Iconic Nottingham bike manufacturer Raleigh sees £30m losses
The firm's directors say they expect the bicycle market will "remain competitive".
www.bbc.comRaleigh notes a solid brand image amid post-pandemic market pressures, with acknowledgment of inventory challenges and competition in the bicycle market; the company shifted its Nottingham headquarters and carried out strategic changes after a 2023 review aimed at recovery as demand normalizes. Separately, media coverage notes ownership changes in Accell Group's history, including a 2022 sale to a private equity firm, situating Raleigh within Accell's portfolio. The independent retailer remains vital to the industry as the market recovers, with leadership stating a restructured business for recovery.
The firm's directors say they expect the bicycle market will "remain competitive".
www.bbc.comBritish brand and parent company Accell Group suffer big losses as industry downturn continues post-COVID-19
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www.cyclingweekly.comThere has been much talk in the trade about the reshaping of Raleigh to fall in line with parent Accell's vision for business. Developing a household name in a
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