Halfords Group plc, which is among the United Kingdoms largest bicycle, outdoor leisure and camping equipment retailers, released preliminary figures showing that same-store sales at its cycling stores declined 8.8 percent and 3.4 percent respectively for the 11 and 13 week periods ended March 29, 2013.
Halfords more than 460 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland sell automotive, leisure and cycling products. The company also operates a chain of 280 auto service centers.
Halfords own brands include the in-store Bikehut department, for cycles and cycling accessories, Apollo and Carrera cycles and exclusive UK distribution rights of the premium-ranged Boardman cycles and accessories. In outdoor leisure, we sell a premium range of camping equipment, branded Urban Escape.