battery regulation
Taiwanese e-bike exports drop 47% in 2024
- Bicycle production in Spain rebounds to growth in 2024
- Cixi's chainless bicycles enters series production in France
- SponsoredSustainable pathways: Shimano shares vision for safer MTB trails
- Shimano Nordic steps into BikeFolder bicycle data project
- LEVA-EU urges shift in anti-dumping focus from tariffs to compliance
- EU e-bike legislation upheld in UK as proposed changes dismissed
- René Timmermans joins Darfon Group as OEM/ODM director
- Rotor Bike founders start new component brand QO
- Belgium Traxio-Velo: Mismanagement caused excess inventory, not the market
- Cargobikes at the heart of urban transformation in France
- EU extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese e-bikes for 5 years
- EU-Malaysia FTA Talks: A boost for the bicycle industry?
- Velofollies captures Belgium's upbeat mood, but not Europe's overall sentiment
- Ailing Pierer New Mobility AG streamlines bicycle and e-bike business
- Korean Tannus Co. Ltd. invests in new European subsidiary
- JobRad subsidiary Bravobike expands as ex-lease market grows
- CES offering e-bike brands a springboard to European markets