Eleven Cycle Republic stores will be transferred from the ownership of Halfords to Pure Electric, following Halfords’ decision to shut the Cycle Republic brand
Is Cycle Republic part of Halfords?
Cycle Republic was part of Halfords Group PLC, the British retailer of car parts, car enhancement, touring equipment and bicycles
Who has bought Cycle Republic?
Pure Electric opens 11 new stores after Cycle Republic takeover // After its takeover of 11 Cycle Republic stores, emobility retailer Pure Electric will reopen those shops under its own fascia // Halfords sold Cycle Republic to Pure Electric in April // The deal secured the future of 11 stores and 85 jobs
Is Cycle Republic still trading?
After more than five successful years, our sister company Cycle Republic has ceased trading and has closed down its website Tredz is part of the same ‘Performance Cycling’ family as Cycle Republic, offering an even greater choice of the very best in bikes and cycling accessories, so we’re sure to have what you need
What happened Cycle Republic?
Halfords has closed down the Cycle Republic website, in line with its announcement earlier this year that it was discontinuing the standalone bike retailer – but customers who have online orders outstanding with the now-defunct business do not need to worry, with their purchases still being fulfilled by the remaining Jun 8, 2020
Who owns Halfords?
As of 2018, there are 314 autocentres in the United KingdomHalfords Autocentre Type Private Operating income £75m (2009) Number of employees 1500 Parent Halfords (since 2010) Website wwwhalfordsautocentrescom
Are Boardman bikes still trading?
Boardman bikes were sold by Halfords’ sub-brand Cycle Republic, which has since closed
Is pure electric owned by Halfords?
Eleven Cycle Republic stores will be transferred from the ownership of Halfords to Pure Electric, following Halfords’ decision to shut the Cycle Republic brand Pure Electric recently diversified into e-Bikes, including the Brompton Electric and a broader e-Bike range planned when stores open
Is Tredz part of Halfords?
The joint business of Tredz and Wheelies of Wales has been acquired by Halfords Halfords CEO Jill McDonald said: “We believe this is a strong and complementary addition to the Group, extending our presence in the online market for premium bikes, parts, accessories and clothing”
Where can I use Cycle2Work?
Where can employees redeem? Cycle2Work is supported by a wide range of specialist bike dealers, catering to everyone regardless of their needs, budget, location or journey to work! This includes: Halfords: 465+ stores and online via Click & Collect at wwwhalfordscom
How many Halfords are there in the Republic of Ireland?
Operations Since 2010, Halfords Retail has operated around 465 stores, of which about twenty two are in the Republic of Ireland, and the others in the United Kingdom
Are Halfords in trouble?
Halfords has now been hit by coronavirus and will be closing a number of its 843 locations with job losses expected, The Guardian reports These concerns come despite Halfords benefitting from cycling’s popularity surge during coronavirus lockdown, with the retailer seeing a 57 per cent rise in cycling-related sales
Does Halfords own Boardman?
Boardman Bikes has been acquired by cycle and car parts retailer Halfords for an undisclosed sum The acquisition of the company founded by former Olympic and World Champion Chris Boardman was announced by Halfords on Wednesday
Who now owns Evans Cycles?
British private equity firm ECI Partners then acquired a majority stake in the company in May 2015 for £75 million On 30 October 2018, Evans Cycles entered administration, and was purchased by Sports Direct (now, Frasers Group) in a pre-pack administration for £8 million
Who are Halfords approved partners?
Halfords has pulled in over 30 approved partners, including Toolsave, Kiddimoto, and e-bikes direct The online store is one of the first major projects under the direction of new chief executive Jill McDonald
Who owns Boardman cycles?
Halfords
Are Boardman bikes sold in USA?
Many American fans of professional cycling know the name Chris Boardman Now, Boardman is coming to the US with three top-end bikes: a time trial model, an aero road machine, and a superlight road bikes Each of the three come in multiple price models
Where are specialized bikes made?
Where are Specialized Bikes Made? The Specialized bike brand is based in Morgan Hill, California They do all the research and design, prototyping, and product development at the headquarters Once the bicycle has been given its specifications, it is produced by a contract manufacturer in Taiwan
Are wheelies part of Tredz?
The acquired businesses comprise an online retailer of premium bikes and cycling parts, accessories and clothing, which trades UK-wide under the brand Tredz, and the UK’s largest provider of bicycle replacement for insurance companies which trades under the brand Wheelies
Do Tredz take Halfords vouchers?
Halfords Cycle2Work vouchers, also known as your Letter of Collection (LOC), can be redeemed with Tredz through our online checkout, speeding up your ordering process so you receive your new bike, clothing and accessories even quicker
Does NHS do cycle to work scheme?
How do I apply for the Cycle to Work Scheme? Ask your NHS hospital’s HR department for their personal link to the Cycle to Work Scheme The website will then provide you with the local bike shop that is part of your scheme
Can I pay off my cycle to work scheme early?
If an employee leaves the scheme early, the bike or equipment will remain the property of the employer As such, they will no longer be able to take advantage of the savings made by paying for the bike or equipment from their gross salary before tax
Do you own the bike at the end of cycle to work scheme?
How does the Cycle to Work scheme work? Because it was set up to promote work journeys rather than cycling in general, your employer technically remains the owner of the bike once you finish the hire period
Do you own bike after cycle to work scheme?
Yes It’s vital that you decide what to do with the bike after your tax-efficient hire period We always recommend the ‘Own it later’ option as this ensures that you save the maximum amount of money (and save a minimum of 25%)
Who is the CEO of Halfords?
Graham Stapleton (Jan 15, 2018–)
Do Boots own Halfords?
Boots yesterday finalised the sale of its Halfords bikes and car accessories chain for up to £427m and promised to return the cash to shareholders Private equity group CVC has bought the chain, which has 9,800 employees and reported a profit of £54m on sales of £529m last year Jul 25, 2002
What brands do Halfords own?
A – Z of Brands at Halfords AA ABUS AlcoSense Apollo Armour All Auto Finesse Autoglym Autoleads