Retail
Major Car Dealership Makes Significant Move into LEV’s
Brisbane, Queensland Spanning more than 75 years, Bartons Motor Group has steadily grown from a small workshop to one of the largest family-owned car dealerships in Queensland, selling multiple car brands through a range of dealerships. In many ways, its company history is similar to other car dealerships around Australia, building upon decades as a…
Mate Rates for Fashion Infiltration
Melbourne, Victoria A new Melbourne-based e-bike venture is about to create an unprecedented nexus between cycling and fashion. As part of MateBike Australia’s launch last month, the company has signed up with a major online fashion retailer. Mate this week became the first e-bike brand to be sold on leading Australian online fashion and lifestyle…
Adelaide Urban Bike Specialist up for Sale
Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide’s leading commuter and urban bike specialist, Treadly Bike Store, is on the market, as founder and co-owner Sam Neeft looks to recharge his batteries and spend more time with his young family. After more than a decade building the business into an integrated part of the city’s urban and adventure cycling…
Leading NZ Retailer Adds New Store in Wellington
Wellington, NZ NZ retailer Evo Cycles opened its 29th showroom recently and is already foreshadowing the creation of its 30th outlet. The country’s largest family-owned chain of bike stores launched its latest showroom at Wellington Central on 28th May, maintaining its exponential growth since its original store opened in Waikato in 2007. “The 30th Evo…
BikeExchange CEO Resigns Amid Multiple Challenges
Sydney, NSW BikeExchange co-founder Sam Salter has temporarily stepped into the company’s CEO role, following the abrupt resignation of Mark Watkin from the position. The Melbourne-based company last week issued a statement announcing Mark was stepping down, effective immediately, but would remain with the company in the short term to ensure a smooth handover. “As…
Lekker Bikes Opens Much Larger Sydney Showroom
Alexandria, NSW On Thursday evening 28th April, Lekker Bikes held a grand opening party for its new Sydney Brand Store. Lekker is a Dutch brand that actually started in Australia. We spoke with Saskia van Lier, who is Lekker’s Commercial Director, responsible for Australian operations. “We had a very tiny boutique in Surry Hills,” Saskia…
BikeExchange Signs Partnership with Top US e-Mobility Firm
Miami, US Melbourne-based online retailer BikeExchange has boosted its presence in the e-mobility market by signing a partnership with US company Simply EV. The Simply EV chain of more than 50 stores and e-commerce sells a range of e-bikes, e-scooters, electric motorcycles, e-marine and accessories. It is part of Revolution Brands International and stocks one…
Specialized Buys Planet Cycles in Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland Specialized Bicycle Components Australia has purchased a second Australian store, confirming last week it had bought prominent Brisbane store Planet Cycles. It came only a few weeks after Specialized’s first store purchase in this country, acquiring another Brisbane businesses, Studio de Velo. Husband and wife team Mark and Bronwyn announced they were handing…
Fitzroy Cycles Goes on the Market
Melbourne, Victoria An institution of Melbourne bicycle retail is on the market for only the second time in its almost century-long history. Fitzroy Cycles has been advertised for sale, with owners Bill Hocking and Anne Martin deciding the time is right to embark on the next chapter of their lives. With digital technology and the…
Lismore Store Flooded Twice in a Month
Lismore, NSW Lismore retailer Harris Cycle Co. has been hit twice by flooding within a month, only a year after moving to a new premise the owners thought would provide better flood protection. Between flooding and COVID interruptions, store owner Darryl Pursey says he’s been able to trade for a total of about three weeks…