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The margins nobody talks about

with Elena Verdi — independent shop owner, Turin

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Foot traffic is down, but basket value is up. What the smartest local shops changed to survive the post-boom correction.

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The independent bike shop isn't dying — it's repricing

Foot traffic is down, but basket value is up. What the smartest local shops changed to survive the post-boom correction.

14 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

The independent bike shop isn't dying — it's repricing

Foot traffic is down, but basket value is up. What the smartest local shops changed to survive the post-boom correction.

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