Cycle Republic....?
hopper1
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Whilst up in my local city today I thought I'd pop into Cycle Republic to see if there was anything of interest.
Now, I remember it was only a few months ago (beginning of the recession!) that these stores opened, and I remember being told that it was the 'new' arm of Halfords, trying to sherk their poor name.
So, I was surprised today, as I turned the corner to see the shop had been rebadged with a massive 'Halfords' sign!!!
As Cycle Republic the shop had always been quite busy, now they've renamed it Halfords it's dead!!!
Not Halfords best idea, must have been a huge needless expense too, changing all the signage.
Has anyone else noticed a change in these shops, now that they've come out of the closet?
Now, I remember it was only a few months ago (beginning of the recession!) that these stores opened, and I remember being told that it was the 'new' arm of Halfords, trying to sherk their poor name.
So, I was surprised today, as I turned the corner to see the shop had been rebadged with a massive 'Halfords' sign!!!
As Cycle Republic the shop had always been quite busy, now they've renamed it Halfords it's dead!!!
Not Halfords best idea, must have been a huge needless expense too, changing all the signage.
Has anyone else noticed a change in these shops, now that they've come out of the closet?
Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
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Halfords have ditched the Bikehut and Cycle Republic branded shops as they were poor performing compared to their online and superstore outlets.Specialized Venge S Works
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Turn the corner, rub my eyes and hope the world will last...0 -
Weird... I wouldn't ever use a Halfords store, but I did use Cycle Republic a few times!
Manageds to get a Giro Ionus for less than a £100, too...Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0
